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Title: Oliver Younger
Post by: Shawn_drfc on June 06, 2025, 03:07:46 pm
With all this talk about former players, one name that popped in my head was Oliver Younger.

Upon having a look seems since leaving us he has just done 7 months coaching in Fleetwood academy but has not retired and is looking at getting back playing for a club.

I know he had a bad injury but seems crazy he never found another club and he is only 25 years old.
Title: Re: Oliver Younger
Post by: roversdude on June 06, 2025, 03:11:40 pm
Really hope he can find his way back into professional football such a shame he had that freak injury
Title: Re: Oliver Younger
Post by: Pancho Regan on June 06, 2025, 04:03:25 pm
Here's a copy of a post I put on here a couple of months ago regarding Ollie Younger:


I don't know him, but Ollie Younger lives near me in Skipton. He is a 'friend of a friend' of my daughter.

Ollie posted this on his Linkedin account last October:

"Hello everyone,

It has been a tough road to recovery in many ways, however I’m pleased to announce that I will be making a return to football in 8 weeks time.

I’ve worked tirelessly to get myself back to this point and always had the belief and desire that I’ll get myself back to doing what I love again.

It would be greatly appreciated if I can get any help or opportunities that would get me back involved at a club, whether it be training or contractual.

Just reaching out to everyone who can maybe help or pass on my details.

Thanks

Ollie"


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Title: Re: Oliver Younger
Post by: Nudga on June 06, 2025, 04:07:11 pm
What injury did he have?
Title: Re: Oliver Younger
Post by: Silkscarf on June 06, 2025, 04:22:29 pm
I thought he looked good, what little we saw of him. I wish him well.

When was it and who was the manager who brought him in?
Title: Re: Oliver Younger
Post by: Chris Black come back on June 06, 2025, 04:32:25 pm
Gary McSheffrey. Signed in Jan 22 window.
Title: Re: Oliver Younger
Post by: roversdude on June 06, 2025, 06:22:22 pm
Something like a ruptured hamstring/quad
Title: Re: Oliver Younger
Post by: Wild Rover on June 07, 2025, 06:59:10 am
What injury did he have?

Snapped Hamstring then when almost recovered did same again.
Title: Re: Oliver Younger
Post by: roversdude on June 07, 2025, 09:42:08 am
Think he slipped on wet grass really freak injury