User talk:Welsh football lover

Will Alston is a Welsh footballer who currently plays for Bettws FC in the Welsh Football League. He has played for a number of professional clubs including Wrexham AFC and Newport County AFC. He has played for Wales at u15, u17, u19 and u21 level.

During the 1999/00 season made his first of 19 caps for Wales drawing 1-1 against Northern Ireland in Largs, Scotland. A few days later at the same venue he played in the 1-1 draw against Scotland.

At the age of 14 Will, a product of Afan Nedd schools district team had trials at a number of English premiership and Football League clubs before signing forms with Wrexham AFC under then manager Brian Flynn. He spent 4 years playing for the club making a number of appearances for the youth and reserve team. Although being a regular in the reserves from the age of 16 first team appearances were limited.

During the 2001/02 season Will spent time on loan with Newport County before signing a permanent deal with the South Wales club.

After 18 months with Newport County Will left to join West Ham Utd on a non contract basis until the end of the 2002/03 season. At the end of the season he left West Ham after failing a medical because of ankle ligament damage caused in a game against West Bromwich Albion.

Will joined Afan Lido in the Welsh Premier league for the start of the 2003/04 season.

Will had 2 seasons at Porthcawl Town AFC winning player of the year in his first season. He then played for Maesteg Park for a season before retiring from football to play rugby in 2007.

As a rugby player Will spent time playing for Bridgend Athletic RFC, Ogmore Vale RFC and Maesteg RFC. He was known as a quick utility back who knew where the try line was.

In September 2014 Will signed for Bettws FC in the Welsh Football League. Making his debut against Newport YMCA.