The Sam Williams thread

[Davee]

Been extended to the 4th May. Good news!

 

[Cougar]

Loan extended untill 4th May

 

[TW3Bee]

Excellant.

But hopefully everything will have been sorted well before then.

 

[hobbsy]

My Auntie and my Cousin yesterday spent the last 5 minutes or so yesterday pointing out that has really short arms and runs funnily !

Can't say I've ever noticed, I'm too busy watching a football match! Women eh?

 

[jonny c]

Thought he had a superb game today, won lots of headers against the centre-backs in addition to his well taken goal. Full of running and always looking to bring others into play, looks very composed considering his age and lack of league experience.

No idea how feasible it is, but would love to see him here again next season if only on loan.

 

[reg partridge]

totally agree he was great today and would be a terrific signing if we could afford him.

 

[North London Bee]

What I saw today for the first time was a real determination and strength to hold onto the ball and withstand challenges. He also tackles back and defends from the front well.

Lacks a bit of pace but could really blossom next season.

Very decent!

 

[NorthamptonBee]

I read on here on Tuesday that he can't head the ball, control it and is lazy.
It was only a few but feck me this kid can play and if you couldn't see that at Muff then you will never see a player in your life.

 

[alikat]

Hear hear to above four posts. MOM today IMHO and he linked up well with Billy in the first half at Bournemouth as well, I thought. Well done, Sam!

 

[Brentford 4 Life]

Played really well today and deserved a goal after slogging it out at bournemouth where he did a lot of huffing and puffing for the cause.

 

[North London Bee]

Thought he had a superb game today, won lots of headers against the centre-backs in addition to his well taken goal. Full of running and always looking to bring others into play, looks very composed considering his age and lack of league experience.

No idea how feasible it is, but would love to see him here again next season if only on loan.

Suspect he's available if we want him

 

[brentfordbeehive]

He got royally kicked about today and he stood up to it well.

 

[Mick.C]

He would be a terrific asset in L1, whilst we all know of Clarke being out of contract and not short on offers, Scotty would probably be leaning towards telling Sam that a season in L1 would do his career no harm at all.
I would have no problem with Sam starting in August, come to think of it, no problem with Jordan being loaned back or Billy or Charlie, Think Scotty's in for a busy summer.

 

[mundee4england]

Have rated since he arrived but thought he really stepped up today. Wins alot of headers for someone lacking the physicality of Elder or Spencer!

Well done Sam.

 

[shouldbee]

Some of us said from the off he is a good player who will get better the more games he plays. He holds the ball up well, is good in the air and has a nice touch, he would be a great signing.
When I was queing up for my Luton ticket on Tuesday there was some silly old s*d in the queue who was slaggging him off and saying he does nothing..........some people eh !!

 

[Stanley]

Did well but not against the best oppo it has to be said.

 

[Debut1949]

Over the last few weeks Sam Williams has shown that he has the basic attributes to become an excellent player. He is skilful on the ball and is very mature and composed in the way that he uses it. He needs a couple of years of regular, competitive football to enable him to develop his potential. Many Bees' fans would be delighted if that experience were to be obtained with us. His signing would certainly indicate that the Club were intent on playing good quality football.

 

[Ubee]

Only seen Sam at the Bradford match, and against the opinions of many I thought Spencer wasn't up to it.
In the short time he was playing, you could tell Sam had huge potential, which is probably why he is at villa. I thought his close control was great, and seemed completely unphased when surrounded by 4 men. Good to hear he is playing well, and wouldn't be surprised to see him on loan next season.

 

[SH]

I read on here on Tuesday that he can't head the ball, control it and is lazy. It was only a few but feck me this kid can play and if you couldn't see that at Muff then you will never see a player in your life.

There was one particular muppet at Bournemouth who spent the entire second half slagging Sam off with every four letter word under the sun for being "lazy". Presumably he/they also thought Teddy Sheringham was too slow?

Williams is only 21 and according to the official website has only started 19 league games before joining the Bees. Exactly the same profile as Deano when he first came here. Imagine what he'll be like when he has a few games under his belt. As you say NB, if you can't see the potential in this kid then you should stick to Ant & Dec for your talent spotting.

 

[sonofabee]

Sam Williams oozes class and the sign of a good player is one who finds space and time on the ball. He holds the ball up surprisingly well given he doens't look like a big strng player, his first touch, flicks and awareness of players around looks good as well.
I for one think he could become a very good player and would love to see him with us next season developing alongside either Billy or Charlie.

 

[CorbyBean]

i knew all along he would be amazing!!...i have a sam williams villa shirt cos i know his sister

 

[West Wilts Bee]

There was one particular muppet at Bournemouth who spent the entire second half slagging Sam off with every four letter word under the sun for being "lazy". Presumably he/they also thought Teddy Sheringham was too slow?

Williams is only 21 and according to the official website has only started 19 league games before joining the Bees. Exactly the same profile as Deano when he first came here. Imagine what he'll be like when he has a few games under his belt. As you say NB, if you can't see the potential in this kid then you should stick to Ant & Dec for your talent spotting.

Funny you should say that. My brother pointed out that Sam reminded him very much of Deano. The way he stands and the positions he takes up. If he can score the goals Deano did he is in for a good career.

