| Skilly Williams | |
| Fullname: | Reginald George Williams |
| Birth Date: | 4 January 1890 |
| Birth Place: | Watford, Hertfordshire, England |
| Death Place: | Watford, Hertfordshire, England |
| Position: | Goalkeeper or striker |
| Years1: | 1909–1910 |
| Clubs1: | Leavesden Mental Hospital |
| Years2: | 1910–1926 |
| Clubs2: | Watford |
| Caps2: | 323 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1926–1929 |
| Clubs3: | Brighton & Hove Albion |
Reginald George "Skilly" Williams (4 January 1890 – 19 June 1959) was an English association footballer. Born in Watford, he played primarily as a striker during his amateur career, but later switched to become a goalkeeper. After playing for Leavesden Mental Hospital's football team, as well as for Hertfordshire, Williams joined Watford as an amateur in 1910, turning professional in 1914. During his first season as a professional, Watford won the 1914–1915 Southern Football League title. League football was then interrupted for four seasons due to the First World War. He served as a private in the Norfolk Regiment and the Labour Corps during the conflict.[1] Following the resumption of competitive football in 1919, Williams again played a part as Watford finished runners up to Portsmouth on goal average. Watford entered the Football League the following season, and Williams stayed with the club for a further six seasons. He holds the record for the most Watford appearances by a goalkeeper; 83 in the Southern League, 240 in the Football League, 17 in the FA Cup and one in the Southern Charity Cup.[2] He stayed at Watford until 1926, before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer.[3]
Williams' son, Reg Jr. also went on to be a footballer, playing for Watford and Chelsea.[4] His great-grandchildren, Danny Grieves, Darren Grieves and Grant Cornock played football, with all three playing for Watford at youth level.[5] Darren Grieves' son, Jack is also a footballer, and currently plays for Watford.[4]
