Williams agrees Albion switch
29 Sep 2006 - 10:14:44
Aston Villa's teenage forward Sam Williams has agreed to join Brighton and Hove Albion on a one-month loan deal.
The Seagulls' caretaker boss Dean Wilkins had been hoping to bring in an experienced striker, with Preston's Danny Dichio at the top of his wanted list.
His search proved fruitless and he has instead turned to Williams, 19, to give him more options up front.
White told the club's official website: "Sam's not the experienced striker that we're after, but I think he will be good for us.
"We went to look at him play for Villa's reserves on Monday night and he did well.
"He'll give us something different and I'm looking forward to seeing him in action on Saturday (against Chesterfield).
"We'll take him for the month initially and then see how it goes from there."
Williams is yet to make a first team appearance for Villa, but scored twice in 15 outings during a loan spell at Wrexham last season.