Owen Williams - an appreciation

jgriffin · Post by **jgriffin** » Fri May 26, 2017 1:51 pm

Amongst all the justified hou-haa over Fred, I'd like to pay tribute to the lad from Ystradgynlais who for me has been a rock for most of the last 4 years. He has played out of position whenever needed and done a great job, he has kicked some cracking and match-winning goals, and booted two of the best touchline hugging penalty clearances I have seen at any level, far better than those claimed to be 'best ever' on Ruck. He has been a great Tiger.
I don't blame him for cashing in with a double-your-money offer, and I wish him well on the summer tour with Wales.
A gem and a gent.

Maidman · Post by **Maidman** » Fri May 26, 2017 2:29 pm

+1

A real fav in our house. (especially amongst the ladies ever since he did his calendar shot!)

mol2 · Post by **mol2** » Fri May 26, 2017 3:26 pm

Met him a few times (a friend's company sponsored him for Tigers)
Nice, polite, humble guy.

Shame he's leaving, but wish him well and hope he gets the international recognition he deserves.

tigerburnie · Post by **tigerburnie** » Fri May 26, 2017 6:31 pm

He was indeed a fine player for the Tigers, put up with a fair bit without letting it effect his commitment to the shirt.

chewbacca · Post by **chewbacca** » Fri May 26, 2017 6:59 pm

A fine player and professional. He will be sorely missed I fear. Good luck Owen

strawclearer · Post by **strawclearer** » Fri May 26, 2017 8:34 pm

chewbacca wrote:A fine player and professional. He will be sorely missed I fear. Good luck Owen

Be nice to see him kick on...

Flash · Post by **Flash** » Fri May 26, 2017 9:11 pm

He's been a top player for us, developed really well. But for bad timings of injuries he'd probably have more international caps too. It's also a shame he's the exact sort of player we need to sign.

strawclearer · Post by **strawclearer** » Fri May 26, 2017 10:05 pm

Flash wrote:He's been a top player for us, developed really well. But for bad timings of injuries he'd probably have more international caps too. It's also a shame he's the exact sort of player we need to sign.

Yes - we might argue over the relative merits of Ford and Burns but I don't think many would favour Joe Ford over Owen Williams! Any takers?

tigercaspian · Post by **tigercaspian** » Fri May 26, 2017 10:48 pm

strawclearer wrote:
Flash wrote:He's been a top player for us, developed really well. But for bad timings of injuries he'd probably have more international caps too. It's also a shame he's the exact sort of player we need to sign.
Yes - we might argue over the relative merits of Ford and Burns but I don't think many would favour Joe Ford over Owen Williams! Any takers?

Nope: Flash got it right first time.

G.K · Post by **G.K** » Fri May 26, 2017 11:10 pm

Gets my vote

wormus · Post by **wormus** » Sat May 27, 2017 2:48 am

jgriffin wrote:Amongst all the justified hou-haa over Fred, I'd like to pay tribute to the lad from Ystradgynlais who for me has been a rock for most of the last 4 years. He has played out of position whenever needed and done a great job, he has kicked some cracking and match-winning goals, and booted two of the best touchline hugging penalty clearances I have seen at any level, far better than those claimed to be 'best ever' on Ruck. He has been a great Tiger.
I don't blame him for cashing in with a double-your-money offer, and I wish him well on the summer tour with Wales.
A gem and a gent.

** Totally agree with JG - So sorry to see him depart but given the cash any one would take that chance. However he really deserves the leaving shirt as he has given ALL to Tigers.
Great personality and great parents too ( well his father bought me a pint @ the Liberty Stadium!)
I hope he gets plenty of Welsh caps as is a great player and a sad loss to Tigers but will he enjoy Glous? I wonder - perhaps another stepping stone back to The Principality.
Thanks Owen.

Cagey Tiger · Post by **Cagey Tiger** » Sat May 27, 2017 10:14 am

Agree with all the above

chris111 · Post by **chris111** » Sat May 27, 2017 11:20 am

Cagey Tiger wrote:Agree with all the above

Another upvote - all players have their ups and down, but OW has been a remarkably consistent performer for Tigers, and was always prepared to put his body on the line. Thank you, Owen and good luck in the future.

I'd love to see the Welsh selectors come to their senses (he could probably cure the Welsh national side of their tendency to blow games in the final quarter....he's a fantastic 'game closer'!)

Noddy555 · Post by **Noddy555** » Sat May 27, 2017 2:46 pm

Yes a good player and a gentleman brought up in the tradition of Welsh star rugby players. I don't think that it will be too long before he replaces Biggar as Welsh National fly half. Good Luck Owen.

rocktop51 · Post by **rocktop51** » Sat May 27, 2017 7:23 pm

In many ways we'll miss him more than FB for his versatilty. Will always be welcome at Welford Road and assured of a good reception.

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