Iwan Williams: Former Cofis boss named Director of Football of Bangor 1876
Bangor 1876 have named Iwan Williams as their Director of Football.
The ex-Caernarfon manager, who won the Cymru Alliance title in 2016, moves into the new role after being forced to retire from playing due to injury.
Williams had been focusing on management, taking up roles with Caernarfon and Llandudno however the 34-year-old was signed as a player to Bangor 1876 this summer.
“I am incredibly humbled and overwhelmed, not only to be asked to remain as part of this fantastic project but to be given the role of director of football,” said Williams.
“Since I’ve been at this club, although unlucky with injuries, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every single second. I’ve met some fantastic people and have made lifelong friends.”
Taking about his new role, Williams, whose playing career also included spells at Porthmadog and Newtown, said: “My message to the young players around the Bangor area is that we will provide you with the best opportunities in the area and will look to develop children and young people on the pitch as well as off it, whilst also providing a pathway to our fantastic first team.
“We have already recruited qualified coaches, with more coming in for discussions in the very near future, which is exciting,”
“Along with developing a Junior Section aspiring to become an Accredited Academy, I will also be linking up with the Girls’ section and ensuring that we become a complete club.”
(Featured Image: Bangor 1876)
