Shaun Williams

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

We understand that Millwall and Brighton have agreed fees for MK Dons star Shaun Williams and that the Irishman has been given permission to hold talks with both clubs about a possible move away from Stadium mk.

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/

Versatile, he can play in defence or midfield and he won both Player's Player of the Year and Player of the Year at the end of the 2012/2013 season. 10 goals in 33 games this season.

[harry crumb]

Most of those goals are pens.

Was wondering when he would get a move.

Quality player.

[Charlie Darwin]

Always a classy player in the LOI. Delighted to see him in demand.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Looks like Shaun is choosing Millwall over Brighton after a fee of £250,000 was accepted, subject to a medical on Monday.

[Yard of Pace]

Stood out for me when I saw MK Dons in the playoffs a couple of seasons ago. Classy player.

[nigel-harps1954]

A player I could never get my head around. One of the worst players to ever pull on a Finn Harps jersey, but will always be remembered for an absolute belter of a goal scored up here.

It could always have been the case however, that he never gave a f*ck about playing for Finn Harps. One season which is proving to be a minor blip in an otherwise decent career.

[Charlie Darwin]

A player I could never get my head around. One of the worst players to ever pull on a Finn Harps jersey, but will always be remembered for an absolute belter of a goal scored up here.

It could always have been the case however, that he never gave a f*ck about playing for Finn Harps. One season which is proving to be a minor blip in an otherwise decent career.
Or maybe he just played badly for Harps because he was at a low ebb in his career, hence why he was loaned out to begin with.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/williams-set-to-join-millwall-1314634.aspx

More on Williams impending move.

[tetsujin1979]

confirmed - 2 and a half year deal: http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/shaun-williams-signing-1318496.aspx

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/lions-in-capture-of-irish-iniesta-29957812.html

Holloway praises "Xavi, Iniesta and Adam" type Shaun Williams and signs him with view to playing him in midfield; Williams aims for International call up.

Yes, really.

[Charlie Darwin]

That probably sounds worse than it is. I think he's just throwing in a comparison for a player who's done a specific job for him. I assume he's planning to play him in midfield rather than defence then.

[colonelwest]

Best of luck to the lad, he was excellent in his spell with us up in Dundalk.

[Charlie Darwin]

Just scored his first goal for Millwall, a penalty, and it could be a very important one as it takes them level with Charlton and with Barnsley who are also winning. Blackburn down to 10 men as a result of giving away the penalty.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Ian Holloway wanted to sign Williams for Palace after they got promoted to the Premier League but MK Dons wanted £1m. He ended up leaving for £200,000 six months later.

Typical.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.newsatden.co.uk/36887-millwall-prospect-powell-ready-to-fight-for-first-team-berth.html

Powell has revealed he models his game on the likes of Andrea Pirlo and fellow team-mate Shaun Williams.

"I like the way Shaun Williams plays," Powell said.

"He's really composed on the ball, he has a good left foot and great range of passing - but he isn't frightened to go in to win the ball back.

"I look up to Shaun in that way - you can trust him with the ball, you can give it to him anywhere and he'll look after it."

[Charlie Darwin]

Martin O'Neill was reportedly impressed by Williams' performance against Sheffield Wednesday, in spite of the missed penalty.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.newsatden.co.uk/39132-five-things-we-learned-from-sheffield-wednesday-1-1-millwall.html

Effusive praise for Williams.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Shaun Williams and Alan Dunne backed for future Ireland call ups

http://www.newsatden.co.uk/39206-exclusive-holloway-backs-millwall-duo-for-ireland-call-ups.html

"But Holloway said: "Surely they've got to be looking at Dunney? Is there a better defender than Dunney in Ireland at the moment?"

John O'Shea, Marc Wilson, Ciaran Clark, Richard Dunne, Paul McShane, Shane Duffy, Rob Kiernan, Tommie Hoban, Damien Delaney...... I know we're only little Ireland but come on!

[Charlie Darwin]

Eh, correct me if I'm wrong but Dunne is playing right back for Millwall? I rather thought we had a good player there already, but for the life of me I can't remember his name.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I think Alan has been deputising at CB since the start of the season. It doesn't make Holloway's comments any less strange. I hope he's on to something re: Williams though.

[Charlie Darwin]

Fair enough, still it's a bit of a silly thing to say after three league games, but I guess he is trying to praise his own player rather than insult our players. Williams has always been a class act. When he went to MK I thought he'd be in the Premier League within 2-3 years, but he hasn't quite managed it yet.

[tetsujin1979]

Williams attempted the two footed corner challenge with two of his teammates at Millwall
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[harry crumb]

Nice goal this evening.

Must be close to a call up.

[Charlie Darwin]

Haven't seen the goal but seems like he was booked for his celebration. Managed to get himself sent off in the 99th minute a few weeks back as well. I'd like to see him given a chance - wasn't long ago Holloway was trying to bring him to Palace in the Premier.

[Kingdom]

haven't seen too much of the chap, but I'm well aware of who he is.

He's hardly on O'Neill's radar though is he?

[tetsujin1979]

O'Neill was at a Millwall game in August: http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/williams-on-international-ambition-1869844.aspx

The midfielder, born near Dublin, has impressed since arriving at The Den from MK Dons in January and put in a masterful display against Sheffield Wednesday last Tuesday with Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill watching from the stands.

[Charlie Darwin]

Yes, O'Neill's been to see him a couple of times, albeit in games with other Irish players in the opposition. There was a sense he might have been called up to the squad for the Oman game but it was the usual suspects.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Williams still dreaming of Ireland call up.

http://www.herald.ie/sport/republic-call-up-would-be-a-dream-for-millwalls-shaun-williams-30847856.html

"My form has been good here, I have won the club's player of the month award three months in a row now. That's nice to have, especially as the award comes from the fans, if the supporters think you're doing well then you must be doing something right, especially as our crowd are not the easiest to please," says Williams.

[tetsujin1979]

O'Neill was at the Millwall game last night

[tetsujin1979]

going to miss the last three games of the season with a fracture: http://www.newsatden.co.uk/47866-shaun-williams-to-miss-millwalls-three-remaining-fixtures.html

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Lobbed Stephen Henderson from the halfway line last night.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11735/10549584/watch-millwall-midfielder-shaun-williams-scores-from-half-way-line

Goal here.

[nigel-harps1954]

Assist for Millwalls first goal today as they clinched a play-off place with a 4-3 win, the winner coming in the 85th minute away to Bristol Rovers. Playing at left back lately.

[tetsujin1979]

Our for three months with an injury picked up in training on Tuesday

[tetsujin1979]

Joins Cyrus Christie in the WhoScored Championship Team of the Month: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11688/11066708/sky-bet-championship-best-stats-xi-of-september

September was a decent month for newly-promoted Millwall, whose defeat in their final match against Barnsley highlighted the absent Shaun Williams' importance to the side. Indeed, while George Saville has rightly drawn plaudits alongside him at the heart of the Lions' midfield, the 30-year-old has been extremely solid, picking up crucial assists in a draw at QPR and win over Reading. Averages of 2.4 key passes and 2.2 tackles per game highlighted his strength both in and out of possession and contributed to a rating of 7.71.

[gastric]

Very influential today. Created Millwall's first goal and scored the second from a deflection. Was his usual combative self and influential throughout, certainly still an option for us at 31.

[tetsujin1979]

Cracking finish for his first goal of the season today, on 0:58
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[Fixer82]

He’s a very good player. Tidy with the ball. One of the few who came out of Nations League with head held high

[pineapple stu]

Released by Portsmouth. I'd forgotten about him tbh. 35 now, but played 31 games last season