Steve Williams (footballer born 1987)
Encyclopedia
Steven Antony Williams is an English
professional footballer who plays as a central defender
for Bradford City
.
before he joined Bamber Bridge
in January 2007. He moved on to Hyde United at the start of the 2008–09 season, before moving to Fleetwood Town
in January 2009. In February 2009 when he returned to Bamber Bridge. Williams balanced his semi-professional football career with a job as a barber.
in July 2009. Williams made his debut for Bradford on the opening day of the 2009–10 season, on 8 August 2009, in a 5–0 defeat against Notts County
, when he came on as a second-half substitute for Matthew Clarke with City already losing 4–0. Williams scored his first goal for Bradford on 22 August 2009, in a 5–4 victory away at Cheltenham Town
. Williams signed a new three-year contract in June 2010. Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Williams was informed by new manager Peter Jackson that he faced a "make or break" season.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who plays as a central defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
.
Early career
Born in Preston, Williams started his career with West Lancashire League side Charnock Richard. He moved up the leagues to ChorleyChorley F.C.
Chorley Football Club are a football club from Chorley, Lancashire, England. They were founded as a rugby union club in 1875 but switched to football in 1883. They have reached the FA Cup second round twice in 1986–87 and 1990–91. Their best performance in the FA Trophy was in 1995–96 when they...
before he joined Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge F.C.
Bamber Bridge F.C. are an English football club based in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, Lancashire. They currently play in the Northern Premier League Division One North and are full members of the Lancashire County Football Association. They play their home games at the QED Stadium in Bamber Bridge...
in January 2007. He moved on to Hyde United at the start of the 2008–09 season, before moving to Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
in January 2009. In February 2009 when he returned to Bamber Bridge. Williams balanced his semi-professional football career with a job as a barber.
Professional career
Williams signed his first professional contract with Bradford CityBradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
in July 2009. Williams made his debut for Bradford on the opening day of the 2009–10 season, on 8 August 2009, in a 5–0 defeat against Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
, when he came on as a second-half substitute for Matthew Clarke with City already losing 4–0. Williams scored his first goal for Bradford on 22 August 2009, in a 5–4 victory away at Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
. Williams signed a new three-year contract in June 2010. Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Williams was informed by new manager Peter Jackson that he faced a "make or break" season.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
2009–10 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 4 |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Bradford City A.F.C. season The 2010–11 season is the 108th season in Bradford City A.F.C.'s history, their 96th in the Football League and 98th in the league system of English football... |
28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 3 | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Bradford City A.F.C. season The 2011–12 season will be the 109th season in Bradford City A.F.C.'s history, their 97th in the Football League and 99th in the league system of English football... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 68 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 77 | 7 | |