Bernard Williams (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Bernard Williams was an Irish
professional footballer active in France during the 1930s and 1940s.
between 1932 and 1947, winning the French League title
in 1935
and 1938
, and the French Cup
in 1937
.
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Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
professional footballer active in France during the 1930s and 1940s.
Career
Born in Dublin, Williams played as a striker for SochauxFC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
between 1932 and 1947, winning the French League title
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
in 1935
French football Division 1 1934–35
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard won Division 1 season 1934/1935 of the French Association Football League with 48 points.-Participating teams:-Final table:...
and 1938
French football Division 1 1937–38
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard won Division 1 season 1937/1938 of the French Association Football League with 44 points.-Participating teams:-Final table:...
, and the French Cup
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
in 1937
Coupe de France Final 1937
The Coupe de France Final 1937 was a football match held at Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes on May 9, 1937, that saw FC Sochaux-Montbéliard defeat RC Strasbourg 2-1 thanks to goals by Miguel Angel Lauri and Bernard Williams.-Match details:...
.
Honours
With SochauxFC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
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- Ligue 1Ligue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
- 1935French football Division 1 1934–35FC Sochaux-Montbéliard won Division 1 season 1934/1935 of the French Association Football League with 48 points.-Participating teams:-Final table:...
, 1938French football Division 1 1937–38FC Sochaux-Montbéliard won Division 1 season 1937/1938 of the French Association Football League with 44 points.-Participating teams:-Final table:...
- Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
- Coupe de France
- 1937Coupe de France Final 1937The Coupe de France Final 1937 was a football match held at Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes on May 9, 1937, that saw FC Sochaux-Montbéliard defeat RC Strasbourg 2-1 thanks to goals by Miguel Angel Lauri and Bernard Williams.-Match details:...