 

[Westlad]

There was one particular muppet at Bournemouth who spent the entire second half slagging Sam off with every four letter word under the sun for being "lazy". Presumably he/they also thought Teddy Sheringham was too slow?

Could you ask them to get on the phone to Villa and tell them how crap he is please?

 

[Downbeat Bee]

Did well but not against the best oppo it has to be said.

Agreed

 

[Ace Face]

Love to see Sam back at GP next season.

Whats the chances? How close is he to the Villa 1st team squad?

 

[Ghost]

Love to see Sam back at GP next season.

Whats the chances? How close is he to the Villa 1st team squad?

He's not even listed on Wikipedia. I reckon he is about 5th or 6th choice if that is assuming he is top of their reserve strikers, which is doubtful. They list 6 strikers in their reserve team...so assuming he is down the pecking order as he went out on loan, he is miles away from getting anywhere at Villa. :shrug:

Would love to see him back at GP too

 

[Deleted member 2202]

He's not even listed on Wikipedia. I reckon he is about 5th or 6th choice if that is assuming he is top of their reserve strikers, which is doubtful. They list 6 strikers in their reserve team...so assuming he is down the pecking order as he went out on loan, he is miles away from getting anywhere at Villa. :shrug:

Would love to see him back at GP too

Fixed, but the fact that he's number 57 doesn't suggest that he's too high up the pecking order

 

[maddogging]

I would assume AS has spoken to Mr O'Neill about him, expressed interest in securing him for a season loan, and both will now go away and concentrate on more pressing matters before concluding the deal in July/Aug....

 

[kevalutonbee]

I would assume AS has spoken to Mr O'Neill about him, expressed interest in securing him for a season loan, and both will now go away and concentrate on more pressing matters before concluding the deal in July/Aug....

In Mr O'Neills case working out that one Michael Turner is a natural replacement for Laursen and securing his new friend in West London a significant wedge to help his club out into the bargain

 

[hillrunner]

sam williams

I see sam has been given free transfer, whats the chance of a return to the super bees?

 

[Gee Bee]

I see sam has been given free transfer, whats the chance of a return to the super bees?

Might be a bit to similar to Strevens.

 

[Ace Face]

I see sam has been given free transfer, whats the chance of a return to the super bees?

Would be a superb signing and with doubts over Charlie & Elder a sensible signing also.

Technically he is superb and will get better with age and experience. I also think he could play a number of roles.

 

[kevalutonbee]

Would be a superb signing and with doubts over Charlie & Elder a sensible signing also.

Technically he is superb and will get better with age and experience. I also think he could play a number of roles.

Centre Back & Keeper

 

[jharvey85]

Where's the evidence he's been released?

 

[Bill Benn]

Would be my choice unless we can get Rhodes on loan for the season.Maybe andy has others higher on his list.

 

[Newbee]

Where's the evidence he's been released?

http://www.givemefootball.com/pfa-transfer-list.aspx#

PFA list - Free Transfer

 

[jharvey85]

http://www.givemefootball.com/pfa-transfer-list.aspx#

PFA list - Free Transfer

Nice one

 

[HertfordBee]

No idea whether his wages would be well beyond reach or not or if he would even drop down a couple of divisions, but purely from a playing perspective, I'd sign him up like a shot.

He showed a lot of potential, great first-touch and excellent awareness. he's never really had a long run anywhere to show what he is capable of and I reckon when he gets that opportunity, he'll really blossom.

 

[wanderer paul]

http://www.givemefootball.com/transfer-details?player=38894 2009/2010 Brentford......oh yeah !!

 

[Kettering Bee]

Good player

 

[GP200]

.....................very good player..................

 

[NorthamptonBee]

http://www.givemefootball.com/pfa-transfer-list.aspx#

PFA list - Free Transfer

Interesting list.
Sam Sodje is 38!!!!!!!
Jean Paul Kissock, the freak that caused us problems at Accrington is on there and so is the Chester keeper who was once highly thought of.

 

[Gee Bee]

No idea whether his wages would be well beyond reach

Currently earning £0.00

Plenty of ex young premier players plying trade in lower leagues and happy enough to pick up a wage. At the end of the day you can only play at the level you get offered to play at initially.

 

[KGB]

I presume you mean John Danby, NBee - I've always thought that he is a good and underrated keeper. Would be interesting if we signed him altho' I suspect that's v unlikely.

However Ruddy would be a really exciting signing imo!!!

 

[nick logan]

Centre Back & Keeper

misery arse

Don't fret

 

[SQUELCH]

I see sam has been given free transfer, whats the chance of a return to the super bees?

hmm undecided on this. Still learning i guess.

 

[super J]

Did well for us last season but i'm not sure he's better than anything that we've already got and Rhodes would be a better bet if we can get him on loan again.

Some interesting keepers on that list. Lenny Pidgely anyone?

 

[walkerbee]

pidgley's been mentioned elsewhere on here i think.. and dismissed.
as for williams, he looked good last season, but didn't exactly set the place alight so i'm not sure whether he'd do well in L1. if we got to a few days before the start of the season without anyone else though, we could do a hell of a lot worse.