Roley Williams Explained

Roley Williams
Fullname:Donald Roland Williams
Birth Date:1927 7, df=y
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Death Place:Newport, Wales
Position:Winger
Years1:????–1949
Years2:1949–1956
Years3:1956–1957
Years4:1957–????
Clubs5:Lovells Athletic
Caps2:138
Caps3:15
Goals2:19
Goals3:0

Donald Roland Williams (10 July 1927 – 30 June 1999) was a Welsh professional footballer.

Williams was playing Welsh league football for Milford United when he was spotted by Cardiff City manager Cyril Spiers. A number of clubs were interested at the time, including his home town club Swansea Town, but he signed a contract with Cardiff in February 1949. Despite suffering numerous small injuries during his seven years at the club, he quickly became a regular in the side providing numerous chances for the club's prolific striker Wilf Grant to score 26 goals during the 1951–52 season. His injuries meant he never played a full season for the club and in 1956 he was allowed to leave and join Northampton Town. His spell at the club was brief and he moved into non-league football with Bath City and Lovells Athletic before retiring.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 202 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.