Roley Williams
Donald Roland "Roley" Williams (10 July 1927 – 30 June 1999) was a former Welsh professional footballer.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Donald Roland Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 30 June 1999 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Newport, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1949 | Milford United | ? | (?) |
| 1949–1956 | Cardiff City | 138 | (19) |
| 1956–1957 | Northampton Town | 15 | (0) |
| 1957–? | Bath City | ? | (?) |
| Lovells Athletic | ? | (?) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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.[2]
References
- "Roley Williams". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 202. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.