About Bobby Williams
Born 1940. Bobby Williams is a British association football player.
Robert Gordon Williams (born 17 February 1940) is an English former professional footballer who played as an inside left. He made over 320 Football League appearances in the years after the Second World War.
Career Williams played locally in Bristol. with Williams joining his boyhood club. Williams moved from Bristol City to Rotherham United in February 1965 for £10,000. Williams joined Bristol Rovers in March 1967. Williams moved to Reading in August 1969.
Bobby Williams then had spells with AS Oostende in Belgium, with Cheltenham Town under the management of former Bristol City player Bobby Etheridge and with Weymouth in the Southern League. Bobby Williams was almost killed in a car crash in September 1972 which despite a playing comeback attempt with local Bristol club Keynsham Town brought an end to his playing career. Williams then joined Reading as their youth team manager.
Honours with Bristol City Football League Third Division runners up: 1964–65
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bobby Williams?
English footballer (born 1940)
When was Bobby Williams born?
Bobby Williams was born on 17 February 1940 in Bristol.
What is Bobby Williams's occupation?
Bobby Williams is an association football player.
What nationality is Bobby Williams?
Bobby Williams is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Williams (footballer, born 1940)
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