1.   He joined Stoddard Mercia from Coloroll Contracts after their closure.

2.   He then spent four years in London and the South-East, including a spell at the prestigious Gravetithe Manor in East Grinstead.

3.   After their marriage, Mr Williams was posted abroad and served more than six years in several countries, including a spell in the North African desert.

4.   His other first-division experience as a coach includes spells at Mallorca, Real Betis, Oviedo and Compostela.

5.   His coaching experience includes spells with Canterbury and Auckland.

6.   These included spells on the board of directors of textile, cotton and shipping companies.

7.   He has played most of his rugby in New Zealand, including a spell with the Auckland provincial side.

8.   His managerial career has included spells at Cambridge United and Preston North End.

9.   It brings down the curtain on a spectacular goalscoring career that started at Leicester and included spells at Everton, Barcelona and Tottenham.