John Williams (footballer born 1968)
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John Nelson Williams is an English
former professional footballer
, He is typical Journeyman centre forward.
in 1990. After impressing in the lower leagues he attracted the attention of Football League sides and joined Welsh side Swansea City
in 1991. At the Rumbelows Cup Final in 1992 at Wembley Stadium he claimed the £10,000 pound first prize when he won the Rumbelows Sprint Contest in a time of 11.49 seconds beating amongst others Leigh Jenkinson
and Efan Ekoku
. After having a decent season with Swansea he move on up to Coventry City
the following season. He spent three years with the sky blues making 80 league appearances, the most he would acquire in his career. Whilst at Coventry Williams had loan spells at Notts County
, Stoke City
and at his old club Swansea City
. He left Coventry in 1995 and joined new league side Wycombe Wanderers
to start a somewhat nomadic career. After two years with the chairboys he moved on to unsuccessful spells at Hereford United
and Walsall
. Williams then went on to have a new club every season starting with Exeter City
in the 1997–98 season. He went on to play for Cardiff City
, York City
, Darlington
, two seasons with Swansea City
his third spell at the club and his final Football League side Kidderminster Harriers
. Known as the "flying postman" due to his speed and career before football, when playing for Kidderminster scored famously against Wolves
in the FA Cup
3rd round only for his goal to be equalised in the final minutes.
Following the end of his professional career Williams has gone on to have a similar normadic career in non-league football. These clubs are Bath City
, Redditch United
, Evesham United
, Weston-super-Mare, Stourbridge
, Willenhall Town
and most recently Boldmere St. Michaels
. This has taken his total amount of clubs to 22.
He joined Willenhall Town
managed by Mel Eves
, in September 2007. In August 2008, Williams, now aged 40 scored a hat-trick for Boldmere St Michaels against Shifnal Town
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, He is typical Journeyman centre forward.
Career
Williams started his footballing career at his local club Cradley TownCradley Town F.C.
Cradley Town Football Club is a football club based in Halesowen, near Dudley, in the West Midlands.-History:The club was originally formed in 1970 as Albion Haden United following a merger between Haden Rangers and Albion Rovers, changing its name in 1975.In 1971 the club joined the Midland...
in 1990. After impressing in the lower leagues he attracted the attention of Football League sides and joined Welsh side Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
in 1991. At the Rumbelows Cup Final in 1992 at Wembley Stadium he claimed the £10,000 pound first prize when he won the Rumbelows Sprint Contest in a time of 11.49 seconds beating amongst others Leigh Jenkinson
Leigh Jenkinson
Leigh Jenkinson is an English-born Welsh former professional footballer.Jenkinson, who played on the left wing, began his career with Hull City in 1987 and remained at Boothferry Park for six years, making over 130 league appearances for the Yorkshire club...
and Efan Ekoku
Efan Ekoku
Efangwu Goziem "Efan" Ekoku is an English-born Nigerian former footballer who played as a striker.- Playing career :...
. After having a decent season with Swansea he move on up to Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
the following season. He spent three years with the sky blues making 80 league appearances, the most he would acquire in his career. Whilst at Coventry Williams had loan spells at Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
, Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
and at his old club Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
. He left Coventry in 1995 and joined new league side Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
to start a somewhat nomadic career. After two years with the chairboys he moved on to unsuccessful spells at Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
and Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
. Williams then went on to have a new club every season starting with Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
in the 1997–98 season. He went on to play for Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
, Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
, two seasons with Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
his third spell at the club and his final Football League side Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
. Known as the "flying postman" due to his speed and career before football, when playing for Kidderminster scored famously against Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
3rd round only for his goal to be equalised in the final minutes.
Following the end of his professional career Williams has gone on to have a similar normadic career in non-league football. These clubs are Bath City
Bath City F.C.
Bath City Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset. They play in the Conference National league after gaining promotion from the Conference South via the play-offs in May 2010...
, Redditch United
Redditch United F.C.
Redditch United F.C. is an English football club based in Redditch, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Valley.-Birmingham Combination:...
, Evesham United
Evesham United F.C.
Evesham United F.C. are an English football club based in Evesham, Worcestershire. They reached the First Round Proper of the FA Cup for the first time in the 2008-2009 season. In 2005, they entered the Southern League Premier Division for the first time in their history but were relegated after...
, Weston-super-Mare, Stourbridge
Stourbridge F.C.
Stourbridge Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Stourbridge, West Midlands. The club currently plays in the Southern League Premier Division.-Early years:The club was founded in 1876 and was originally known as Stourbridge Standard...
, Willenhall Town
Willenhall Town F.C.
Willenhall Town F.C. are a football club based in Willenhall, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England, currently playing in the Midland Alliance.-History:...
and most recently Boldmere St. Michaels
Boldmere St. Michaels F.C.
Boldmere St. Michaels F.C. is an English football club based in Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield. They have played in the Midland Football Alliance since its foundation in 1994.-History:...
. This has taken his total amount of clubs to 22.
He joined Willenhall Town
Willenhall Town F.C.
Willenhall Town F.C. are a football club based in Willenhall, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England, currently playing in the Midland Alliance.-History:...
managed by Mel Eves
Mel Eves
Melvyn James "Mel" Eves is a former English professional footballer who had a long career playing as a striker and left sided attacker, mostly known for his time with Wolverhampton Wanderers.-Career:...
, in September 2007. In August 2008, Williams, now aged 40 scored a hat-trick for Boldmere St Michaels against Shifnal Town
Shifnal Town F.C.
Shifnal Town F.C. is a football club based in Shifnal, Shropshire, England. They have reached the 4th round of the FA Vase three times in their history...
.