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Daniel Williams (20 November 1924 – 3 February 2019) was an English football player and manager.

Playing career

Born in Thrybergh, Williams began his career with Silverwood Colliery and he spent his entire professional playing career with Rotherham United as either a left-half or inside-forward between 1943 and 1965. He made 461 league appearances, scoring 21 goals.[1][2]

Management career

He managed Rotherham United (1962-1965), Swindon Town (1965-1969) and (1974-1978), Sheffield Wednesday (1969-1971) and Mansfield Town (1971-1974).[3]

He led Swindon to victory in the 1969 Football League Cup Final, the 1969 Anglo-Italian League Cup and the 1970 Anglo-Italian Cup.[4]

After leaving his role as Swindon manager in 1978, he then worked as general manager until 1985.[4]

Death

He died on 3 February 2019, aged 94.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Danny Williams". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  2. ^ Danny Williams at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  3. ^ Danny Williams management career statistics at Soccerbase
  4. ^ a b c "Danny Williams: Swindon Town and Rotherham United legend dies aged 94". BBC Sport. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  5. ^ "OBITUARY - Danny Williams 1924–2019". www.themillers.co.uk.
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