Glyn Williams (footballer) explained

Glyn Williams
Fullname:Glyndwr James John Williams
Birth Date:1918 11, df=y
Birth Place:Maesteg, Wales
Position:Defender
Years1:1946–1952
Clubs1:Cardiff City
Caps1:144
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:1951
Nationalteam1:Wales
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Glyndwr James John Williams (3 November 1918 – 6 May 2011) was a Welsh professional footballer.

Career

Born in Maesteg, Williams began his career playing for Caerau as an amateur, helping them win the Welsh Amateur Cup in 1946 and, despite only having played a handful of games, following the return of the English Football League after World War II he signed for Cardiff City. He made his debut in January 1947 in a 1–0 win over Aldershot, during a season in which Cardiff gained promotion to Division Two.[1] His versatility, being able to play anywhere in defence, saw him become a regular for the side and at the end of the 1950–51 season his form lead to his first and only Wales cap when he played against Switzerland.[2] However, at the end of the following season, he was released by the club and returned to non-league Welsh football.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 202–203 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.
  2. Book: Hayes, Dean P. . Wales The Complete Who's Who of Footballers Since 1946 . Sutton Publishing Limited . 2004 . 0-7509-3700-9.
  3. Web site: Glyn Williams . Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database . 4 April 2010.