13 Facts About Geraint Williams

David Geraint Williams was born on 5 January 1962 and is a Welsh football manager and former professional footballer.

Geraint Williams later managed both Leyton Orient and the Wales U21 team.

Geraint Williams had played 141 league games for the Pirates, scoring eight goals.

Geraint Williams helped Derby County win promotion to the Second Division in 1986 and to the First Division a year later, rarely missing a game for them in his seven years there.

Geraint Williams contributed to their fifth place league finish in 1989 but endured the disappointment of relegation back to the Second Division two years later.

Geraint Williams usually played in front of his team's back-line and mainly served as a defensive foil for his more offensive teammates, due to his aggressive tackling, as well as his ability to read the game, break down plays, mark and anticipate opponents, and time his challenges.

Geraint Williams was capable of functioning as a deep-lying playmaker for his team, due to his ability to dictate the tempo of his team's play in midfield with his short, efficient passing game, which allowed him to link up the defence with the attack effectively after winning back possession.

In July 2006, Geraint Williams took charge of the U's, replacing out going manager Phil Parkinson.

Geraint Williams was appointed manager of Leyton Orient in February 2009.

Geraint Williams led the relegation-threatened O's to an eventual mid-table finish of 14th place, retaining their League One status with several games to spare.

In May 2012 Brian Flynn vacated his position as manager of the Wales national under-21 football team at the end of his contract and in July 2012 Geraint Williams was appointed as Flynn's successor.

On 5 December 2016 Geraint Williams resigned as manager of Wales under 21 and under 19 teams.

Geraint Williams married his wife Lynne on 6 July 1985 at St David's Church, Ton Pentre.