Neco Shay Williams of WALES

[Est.1865]

Doesn’t sound like a lad on the move……

Upon receiving the award Neco said: "I'd like to thank my partner and my family for the support this season. I want to thank all the fans for all the support you've given me and the team all season.

"I want to thank the staff that we appreciate so much. We've had a season of ups and downs but we've experienced European football now and that's where I believe Nottingham Forest belongs.

"With the backing of Mr. Marinakis we'll be giving our all to make sure we're back there."

 

[T.B.T.]

There were just too many worthy contenders for the POTY this season. We’re so fortunate to have the likes of Anderson, Gibbs-White, Murillo and, of course, Williams.

Neco thoroughly deserves this award for consistently delivering nothing short of 100% every single match, without exception.

I’m already looking forward to seeing him take his place in our squad next season.

 

[Osiris]

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[MaxiRobriguez]

Well deserved. One of, if not the best left back in the PL this year.

 

[valspoodle]

Damn, I was just going to come on and say "Well deserved". And it is, great season from a top bloke.

 

[Strummer]

Well he got my vote and the award is thoroughly deserved, because he's like Viagra, rock-solid, every week!

 

[Rosie’s A Red]

Well he got my vote and the award is thoroughly deserved, because he's like Viagra, rock-solid, every week!

Neco attracted 48% of the vote - many, many people agreed with you. And I am one of them.

 

[Strummer]

I love a defender, and I love this young man. Get him a new deal "Big" Evangelos, he deserves it.

Possibly the most under-rated full back in the division.

 

[Cureboy]

Best full back in the Premier League. Well deserved the accolade.

 

[greatbowden_garibaldi]

Neco!!!

 

[Masuka]

Well deserved the only player that has been consistently good all season

 

[isaacs]

What an engine the lad has, and consistently good week in week out over what has been a long long season - deserved POTY.

After watching his post match interview with Col and that sounds very much like a lad who wants to be here next season and beyond.

 

[RedRich]

Well done Neco. Your efforts have been a pleasure to watch

 

[FBS]

Thoroughly deserved.
Pleased for him.

 

[sammy the snake]

Delighted for him. I voted for MGW but only because I thought Neco dropped his outrageous energy levels about Feb time..

He’s one of us, I think I’m supporting Wales here on. England can go f*** themselves

 

[Canadian_red]

If we're ever having a goalie crisis mid game, we also know who to call upon.

Top player and 17m quid very well spent.

 

[YouReds43]

Wales v Ghana: 'World Cup miss still hurts', says Neco Williams before friendly with finalists

Neco Williams admits missing out on this summer's World Cup still hurts because he was convinced Wales would have made an impact in America.

www.bbc.co.uk

Williams joined Nottingham Forest from Liverpool in July 2022 for a fee of £12m and has since gone on to make over 150 appearances for the club
Much could change before then, including Williams' club - if admirers get their way.
A figure of consistency for Forest in a year where they had four managers, the Liverpool academy graduate was named the club's player of the year.
He says there is a natural disappointment in how the season panned out, with the club having to fight off relegation and missing out on a Europa League final after a last-four defeat by Aston Villa.
Villa – along with Everton, Manchester United and Newcastle – are among the admirers in Williams, who still has three years left on his City Ground deal but is thought to have opened talks on a new contract.
"I've got representatives to sort that kind of stuff out but I'm just enjoying my football," he said.
"We've got these two games and then I can enjoy a little break and that's what I'm focused on at the minute."
That, and Wales' next crack at a major finals with the countdown to Euro 2028 having begun.
For Wales, at least.

 

[Listen 'ere young man]

In action for Wales vs Ghana on BBC3 if anyone is interested.

 

["...in the top one"]

The Wales shirt and Neco being name-checked are positives.

The "brass band" going through a greatest hits album during the 1st half, is not, especially in a half empty ground. Seriously annoying and should never happen in a football stadium!

 

[Strummer]

In action for Wales vs Ghana on BBC3 if anyone is interested.

Alas, if I were only still capable of legally receiving BBC3!

(Thanks, Brexit! No, really, f*** off).

 

[Malwood]

Interesting how often the players reference Mr Marinakis when they are giving these kind of speeches. You don't hear players from other clubs mentioning their owners. Does give the impression it's a close-knit group, like everyone says.

 

[Fawazzock]

It's hilarious if not unnerving how the name "Mr" Maranakis is propagated by the staff. Might as well be Don Maranakis

In Mr Maranakis we trust!

 

[Strummer]

It's hilarious if not unnerving how the name "Mr" Maranakis is propagated by the staff. Might as well be Don Maranakis

In Mr Maranakis we trust!

He made them an offer they could not refuse.

But, it’s good to have an owner who is respected by others.

 

[Strummer]

Fabulous cross from young Neco for Wales‘ equaliser last night.

 

[GregorRobertson]

BBC were trying to get him a move to a “big club” before kick off yesterday. Which was annoying.