Johnny Williams (footballer, born 1947)
John Robert "Johnny" Williams is an English former footballer who played as a left back.Career
After playing for Bennetts End Youth Club, Williams joined Watford as an apprentice in 1962, aged 15. He turned professional in September 1964, and went on to make 419 competitive appearances for Watford in the Football League, FA Cup and Football League Cup. He was part of the side that achieved promotion to the Second Division in 1968–69, and in 1970 played in Watford's first ever FA Cup semi final, against Chelsea. Williams scored two goals for Watford. Both came in 1971–72, a season in which Watford scored fewer goals than any other in their history.
Williams left Watford on a free transfer in 1975. He joined Colchester United, where he made 108 Football League appearances, scoring once, before joining non-league side Margate.Honours
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