Dale Williams
Encyclopedia
Dale Williams is a former Welsh
football player.
Beginning his career as a trainee with Yeovil Town
, Williams played just four minutes for the Somerset
club, after coming on for Arron Davies
in the 0–0 draw against Colchester United
on 6 May 2006, the last day of the 2005–06
season.
Williams signed for Shrewsbury on 25 May 2006, and made his Shrews debut in the 2006-07
opener against Mansfield Town
, which finished 2–2. He came on as a susbtitute for Dave Edwards
in the final minute.
Williams was called up to the Wales U21s
alongside Edwards and Davies for the UEFA U21 Championship qualifier against Israel
on 16 August 2006. However, Williams was not selected to play.
Williams made three substitute appearances for Shrewsbury before being released from his contract on 31 January 2007. Upon leaving Shrewsbury, he was expected to trial with Kidderminster Harriers
.
During November 2007, he played several games for Waikato FC
in the New Zealand Football Championship
. In July 2008 he signed for Welshpool Town
.
Dale was forced to retire from the game due to medical reasons in 2008.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
football player.
Beginning his career as a trainee with Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
, Williams played just four minutes for the Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
club, after coming on for Arron Davies
Arron Davies
Arron Rhys Davies is a Welsh international footballer who currently plays for Northampton Town.-Southampton:Davies was brought up in Llantwit Major, where he attended Llantwit Major Comprehensive School....
in the 0–0 draw against Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
on 6 May 2006, the last day of the 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season.
Williams signed for Shrewsbury on 25 May 2006, and made his Shrews debut in the 2006-07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
opener against Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
, which finished 2–2. He came on as a susbtitute for Dave Edwards
David Edwards (footballer)
David Alexander Edwards is an English-born Welsh international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is known for his energetic runs and work rate.-Early life:...
in the final minute.
Williams was called up to the Wales U21s
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
alongside Edwards and Davies for the UEFA U21 Championship qualifier against Israel
Israel national under-21 football team
Israel's national Under-21 team , also known as Israel Under-21s or Israel U-21s, is considered to be the feeder team for the Israel national football team...
on 16 August 2006. However, Williams was not selected to play.
Williams made three substitute appearances for Shrewsbury before being released from his contract on 31 January 2007. Upon leaving Shrewsbury, he was expected to trial with Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
.
During November 2007, he played several games for Waikato FC
Waikato FC
Waikato Football Club, currently known as Yardhouse Waikato Football Club due to sponsorship agreements, is a football club based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The club was founded in 2004 and currently play in the ASB Premiership...
in the New Zealand Football Championship
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
. In July 2008 he signed for Welshpool Town
Welshpool Town F.C.
Welshpool F.C. is a football team, based in Welshpool, playing in the Spar Mid Wales League.The club was founded as Welshpool Town F.C. in 1878 and plays at the Maes y Dre Recreation Ground, Welshpool, which accommodates 2000 spectators ....
.
Dale was forced to retire from the game due to medical reasons in 2008.