Adrian Williams

Date of birth16 August 1971
Place of birthReading
NationalityWelsh
Weight83 kg
Height1.88 m
PositionDefender

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
1995-96 Reading League Cup 1
1997-98 Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup 2
2
1
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
1
4
2002-03 Reading League Cup
1
2002-03 Reading League Division 1 38
1
5
2002-03 Reading League Division 1 Play-Offs 2
2003-04 Reading FA Cup 2
2003-04 Reading League Cup 3
1
2003-04 Reading League Division 1 33
1
5
2004-05 Coventry City FA Cup 2
1
2004-05 Coventry City League Championship 21
2
1
2004-05 Reading League Championship 11
2
2004-05 Reading League Cup 2
2005-06 Coventry City FA Cup 3
2005-06 Coventry City League Championship 12
2
4
2005-06 Coventry City League Cup 1
2005-06 Millwall League Championship 12
1
1
2
2006-07 Swindon Town FA Cup 3
2006-07 Swindon Town League Two 27
2
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
24 Sep 1997 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham W 1-0
Agg: 2-0
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
14 Oct 1997 Reading v Wolverhampton Wanderers L 4-2 League Cup 3rd round
14 Feb 1998 Wimbledon v Wolverhampton Wanderers D 1-1 FA Cup 5th round
25 Feb 1998 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Wimbledon W 2-1 FA Cup 5th round replay
07 Mar 1998 Leeds United v Wolverhampton Wanderers W 0-1 FA Cup Quarter-final
05 Apr 1998 Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers L 1-0 FA Cup Semi-final
15 Sep 1998 AFC Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers D 1-1 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg


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
1993-94 Wales International Friendly 1
1994-95 Wales UEFA European Championship 3
1
1995-96 Wales International Friendly 1
1995-96 Wales UEFA European Championship 1
1997-98 Wales International Friendly 1
1
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
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.