| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William John Williams[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 October 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1978–1985 | Tranmere Rovers | 173 | (13) |
| 1985–1986 | Port Vale | 50 | (3) |
| 1986–1991 | Bournemouth | 117 | (9) |
| 1991 | → Wigan Athletic (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1991–1993 | Cardiff City[2] | 6 | (0) |
| Total | 350 | (25) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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John Williams (born William John Williams on 3 October 1960 in Liverpool) is a retired English football centre back, now working as a radio commentator.
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After playing as an amateur Williams signed for Tranmere Rovers in 1979, establishing himself as a regular during the 1980–81 season. In July 1985 Port Vale paid £12,000 to secure his services. He played regularly during the club's 1985–86 Fourth Division promotion campaign, but lost form the following season and was sold to Bournemouth for £30,000 in December 1986,[1] where he became a popular player with the club's fans.[3] He subsequently featured for Wigan Athletic on loan and finally Cardiff City. Williams remained at Ninian Park for two years without ever becoming a regular before returning to Bournemouth as a member of the coaching staff.[4] He worked for Bournemouth as their community development officer and later assistant manager.[1]
Williams's former boss at Bournemouth, Harry Redknapp, described him as possibly the best signing he had made in his 25-year management career in 2008.[5]
Williams now works for BBC Radio Solent as a summariser/co-commentator for AFC Bournemouth matches.[6]