Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC hero Alex ‘The Golden Vision’ Young recalls his happy time in Merseyside
THERE'S a deeply cruel irony that Alex Young, a man who often left Evertonians grasping for words to describe his stellar talents, is now struggling with his speech.[LNB]The Golden Vision is rarely seen at Goodison Park these days, primarily because he lives in Penicuik, Scotland, but increasingly because a stroke five years ago has left him with impaired speaking.[LNB]Young, now 73, fought back from the misfortune and has since rediscovered his sight, along with the strength in his arms and legs, but it has made car journeys this far south difficult.[LNB] Show Caption Alex Young ready for actionAlex Young pictured playing for the Blues in 1963Alex Young in action for Everton FCAlex Young outside Goodison ParkAlex Young in action for Everton FCEverton's Brian Labone and Alex Young hold the cup aloft after beating Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 in the 1966 FA Cup finalThe Everton FC holy trinity? Tommy Lawton, Alex Young and Dixie DeanAlex Young equalises for Everton in the 5-4 thrilling win over West Brom on September 17, 1966Alex Young in action for Everton FCEverton legend Alex Young at the launch of his autobiography, holding a painting of his famous goal against Spurs in 1962/63An Everton fan is escorted out of Goodison Park after protestingm to get rid of manager Harry Cattrick and keep goal hero Alex YoungAlex Young in action for Everton FC At the same time it has left the Everton hero sadly unsure of himself, as he revealed in a recent magazine interview which included some fascinating insight into the legend's early career.[LNB]'I don't like that (the speech problems) because I used to speak fluently. Now I sort of stagger along. I want to say something and I can't get it out. I am searching for words.'[LNB]His children still run the post-retirement upholstery business he created, after a stint in management at Glentoran had to be abandoned because of his failing hearing.[LNB]How cruel, that yet another physical aspect, of this mercurial player has deserted him.[LNB]Fortunately he was able to chat with Paul Forsyth from Backpass magazine, and embark on a swift journey of nostalgia, something Bluenoses of a certain vintage will no doubt relish as a diversion from their current woes.[LNB]Young might have been Everton's Golden Vision, forever immortalised in Ken Loach's excellent film, but for Scottish club Hearts he was known simply as the Blond Bombshell.[LNB]He shot to attention by scoring four in a derby game against Hibs, and was soon getting noticed south of the border, which was inevitable.[LNB]'Don Revie, who was manager of Leeds at the time, was at the game, and he had a wee quote about me in the next day's paper.[LNB]' They asked him who he thought would do well in England. He said me and, I think, John Cumming. I was chuffed about that.'
