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Luke Young (born 22 February 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Wrexham. He was released by Plymouth Argyle in May 2014. Having progressed through the club's youth system, Young made his debut in the Football League in 2011. Club career Early life and career Young was born in Plymouth, Devon. He signed Centre of Excellence forms with Plymouth Argyle in May 2002, aged nine, and played schools football for Plymouth and Devon. In the 2008–09 season, he made 23 appearances for the club's under-18 side, including the full 90 minutes of the FA Youth Cup fifth round tie with Tottenham Hotspur. Despite still being a schoolboy, he also played once for the reserve team. He was a student at Ivybridge Community College before signing a full-time scholarship with the club. Young made a further 22 appearances for the under-18's in the 2009–10 season, scoring one goal, along with seven appearances for the reserves. Having played in 11 matches for the under-18 side the following season, where he scored two goals, and three matches for the reserves, Young was promoted to the first-team squad in January 2011. Plymouth Argyle He was an unused substitute in the club's league match at Charlton Athletic on 22 January 2011. Young made his debut one week later against Bournemouth, replacing Northern Ireland international Rory Patterson in the 86th minute. In doing so, he became the 29th player to represent the club in a competitive match during the 2010–11 season. "Rory took a knock, but the boy Young has got good feet. He's a bit slight, but he's a good little footballer," said manager Peter Reid. "I knew Rory was struggling, so I just wanted to have a look at him." He made his first start in a 4–0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on his 18th birthday. Young signed his first professional contract in July, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2012. "Considering that I've been at the club since I was nine, then to get the two-year scholarship and then at the end of that to get the first professional contract that I've been working towards for all these years, is really special," he said on the club's official website. He scored his first goal for Argyle against Torquay United on 2 January 2012.Young signed a new undisclosed contract in April 2012, along with teammates Curtis Nelson and Jared Sims. He finished the season by winning the club's Young Player of the Year award, having scored twice in 28 appearances. Torquay United On 19 June 2014, Young signed for Devon neighbours Torquay United on a two-year deal. Wrexham Following Torquay United's relegation to National League South in the 2017–18 season, Young signed for Wrexham on a two-year deal. He made his debut for the club on the opening day of the 2018–19 season during a 1–0 victory over Dover Athletic. Young was promoted to club captain for the 2021–22 season. Career statistics As of match played 25 March 2023 Honours Wrexham National League: 2022–23 FA Trophy runner-up: 2021–22Individual Plymouth Argyle Young Player of the Year: 2011–12 Torquay United Player of the Year: 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18 Wrexham Player of the Year: 2019–20, 2020–21References External links Luke Young profile at the Torquay United F.C. website Luke Young at Soccerbase . Discover the Luke Young popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Luke Young books.

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  • Eight Days of Luke synopsis, comments

    Eight Days of Luke

    Diana Wynne Jones

    "Just kindle a flame and I'll be with you."It's summer vacation, but David's miserably stuck with his unpleasant relatives. Then a strange boy named Luke turns up, charming and fun...

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    One Fat Summer

    Robert Lipsyte

    The acclaimed book behind the new major motion picture Measure of a Man, starring Donald Sutherland, Judy Greer, Luke Wilson, and Blake Cooper. A New York Times Outstanding Book an...

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    Luke Walton

    Horatio Alger

    Luke Theodore Walton (born March 28, 1980) is an American professional basketball coach and a former player who works as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. He playe...

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    The Baxters

    Karen Kingsbury

    This warmhearted and moving prequel to the “hearttugging and emotional” (RT Book Reviews) #1 New York Times bestselling Baxter Family Series follows the family members as they face...

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    Supergifted

    Gordon Korman

    This funny and heartwarming sequel to Ungifted, which has become a wordofmouth hit, cleverly sends up our ideas about intelligence, heroism, and popularity. Donovan Curtis has...

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    Go West, Young Man

    William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone

    Nationally bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone give us a standalone, completely new western adventure centering on a wagon train heading west, a vivid accou...

