GEORGE WILLIAMS, one of the heroes from Worcester City‘s run to the second round of the FA Cup, has moved into professional football with League One side Barnsley.
The 21-year-old right-back has penned an 18-month deal at Oakwell after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.
Williams started his career as a scholar at MK Dons before moving on to Loughborough University in the Midland Alliance league.
Worcester management team Carl Heeley and Matt Gardiner spotted his potential and he featured in the club’s famous win over Coventry, and the record-breaking shoot-out loss to Scunthorpe last week.
The defender said: “It hasn’t really sunk in to be honest. I’m absolutely delighted to be here. I only heard about the interest a couple of days ago and now I’m here, so it’s been a bit of a whirlwind.
“I’d like to thank everyone who helped me at Worcester. They’re a good team and are going places.
“I’m only 21 so still quite young. I’m eager and determined. I’d like to think I can provide assists by going forward. I’m really looking forward to working hard on the training ground and pushing myself to get a start in the team.”
