Dave Williams (footballer, born 1942)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 1 March 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Newport, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 23 February 2015 (aged 72) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Nash United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1973 | Newport County | 306 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1988 | Newport County | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
David Williams (1 March 1942 – 23 February 2015) was a Welsh professional footballer and coach. A full back, he joined Newport County from local club Nash United. He went on to make 306 league appearances for Newport scoring 2 goals between 1960 and 1973.[1]
In 1988 Williams had a brief spell as team manager of Newport County until the arrival of Eddie May.[2]
In September 2009 Williams was inducted to the Newport County Hall of Fame. He died at the age of 72 in 2015.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Newport County A-Z of transfers
- ^ Dave Williams career
- ^ "David Williams". Newport County. 23 February 2015."Tributes paid to Newport County stalwart, David Williams". South Wales Argus. 23 February 2015.
External links
[edit]- David Williams at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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