Jamie Young contract: Brisbane Roar extend goalkeepers deal to end of 2021-22 season

On the outer at the start of the season, things are suddenly looking up for Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Jamie Young after securing an extended contract.

Jamie Young has bounced back from an uncertain start to the A-League season to sign a new deal with Brisbane Roar.

The 34-year-old goalkeeper was overlooked for the Roar’s opening six matches of the season, with coach Robbie Fowler preferring new recruit Max Crocombe.

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But Young has played in Brisbane’s past five matches, including the Roar’s 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Bankwest Stadium on Wednesday night.

“To secure my future is something that puts my mind at ease and to sign for Brisbane Roar again, the only club I’ve played for in the A-League, is a privilege and an honour,” Young said.

Jamie Young has secured an extended conract at the Roar. Picture: AAP Image/Mark Evans

Young’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season, but his new contract will keep him at the club at least until the end of the 2021-22 A-League campaign.

The Brisbane-born former England under-20 international joined the Roar in 2014 and for the past two seasons has won the club’s player-of-the-year award, the Gary Wilkins Medal.

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed coming in and training every day here in Brisbane. There were times where I’ve trained on cold winter’s nights in England and here I get to train out in the sun with guys I really enjoy being around,” said Young, who has made 122 appearances in all competitions for the Roar.

“Signing for this club is one of the best things I’ve ever done.

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“I would like to thank Robbie Fowler and the staff at the club for their advice and for offering me this opportunity again. I would like to particularly thank (goalkeeping coach) Jason Kearton who originally brought me to the club.

“I would also like to thank our supporters. They have been so good to me and the relationship I have with them personally is something I will never forget.”

Brisbane Roar chief executive David Pourre said: “It’s terrific to have a player and leader of Young’s calibre locked in for the forthcoming campaigns.

“The club is delighted to start the new year with the re-signing of a key squad member and someone who over many years has been a fantastic servant to football in Queensland and Australia.”