Brett Williams Retires

Former Nottingham Forest full back Brett Williams has decided to call time on his career. Williams has been with Arnold Town since 1996 and has been a tremendous servant for the Eagles.

Williams joined Nottingham Forest in 1985 and had limited first team opportunities as he had to live in the shadow of Stuart Pearce. He played 49 games for the reds between 1985 and 1993, with the highlight being his appearance in the 1992 League Cup final at Wembley.

Williams made his debut for the Eagles in August 1996 and played his last game in October 2004. During that time he had clocked up some 285 games and scored 46 goals along the way.

Arnold Manager Bill Brindley paid tribute to the player ‘ Brett was been with us for 9 seasons and has been a tremendous club man. He travels from his home in the West Midlands for training and matches and will be a sad loss to the club. He has had to call it a day due to a persistent ankle injury. We have had our ups and downs, but I have the greatest admiration for the player. He has played all over the field for me and has always given 110% ‘

Williams has been both consistent and reliable on the pitch and twice won the Supporters Club’s player of the year award. His commitment to the club was demonstrated by the fact that he won the award in his second year with the club and then again just last season. The player in fact dominated the end of season presentation evening last season as he also won the players player of the season award and the managers player of the year trophy.   

Williams will still be involved in the game as he coaches youngsters at West Midlands schools through the football in the community scheme.