Gary Williams (born 17 June 1960) is a former professional

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who played as a

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. He played for Aston Villa and was part of their European Cup victory in 1982. He also played for

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, Leeds United,

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and Bradford City.

Honours

Aston Villa *

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: 1980–81 * FA Charity Shield:

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(shared) * European Cup: 1981–82 * European Super Cup: 1982 * Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1982

References

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Gary Williams Aston Villa stats
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Sporting-Heroes.netGary Williams Leeds United stats
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Leeds-Fans.org.uk
1960 births Living people English men's footballers Footballers from Wolverhampton Men's association football fullbacks UEFA Champions League–winning players English Football League players Aston Villa F.C. players Walsall F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Watford F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players {{England-footy-defender-1960s-stub