Glyn Williams (footballer)
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Glyndwr James John "Glyn" Williams (born 3 November 1918) is a Welsh
former professional footballer.
, Williams began his career playing for Caerau
as an amateur, helping them win the Welsh Amateur Cup in 1946 and, despite only having played a handful of games, following the return of the Football League after World War II
he signed for Cardiff City
. He made his debut in January 1947 in a 1–0 win over Aldershot
, during a season in which Cardiff gained promotion to Division Two. His versatility, being able to play anywhere in defence, saw him become a regular for the side and at the end of the 1950–51 season his form lead to his first and only Wales cap when he played against Switzerland
. However, at the end of the following season, he was released by the club and returned to non-league Welsh football.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
former professional footballer.
Career
Born in MaestegMaesteg
Maesteg is a town and community in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. Maesteg lies at the northernmost end of the Llynfi Valley, close to the border with Neath Port Talbot. In 2001, Maesteg had a population of 17,859, but it is now at an estimate of 20,000....
, Williams began his career playing for Caerau
Caerau F.C.
Caerau F.C. are a Welsh football club from Bridgend. They were promoted to the Welsh Football League Division Three for the 2010-11 season from the South Wales Amateur League.- Honours :*South Wales Amateur League Champions: 2009-10...
as an amateur, helping them win the Welsh Amateur Cup in 1946 and, despite only having played a handful of games, following the return of the Football League after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he signed for Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
. He made his debut in January 1947 in a 1–0 win over Aldershot
Aldershot F.C.
Aldershot Football Club was an English Football League club, which was wound up in the High Court in March 1992. They became the first Football League club since Accrington Stanley to resign from the League during the course of a season. The club was nicknamed the Shots for both the last syllable...
, during a season in which Cardiff gained promotion to Division Two. His versatility, being able to play anywhere in defence, saw him become a regular for the side and at the end of the 1950–51 season his form lead to his first and only Wales cap when he played against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
. However, at the end of the following season, he was released by the club and returned to non-league Welsh football.