After being in a team that conceded ten goals in three games, Young never played for Arsenal again, and joined Chelsea in November 1961 for a fee of £6,000. He remained at Stamford Bridge for over 7 years, but played in only 20 league games, never scoring, though he did play in their League Cup final win over Leicester City in 1965.
After a team that conceded ten goals in three games, Young was never again selected for Arsenal. He joined Chelsea in November 1961 for £6,000 and remained at Stamford Bridge for over seven years. However, he only played in 20 league matches, failing to score, though he did participate in their League Cup final victory against Leicester City in 1965.