James Williams (Irish footballer)

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James Williams
Personal information
Full name James Richard Williams
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Ulster ? (?)
International career
1886 Ireland 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Richard Williams was an Irish international footballer who played club football for Ulster as a forward.

Williams made two appearances for Ireland at the 1886 British Home Championship, scoring one goal.

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