Keith Williams (footballer, born 1937)

Keith Williams (born 14 January 1937) is a footballer who played as inside forward for Everton, Tranmere Rovers, Plymouth Argyle and Bristol Rovers.[1][2] Williams joined Everton from school, but transferred to Tranmere in May 1957, joining his brother Ray there.[1] He scored 88 goals in 161 Football League appearances during his four seasons at Tranmere, but conflict with manager Walter Galbraith led to his being transfer-listed.[1] Williams moved to Plymouth at the end of the 1960–61 season, then to Bristol Rovers soon after.[1] He was then banned due to the 1964 British football match-fixing scandal.[2] In 1962, Keith moved with Ray to South Africa to set up business there.[1]

Keith Williams
Personal information
Date of birth (1937-01-14) 14 January 1937 (age 87)
Place of birth Eastham, England
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1954–1957 Everton 0 (0)
1957–1961 Tranmere Rovers 161 (88)
1961 Plymouth Argyle 10 (4)
1961–1962 Bristol Rovers 49 (18)
Total 220 (110)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve; Bishop, Peter (24 July 2009). "Williams, Keith". Tranmere Rovers: The Complete Record. Breedon. p. 200. ISBN 978-1-85983-711-5.
  2. ^ a b Brown, Neil. "Keith Williams". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. Retrieved 18 April 2012.