Frank Williams (footballer, born 1906) explained

Frank Williams
Birth Date:10 March 1906
Birth Place:Cefn-y-bedd, Wales
Height:[1]
Position:Right winger
Years1:1924–1926
Clubs1:Wrexham
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:1926–1928
Clubs2:Preston North End
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:1928–1929
Clubs3:Port Vale
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Oswestry Town
Clubs5:Northern Nomads
Clubs6:Ashton National Gas
Clubs7:Altrincham
Clubs8:Shrewsbury Town
Clubs9:Buxton

Frank H. Williams (10 March 1906 – 1982) was a Welsh footballer who played for Wrexham, Preston North End, Port Vale, Oswestry Town, Northern Nomads, Ashton National Gas, Altrincham, Shrewsbury Town and Buxton.

Career

Williams played for Wrexham and Preston North End, before joining Second Division side Port Vale in March 1928.[2] His only appearance was at outside-right in a 4–1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at The Old Recreation Ground on 25 August.[2] This proved to be his only appearance of the 1928–29 season, and he left on a free transfer in May 1929 and later played for Oswestry Town, Northern Nomads, Ashton National Gas, Altrincham, Shrewsbury Town and Buxton.[2]

Career statistics

Source:

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wrexham1924–25Third Division North200020
1925–26Third Division North100010
Total300030
Preston North End1926–27Second Division801090
Port Vale1928–29Second Division100010

Notes and References

  1. News: League clubs and their players for the coming season. Wrexham . Athletic News . Manchester . 4 August 1924 . 3.
  2. Book: Kent, Jeff. Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. 311. 1996. 0-9529152-0-0.