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Vanarama National League club Boreham Wood have announced the signing of Welsh international midfielder George Williams following his departure from SkyBet League Two Barrow AFC this summer.
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Williams began his career with his home-town club MK Dons, progressing through several age groups alongside England international Dele Alli, before making his Dons` debut aged just 16 years and 66 days in their 6-0 home FA Cup demolition of Northern Premier side Nantwich Town.

 

After just 3 senior appearances at Stadium MK, registering a single goal, he was on the move, signing for Premier League Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

 

During a six-year period at Craven Cottage, he made 16 appearances, 14 of which were during an impressive 2014/15 campaign, which culminated in him earning his first senior Welsh cap, making his debut as a second half substitute for Jonny Williams against Holland in June 2014.

 

He qualified for Wales through his mothers` lineage, representing the Dragons at under-17, 19 and under-21 level before graduating to the senior side in 2014, making 7 appearances for the Welsh national team between 2014 and 2018, including being named in Chris Coleman’s squad for Euro 2016 which saw Wales advance to the competition’s semi-final.

 

Loan spells with MK Dons (twice), Gillingham and St Johnstone preceded a permanent move away from West London, joining Forest Green Rovers in June 2018.

 

A two-year spell at the New Lawn saw him make 50 appearances for Rovers, scoring 9 goals.

 

Spells with Grimsby Town and Barrow in League Two followed for Williams in seasons 2020/21 and 2021/22, making 23 and 22 appearances respectively in each season, before departing the Bluebirds at the end of the 2021/22 season at the conclusion of his contract at Holker Street.

 

Manager Luke Garrard told https://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk: “I’m really happy to have signed George. He has come in this pre-season and showed a real level of professionalism and performance throughout the sessions and especially in the matches against some real tough opposition.

 

“After an initial few days with the group training, we decided to invite George down to Barnstaple for our pre-season training camp and during that period I learnt a lot about his manner off the pitch. I was extremely impressed about his drive and hunger.

 

“George has played at the highest level on the international stage and that sort of experience will be very welcome in our group. He knows what I expect as he has been involved with this group from day one of pre-season and will most definitely add real value to this group of players”.

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Wood Sign Welsh International
Wood Sign Welsh International
Friday 15 July 22 I 11:26:21
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Williams began his career with his home-town club MK Dons, progressing through several age groups alongside England international Dele Alli, before making his Dons` debut aged just 16 years and 66 days in their 6-0 home FA Cup demolition of Northern Premier side Nantwich Town.

 

After just 3 senior appearances at Stadium MK, registering a single goal, he was on the move, signing for Premier League Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

 

During a six-year period at Craven Cottage, he made 16 appearances, 14 of which were during an impressive 2014/15 campaign, which culminated in him earning his first senior Welsh cap, making his debut as a second half substitute for Jonny Williams against Holland in June 2014.

 

He qualified for Wales through his mothers` lineage, representing the Dragons at under-17, 19 and under-21 level before graduating to the senior side in 2014, making 7 appearances for the Welsh national team between 2014 and 2018, including being named in Chris Coleman’s squad for Euro 2016 which saw Wales advance to the competition’s semi-final.

 

Loan spells with MK Dons (twice), Gillingham and St Johnstone preceded a permanent move away from West London, joining Forest Green Rovers in June 2018.

 

A two-year spell at the New Lawn saw him make 50 appearances for Rovers, scoring 9 goals.

 

Spells with Grimsby Town and Barrow in League Two followed for Williams in seasons 2020/21 and 2021/22, making 23 and 22 appearances respectively in each season, before departing the Bluebirds at the end of the 2021/22 season at the conclusion of his contract at Holker Street.

 

Manager Luke Garrard told https://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk: “I’m really happy to have signed George. He has come in this pre-season and showed a real level of professionalism and performance throughout the sessions and especially in the matches against some real tough opposition.

 

“After an initial few days with the group training, we decided to invite George down to Barnstaple for our pre-season training camp and during that period I learnt a lot about his manner off the pitch. I was extremely impressed about his drive and hunger.

 

“George has played at the highest level on the international stage and that sort of experience will be very welcome in our group. He knows what I expect as he has been involved with this group from day one of pre-season and will most definitely add real value to this group of players”.

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