Albert Williams (4 March 1907 – 1968) was a Welsh footballer who played as an inside forward. He made over 210 Football League appearances in the years before the Second World War.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1907 | ||
| Place of birth | Merthyr, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 1968 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 19??–19?? | Carfartha Stars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 19??–19?? | Merthyr Town | ||
| 1926–1932 | Bristol City | 103 | (26) |
| 1932–1937 | Sheffield United | 113 | (16) |
| International career | |||
| 1930 | Wales | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Bertie Williams was born in Merthyr, and played for Merthyr Town. Alex Raisbeck signed Bertie Williams in August 1926 for Bristol City.[3] He made his debut in the Second Division at inside right in a 3-1 win at South Shields on 24 December 1927.[4] Williams made 14apps scoring 4gls in 1927-28. Bertie Williams made a single appearance for Wales v Northern Ireland in February 1930. Bertie Williams joined Sheffield United for £1,400 in January 1932.[3]
Honours edit
Sheffield United
- FA Cup runners up 1936
References edit
- ^ "Sheffield United. Likeliest side for promotion in Division II". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vii – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Tony Brown. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b Woods, David; Edwards, Leigh (1997). Bristol City FC The First 100 years. Redcliffe Press. ISBN 1-900178-26-5.
- ^ Woods, David (1994). Bristol Babe The First 100 years of Bristol City FC. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-95-X.
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