Goal-shy Williams not blaming injuries (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
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SWINDON TOWN: Goal-shy Williams not blaming injuries
6:00am Tuesday 27th November 2012 in Sport By Sam Morshead
Andy Williams in action
ANDY Williams is refusing to use his recent injury problems as an excuse for his lack of goals this season, and he intends to start finding the net on a regular basis to help Swindon Town into the top six in League One.
Williams, who joined the Robins from Yeovil in the summer, has netted four times in 21 appearances for his new side this season - a return that by his own admission is not good enough if Town are to make an impact on the promotion picture this term.
The 26-year-old has spent around six weeks on the sidelines with knee and calf knocks, meaning he has not been able to get up to top speed so far in a red shirt.
However, the striker has stressed he will not be pointing to his injuries to deflect any criticism thrown his way.
“You don’t need excuses. It’s frustrating to be like that. No one wants to be injured. Personally I want to play every week and every week I’m fit I want to be playing,” he said.
“So far it’s been good but the injury side of things hasn’t been good. I need to get a bit of momentum going through.
“I had a good run in the second half of last season and I just hope I can start that a bit earlier this season because we’re eighth in the table which is not where we want to be.
“All it takes is a good run in this league to take you right back up there and that’s what we need to happen right now.
“We’ve been getting the odd win, draw and loss everywhere so now we need to start going on a good run of no defeats for a good period of time.”
Swindon have two weeks without a game leading up to the clash with Doncaster at the County Ground on December 8 after they were dumped out of the FA Cup at the first-round stage by Macclesfield earlier this month.
That gives manager Paolo Di Canio and his players plenty of time to rest and recuperate ahead of the busy Christmas period, which Williams’ recognised as being a majorly significant spell in the footballing calendar.
“I’d never say it’s the be all and end all but it is certainly an important part of the season,” he said “Obviously there are six games in a short period of time in a period where there are a lot of fans coming to games, everyone is back with their families and it’s the only period as a footballer when it’s a little bit tricky because you’re not always with your families.
“Apart from that the games come so thick and fast that you don’t really think about anything else and that’s the good thing.
“The most rewarding thing at the end of the Christmas period is to come out of it with as many wins as possible and if we can do that then who knows where we’ll be come January.”
Comments(24)
southside7
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7:48am Tue 27 Nov 12
(Ollie, I watched a few Oliver Reed interviews on youtube the other day after seeing your username, the man was an absolute legend and a hero of mine and my mates in our hedontistic days, so, so funny)
umpcah
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8:26am Tue 27 Nov 12
Ollie Reed's Parky dance!
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11:04am Tue 27 Nov 12
Malkym
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11:30am Tue 27 Nov 12
I'm Sue
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12:33pm Tue 27 Nov 12
umpcah wrote:Hi Honey. I just love this footie nonsense....just all balls in the box and testosterone (is that Italian?). Anyways, I can't buzz you 'cos I've been buzzin' myself if you catch my drift! I want to know more about this Grim guy who keeps askin' after me. I think he knew my dad...Johnny Cash.
SUE : Can you give me a quick buzz ? Hope you`re OK.
smirg kcab
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2:47pm Tue 27 Nov 12
So in other words you are just Shiit then?
Where's sue ?
Onwards and upwards
umpcah
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2:53pm Tue 27 Nov 12
smirg kcab wrote:Where`s Sue ? Not telling you. Try Katrina !
Goal shy Williams not blaming injuries.
So in other words you are just Shiit then?
Where's sue ?
Onwards and upwards
Steve. Brentford
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3:54pm Tue 27 Nov 12
I'm Sue wrote:Haha, i was tempted to pop in with Sue myself,fair play, made me laugh on a miserable day.
umpcah wrote:Hi Honey. I just love this footie nonsense....just all balls in the box and testosterone (is that Italian?). Anyways, I can't buzz you 'cos I've been buzzin' myself if you catch my drift! I want to know more about this Grim guy who keeps askin' after me. I think he knew my dad...Johnny Cash.
SUE : Can you give me a quick buzz ? Hope you`re OK.
hornet
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5:29pm Tue 27 Nov 12
Steve. Brentford wrote:Sue where have been glad your back I hope johnny didn't play with your rings of fire
I'm Sue wrote:Haha, i was tempted to pop in with Sue myself,fair play, made me laugh on a miserable day.
umpcah wrote:Hi Honey. I just love this footie nonsense....just all balls in the box and testosterone (is that Italian?). Anyways, I can't buzz you 'cos I've been buzzin' myself if you catch my drift! I want to know more about this Grim guy who keeps askin' after me. I think he knew my dad...Johnny Cash.
SUE : Can you give me a quick buzz ? Hope you`re OK.
Malkym
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5:41pm Tue 27 Nov 12
southside7
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7:13pm Tue 27 Nov 12
southside7 wrote:If you go onto youtube and type 'oliver reed after dark', these clips are my favourite. a panel show where he's on there with a real stick in the mud feminist type who takes offence to him and wants him kicked off....he replies .....'oh come here and give us a kiss big t1ts.' is probably the funniest thing I have and will ever see in my life.
I remember Ryan Giggs taking most of a season to find form again after various injuries. The injuries are bound to disrupt form and when he gets back in the swing of things he will become the prolific and dangerous striker we need.
(Ollie, I watched a few Oliver Reed interviews on youtube the other day after seeing your username, the man was an absolute legend and a hero of mine and my mates in our hedontistic days, so, so funny)
mancrobin
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7:36pm Tue 27 Nov 12
smirg kcab wrote:Hope you made the same analysis of Fjortoft's early form.