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    In the Blood

    Lisa Unger

    The New York Times bestselling author and International Thriller Writers “Best Novel” finalist Lisa Unger returns to the dark psychological suspense that made Beautiful Lies a best...

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    When We Were Young

    Karen Kingsbury

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a classic story about second chances, featuring the beloved Baxter family and a young father who finds his whole wor...

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    Luke

    C. L. Stone

    The Academy: Ghost Bird series in a different look at the very beginning. Read Introductions with a whole new perspectivethe boys'.Luke Taylor can't seem to ever relate to his brot...

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    Phoenix Island

    John Dixon

    WINNER OF THE BRAM STOKER AWARD FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL John Dixon’s critically acclaimed Phoenix Island reads like “Lord of the Flies meets Wolverine and C...

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    Lucky Luke - Tome 24 - La caravane

    Morris & Goscinny

    Vingt wagons brinquebalants s'étirent dans une longue caravane sous le soleil de plomb du désert et le regard gourmand des vautours. À bord, des pionniers traversent le continent a...

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    Pottytime for Chickies

    Janee Trasler

    Learning to go potty is tricky for the Chickies! This lovable, heartwarming series makes a great gift for any new family. Experience all of the big parenting milestones with the Ch...

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    The Baxters Take Two

    Karen Kingsbury

    Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison have completed their first feature film, and Hollywood is buzzing with the news. In the wake of that excitement, the producers acquire right...

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    The Easter Story

    Thomas Nelson

    This scriptural telling of the first Easter is from the International Children's Bible, using only straight Bible text from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The pur...

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    Fairy Tale Comics

    Various Authors & Chris Duffy

    From favorites like "Puss in Boots" and "Goldilocks" to obscure gems like "The Boy Who Drew Cats," Fairy Tale Comics has something to offer every reader. Seventeen fairy tales are ...

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    Duck Soup

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Max the duck is cooking up an amazing soup. But what's this? A feather floating in the soup! And where's Max? Brody the dog, Dakota the cat, and Bebe the bird race about in their h...

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    Star Wars Maker Lab

    Liz Lee Heinecke & Cole Horton

    A combination of fun activities and intergalactic experiments will teach your budding Padawan how to become a Master of science, in both the real world and the Star Wars galaxy!Hav...

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    Luke

    Robert James Tootell

    Luke, and his friend the Moon, take a journey to a strange and troubling land to compete against the 'Princess' in a terrifying game of chess. A journey of discovery.

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    The Baxters Take One

    Karen Kingsbury

    Could they change the worldbefore the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a drea...

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    Raising Boys Who Respect Girls

    Dave Willis

    Dave Willis, author, speaker, and father of four boys, talks biblically and practically about how to raise a generation of boys who are champions, encouragers, and respecters of wo...

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    Tied Up in You

    Erin Fletcher

    Everyone says hotshot goalie Luke Jackson is God’s gift to girls, but the only girl he wants is his best friend, Malina Hall. He’s always known how brilliant she is, but now that h...

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    The Book of Luke

    Jenny O'Connell

    From the bestselling author of Plan B comes a funny and touching new novel about a girl, a boy, and a notebook that could ruin everything. Emily Abbott has always been considered t...

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    The Butterfly Assassin

    Finn Longman

    WINNER OF AN ABA AWARD. Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. Don't miss the second book in the trilogy...

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    Complete Redwall Series Set 22 Books of Brian Jacque

    Brian Jacques

    Redwall 1 Redwall Redwall 2 Mossflower Redwall 3 Mattimeo Redwall 4 Mariel of Redwall Redwall 5 Salamandastron Redwall 6 Martin the Warrior Redwall 7 The Bellmaker R...

  • The Above the Line Collection synopsis, comments

    The Above the Line Collection

    Karen Kingsbury

    The Baxters Take OneCould they change the worldbefore the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of H...

  • Back from the Dead synopsis, comments

    Back from the Dead

    Bill Walton

    “An elegiac yet exuberant new memoir” (The New York Times Book Review)Bill Walton’s New York Times bestselling memoir about his recovery from debilitating physical injury and how l...