Alex Williams (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Alexander 'Alex' Boyd Williams (born 15 January 1983 in Glasgow
), is a Scottish
football striker currently without a club.
, where he exploded onto the scene as a teenager, scoring 21 times in 61 appearances, and being linked to moves with British footballing giants, such as Spurs
and Charlton
.
Williams headed to Greenock Morton
in 2002 for £50,000, where he scored 39 goals, before heading on a short loan spell to Queen of the South
.
In Summer 2005, Williams joined Clyde
, and made an instant impact, scoring 3 minutes into his début against Brechin City
in the Scottish Challenge Cup. Williams finished as Clyde's top scorer that season, scoring 13 league goals.
Williams moved to Australia
in Summer 2006, and joined Armadale. This only lasted a few weeks, as he later returned to Scotland to join Ross County
. He only played a handful of games for County, as injury disrupted his time there.
Williams then joined up with old team Clyde
in January 2007, when he was re-signed after playing as a trialist in a series of matches. Williams' contract with Clyde expired in May 2007. It was not renewed, and he subsequently left the club.
He joined Ayr United
in July 2007 and proved a hit with the Somerset Park faithful, scoring plenty goals for the club, including two tremendous strikes away to Raith Rovers in the 07/08 season. In the 08/09 Scottish Cup, he ensured his place in Ayr United history by scoring a last minute equaliser against local rivals Kilmarnock to earn a replay and much needed cash boost for the club.
On 8 June 2009, his contract with Ayr was terminated by mutual consent, and he subsequently signed for Dundalk
in the League of Ireland
, where he scored on his début.
Williams signed for St. Patrick's Athletic
in January 2010. Alex scored on his St.Pat's debut vs Wexford Youths FC in a pre-season friendly, the Saints won 3-0. In late June 2010 his club contract was terminated by mutual consent, and on 22 July he joined Stenhousemuir on a one year deal. He was released at the end of the 2010-11 season along with 11 others.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
), is a Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
football striker currently without a club.
Career
Williams began his career with Stirling AlbionStirling Albion F.C.
Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
, where he exploded onto the scene as a teenager, scoring 21 times in 61 appearances, and being linked to moves with British footballing giants, such as Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
and Charlton
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
.
Williams headed to Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
in 2002 for £50,000, where he scored 39 goals, before heading on a short loan spell to Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
.
In Summer 2005, Williams joined Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
, and made an instant impact, scoring 3 minutes into his début against Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
in the Scottish Challenge Cup. Williams finished as Clyde's top scorer that season, scoring 13 league goals.
Williams moved to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in Summer 2006, and joined Armadale. This only lasted a few weeks, as he later returned to Scotland to join Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
. He only played a handful of games for County, as injury disrupted his time there.
Williams then joined up with old team Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
in January 2007, when he was re-signed after playing as a trialist in a series of matches. Williams' contract with Clyde expired in May 2007. It was not renewed, and he subsequently left the club.
He joined Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
in July 2007 and proved a hit with the Somerset Park faithful, scoring plenty goals for the club, including two tremendous strikes away to Raith Rovers in the 07/08 season. In the 08/09 Scottish Cup, he ensured his place in Ayr United history by scoring a last minute equaliser against local rivals Kilmarnock to earn a replay and much needed cash boost for the club.
On 8 June 2009, his contract with Ayr was terminated by mutual consent, and he subsequently signed for Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
, where he scored on his début.
Williams signed for St. Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
in January 2010. Alex scored on his St.Pat's debut vs Wexford Youths FC in a pre-season friendly, the Saints won 3-0. In late June 2010 his club contract was terminated by mutual consent, and on 22 July he joined Stenhousemuir on a one year deal. He was released at the end of the 2010-11 season along with 11 others.