Goal shy Williams not blaming injuries.
So in other words you are just Shiit then?
Where's sue ?
Onwards and upwards
Oxon-Red
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8:52pm Tue 27 Nov 12
mancrobin wrote:No, he was just craap :-)
smirg kcab wrote: Goal shy Williams not blaming injuries. So in other words you are just Shiit then? Where's sue ? Onwards and upwardsHope you made the same analysis of Fjortoft's early form.
Rafa and Storey are the ones people seem to think will do the business !
I would like to have seen them play together against the two Aden Flint lookalikes that Yeovil had, we would have scored 4 that day.
COYMR
Roger_Smart
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8:52pm Tue 27 Nov 12
Ginger-nutz
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9:58pm Tue 27 Nov 12
Roger_Smart wrote:Charlie boy will be off to the Prem in the january sales, and Paolo will get a big chunk of sell on clause cash to waste...... I mean spend :-)
Speaking of Goals ...Austin has just scored his 21st of the season. 'Goal Machine' and 'Scores for fun' are just not good enough to describe the kid.
smirg kcab
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10:17pm Tue 27 Nov 12
mancrobin wrote:Thinking more of pericrap and doss the toss
smirg kcab wrote:Hope you made the same analysis of Fjortoft's early form.
Goal shy Williams not blaming injuries.
So in other words you are just Shiit then?
Where's sue ?
Onwards and upwards
So we have to wait untill willo puts his red suite and white beard on then?
Where's sue
Onwards and upwards
smirg kcab
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10:17pm Tue 27 Nov 12
mancrobin wrote:Thinking more of pericrap and doss the toss
smirg kcab wrote:Hope you made the same analysis of Fjortoft's early form.
Goal shy Williams not blaming injuries.
So in other words you are just Shiit then?
Where's sue ?
Onwards and upwards
So we have to wait untill willo puts his red suite and white beard on then?
Where's sue
Onwards and upwards
I'm Sue
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10:24pm Tue 27 Nov 12
smirg kcab wrote:His red what, my sweet?
mancrobin wrote:Thinking more of pericrap and doss the toss
smirg kcab wrote:Hope you made the same analysis of Fjortoft's early form.
Goal shy Williams not blaming injuries.
So in other words you are just Shiit then?
Where's sue ?
Onwards and upwards
So we have to wait untill willo puts his red suite and white beard on then?
Where's sue
Onwards and upwards
Blazing Riff
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10:46pm Tue 27 Nov 12
Roger_Smart wrote:Maybe just what QPR need and 'arry's bound to know about him - both being local boys so to speak. What about Simon Cox back on loan in Jan? He was subbed off on Sat. and not inc. in the NF squad tonight. Could be injury I suppose but, if not, might be worth a punt. We're now 7 points adrift of twin leaders!
Speaking of Goals ...Austin has just scored his 21st of the season. 'Goal Machine' and 'Scores for fun' are just not good enough to describe the kid.
mancrobin
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12:19am Wed 28 Nov 12
smirg kcab wrote:I thought Pericard was a pretty decent striker. Clearly didn't work for us and went very flaky towards the end. Don't think Dossovi is comparable.
mancrobin wrote:Thinking more of pericrap and doss the toss
smirg kcab wrote:Hope you made the same analysis of Fjortoft's early form.
Goal shy Williams not blaming injuries.
So in other words you are just Shiit then?
Where's sue ?
Onwards and upwards
So we have to wait untill willo puts his red suite and white beard on then?
Where's sue
Onwards and upwards
I just think we're falling into the trap of throw away players. We sign good prospects, give them a few games, drop them when they don't perform, bring others in and then conclude they're not up to it.
My view is that we have a huge amount of potential talent at this club at the moment. IMO we need to pick a settled squad, stick with it for a decent length of time and see what happens.
Pretty much what we did last season.
Malkym
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6:51am Wed 28 Nov 12
mancrobin wrote:Funniest post on here for ages lol!! ->I thought Pericard was a pretty decent striker -you were that one then!!
smirg kcab wrote:I thought Pericard was a pretty decent striker. Clearly didn't work for us and went very flaky towards the end. Don't think Dossovi is comparable. I just think we're falling into the trap of throw away players. We sign good prospects, give them a few games, drop them when they don't perform, bring others in and then conclude they're not up to it. My view is that we have a huge amount of potential talent at this club at the moment. IMO we need to pick a settled squad, stick with it for a decent length of time and see what happens. Pretty much what we did last season.mancrobin wrote:Thinking more of pericrap and doss the toss So we have to wait untill willo puts his red suite and white beard on then? Where's sue Onwards and upwardssmirg kcab wrote: Goal shy Williams not blaming injuries. So in other words you are just Shiit then? Where's sue ? Onwards and upwardsHope you made the same analysis of Fjortoft's early form.
SeanG92
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10:45am Wed 28 Nov 12
If we can get Collins, Williams and Rooney all to hit their best form we would have one of the best striking forces in the league.
Im sure the form will come, however it may take a slight change in our style of play, more through balls for wiliams, more crosses into the box earlier for rooney and collins, less long balls.
Oi Den!
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12:40pm Wed 28 Nov 12
Ollie Reed's Parky dance! says...
7:06am Tue 27 Nov 12
Personally I like watching him and is a must start as we miss his pace when he is not in the team.