After three games in that first season, Young did not appear again in the Villa league side, and in October 1981 moved to Torquay United for a fee of £10,000. He played 38 times in the league for Torquay before leaving professional football due to injury.
After three games in that initial season, Young was not seen again on the Villa team roster and moved to Torquay United in October 1981 for a fee of £10,000. He played 38 league matches for Torquay before retiring from professional football due to injury.