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]