Youlden, Tommy

Tommy Youlden

Clubs played for: Arsenal, Portsmouth, Reading, Aldershot (1966-1980)

Born: 1949

Birthplace: Islington

Position: Defender

Biography: Youlden began his career as an apprentice at Arsenal but did not make a first team game before moving to Pompey in April 1968. In a little over three seasons made 95 appearances. Signed for Reading in time for the 72/3 season, and then played for Aldershot for four years. Left the 'Shots' at the end of 80/1 and ended his career at Addlestone& Weybridge. Returned to live in his native North London. Taught economics, politics as well as football at University College School in Hampstead.Also helped out at Chelsea's academy for three years.

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Youlden, Tommy Played against Tommy - schools soccer Finchley School v Islington. Ran rings around us. A good swimmer as well.
15-12-22 Peter Kerslake

Youlden, Tommy I’m a lifelong Chelsea supporter but love footie in general. As a young kid I used to get “GOAL” magazine every week and for some reason clearly remember reading a feature on Tommy with the headline “I want to play for Pompey forever” with a photo of a young blond-haired guy! Very interested to read that he helped out at Chelsea’s academy.
05-12-22 Ken Toomey

Youlden, Tommy I remember Tommy when I was an 8yr old football mad lad. His father was in the war with my Dad Les Parsons. We used to go and watch Tommy at Reading FC. I remember going to his house one day and he was so lovely to me and my Dad. A truly nice man
04-09-22 Bob Parsons

YOULDEN, Tommy My coach now for Finchely he is good and gets us working hard.
ADRIAN

YOULDEN, Tommy The "Goal" he Scored Against Rochdale 1st Game of the season. Great Shot from Outside the Box which nestled oyutside of the keepers left hand post. Everyone in the ground watch as their keeper collected the ball from the outside of his post and placed down for a goal-kick. Then the referee comes striding in we all thought to say somthing to the keeper, but no he grabs the ball and takes it to the centre having awarded Reading a goal. THE GROUNDS FALL SILENT then everyone is in fits of laughter for the rest of the game which finishes 1-0
Steve Rocker

Youlden, Tommy Absolute legend. Top man and great economics teacher as well as football coach!