Adrian Williams
| Date of birth | 16 August 1971 |
| Place of birth | Reading |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender |
Williams missed the start of the 2000-01 campaign at Reading after suffering a knee injury during the pre-season and, soon after resuming his place in the first team, he was carried off with an injury to his other knee during the game at Bristol City in October.
He bravely fought back to appear in the Play-Offs, only to endure the heartbreak of defeat in the final by Walsall at the Millenium Stadium.
A reliable and committed central defender who is particularly effective in the air, Williams was made available for transfer by Reading in October 2004 and joined Coventry City with a contract to June 2007.
He was made available for transfer in May 2006 and joined Swindon Town in July 2006 in a one-year deal.
Williams was named caretaker manager of the Robins on 25 October 2006 following Dennis Wise's departure from the County Ground.
Williams's playing contract at Swindon was extended to June 2008 in May 2007.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 04 Mar 1989 | 03 Jul 1996 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 03 Jul 1996 | 30 Jun 2000 | |
| Reading | 15 Feb 2000 | 16 Mar 2000 | L |
| Reading | 22 Mar 2000 | 06 May 2000 | L |
| Reading | 03 Jul 2000 | 02 Nov 2004 | |
| Coventry City | 02 Nov 2004 | 05 Jul 2006 | |
| Millwall | 12 Sep 2005 | 12 Dec 2005 | L |
| Swindon Town | 05 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2008 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1995-96 | Reading | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Reading | League Division 2 | 5 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Reading | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | League Division 2 | 33 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Reading | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Reading | League Division 1 | 38 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Reading | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Reading | League Cup | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Reading | League Division 1 | 33 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Coventry City | League Championship | 21 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Reading | League Championship | 11 |
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| 2004-05 | Reading | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Coventry City | League Championship | 12 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Coventry City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Millwall | League Championship | 12 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Swindon Town | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Swindon Town | League Two | 27 |
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| 2007-08 | Swindon Town | League One | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2004 | Coventry City v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 Nov 2004 | Leicester City v Coventry City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Nov 2004 | Coventry City v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Nov 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Coventry City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Coventry City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2004 | Derby County v Coventry City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Stoke City v Coventry City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2004 | Coventry City v Sheffield United | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Gillingham v Coventry City | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Rotherham United v Coventry City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 03 Jan 2005 | Coventry City v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Jan 2005 | Coventry City v Crewe Alexandra | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Ipswich Town v Coventry City | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 22 Jan 2005 | Coventry City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Newcastle United v Coventry City | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Preston North End v Coventry City | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 12 Feb 2005 | Coventry City v Burnley | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Feb 2005 | Reading v Coventry City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Feb 2005 | Coventry City v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Feb 2005 | Coventry City v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Watford v Coventry City | W | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 12 Mar 2005 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 May 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Coventry City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Aug 2005 | Burnley v Coventry City | L | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Aug 2005 | Rushden and Diamonds v Coventry City | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Coventry City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Coventry City | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Reading v Coventry City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Coventry City v Derby County | W | 6-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Jan 2006 | Coventry City v Middlesbrough | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Hull City v Coventry City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Coventry City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Feb 2006 | Middlesbrough v Coventry City | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Watford v Coventry City | L | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Feb 2006 | Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Plymouth Argyle v Coventry City | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 25 Mar 2006 | Crewe Alexandra v Coventry City | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Coventry City v Preston North End | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 Apr 2006 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Coventry City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 15 Apr 2006 | Luton Town v Coventry City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Apr 2006 | Coventry City v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1993-94 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 3 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 3 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 23 May 1994 | Estonia v Wales | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Sep 1994 | Wales v Albania | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 12 Oct 1994 | Moldova v Wales | L | 3-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 26 Apr 1995 | Germany v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 07 Jun 1995 | Wales v Georgia | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 06 Sep 1995 | Wales v Moldova | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 24 Jan 1996 | Italy v Wales | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Nov 1997 | Brazil v Wales | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 25 Mar 1998 | Wales v Jamaica | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Sep 1998 | Wales v Italy | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 10 Oct 1998 | Denmark v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 05 Jun 1999 | Italy v Wales | L | 4-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.