Dave Williams (footballer, born 1942) explained

Dave Williams
Fullname:David Williams
Birth Date:1942 3, df=y
Birth Place:Newport, Wales
Position:Right back
Youthclubs1:Nash United
Years1:1960–1973
Clubs1:Newport County
Caps1:306
Goals1:2
Manageryears1:1988
Managerclubs1:Newport County

David Williams (1 March 1942 – 23 February 2015) was a Welsh professional footballer and coach. A full back, he joined Newport County from local club Nash United. He went on to make 306 league appearances for Newport scoring 2 goals between 1960 and 1973.[1]

In 1988 Williams had a brief spell as team manager of Newport County until the arrival of Eddie May.[2]

In September 2009 Williams was inducted to the Newport County Hall of Fame. He died at the age of 72 in 2015.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/newport/newport.html Newport County A-Z of transfers
  2. http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/football/newportcounty/11811160.Tributes_paid_to_Newport_County_stalwart__David_Williams/ Dave Williams career
  3. Web site: David Williams. Newport County. 23 February 2015. Web site: Tributes paid to Newport County stalwart, David Williams. South Wales Argus. 23 February 2015.