Iain Williamson Explained

Iain Williamson
Fullname:Iain James Williamson
Birth Date:1988 1, df=y
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Position:Midfielder
Years1:2006–2009
Caps1:23
Goals1:2
Years2:2009
Clubs2:Raith Rovers (loan)
Caps2:12
Goals2:1
Years3:2009–2012
Clubs3:Raith Rovers
Caps3:76
Goals3:6
Years4:2012
Clubs4:Grindavík
Caps4:10
Goals4:2
Years5:2013–2015
Clubs5:Valur
Caps5:45
Goals5:2
Years6:2015–2016
Clubs6:Víkingur
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2016
Clubs7:ÍA (loan)
Caps7:17
Goals7:0
Years8:2017
Clubs8:ÍA
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Club-Update:30 March 2017

Iain James Williamson (born 12 January 1988 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former professional footballer who last played for Icelandic club ÍA.[1]

Career

Williamson started his senior career with Dunfermline Athletic. He came on as a substitute for Mark Burchill in the closing stages of the 2007 Scottish Cup Final, which Dunfermline lost 1–0 to Celtic. Williamson scored his first goal for the club on 26 April 2008 against Queen of the South in the final game of the 2007–08 season in the Scottish First Division.[2]

In February 2009, Iain signed a loan deal with Dunfermline's local rivals Raith Rovers, lasting until the end of the 2008–09 season.[3] He scored his first goal for Raith Rovers against Stranraer in the Kirkcaldy side's 3–0 away win on 4 April 2009.[4] This win subsequently relegated Stranraer to the Scottish Third Division. Williamson aided Raith in their successful quest to claim the Scottish Second Division Title for the 2008–09 Season,[5] [6] making 11 appearances and scoring one goal with three assists.

Despite being injured for four months in season 2009/10, Williamson still managed to score seven goals, this made him Raith's second top goalscorer that season.

On 23 July 2012, he joined Icelandic Úrvalsdeild side Grindavík.[7] After the 2012 season he joined another Icelandic club, Valur, before the Icelandic 2013 season.[8]

In December 2015, it was announced that he had signed a year-long deal with Úrvalsdeild side Víkingur[9] He then moved on loan to ÍA.[10] On 28 November 2016 Iain made a permanent move to ÍA.[11] However, he announced his retirement on 10 March 2017 due to a chronic hip injury.[12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Iain James Williamson. Icelandic. KSÍ. 30 March 2017.
  2. News: Dunfermline 4–0 Queen of South. BBC Sport. 1 June 2008 . 26 April 2008.
  3. Web site: Iain joins Raith on loan. DAFC. 20 February 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090223153735/http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FNewsDetail/0,,10288~1564181,00.html. 23 February 2009. dead.
  4. News: Stranraer 0–3 Raith Rovers. BBC Sport. 4 April 2009. 4 April 2009.
  5. News: Queens Park 0–1 Raith Rovers. BBC Sport. 2 May 2009. 2 May 2009.
  6. Raith Rovers Champions Day Picture Special. Raith Rovers F.C.. 11 May 2009.
  7. Web site: Ian Williamson í Grindavík (Staðfest). Magnús Már Einarsson. Fótbolti.net. Icelandic. 23 July 2012. 27 July 2012.
  8. Web site: Leikmaður - Iain James Williamson.
  9. Web site: Fótbolti.net.
  10. Web site: Former Raith player Iain Williamson reveals how Iceland have found recipe for football success. The Courier. Robertson. Neil. 27 June 2016. 4 August 2016.
  11. News: Iain Williamson áfram hjá ÍA (Staðfest). Icelandic. Fótbolti.net. 28 November 2016. 30 March 2017.
  12. News: Annar leikmaður ÍA leggur skóna á hilluna vegna meiðsla. Icelandic. Fótbolti.net. 10 March 2017. 30 March 2017.