| Full Name: | John William Williams |
| Born: | 03/10/1960 (age 65) |
| Place of Birth: | Liverpool |
| Nationality: | England |
| First Team Debut: | 19/10/1991 v Birmingham City (A) - Barclays League Division Three (old) |
| Signed: | 18/10/1991 (Loan - Bournemouth) |
| Left: | 10/11/0091 (Returned to Bournemouth) |
John, a very combative central defender, arrived at Springfield Park on loan from Bournemouth in October 1991. He made his Latics League debut on 19th October 1991 against Birmingham City at St Andrews.
The game resulted in a 3-3 draw. He made 4 League appearances without scoring for the club before returning to Dean Court.