Name: Dan Williams

Date of Birth: 17/10/91

Place of Birth: Worksop

Position: Centre-midfield, Centre-forward

Date Joined NUFC: 2005

First Boys Club Team: Red House Farm

Team Supported As Boy: Newcastle United

Best Footballing Memory: Hat-trick v Derby for Juniors or goal v QPR in FA Youth Cup

Football Idol: Steven Gerrard

Favourite NUFC Player: Joey Barton

Describe Yourself As A Player: Attacking and creative

Which Player Are You Most Like: Gareth Bale

Best Advice Ever Given: Give 100% and work hard

Kenton Schoolboy who made 24 appearances for the U16s in 2007/08, scoring a remarkable 18 goals from an attacking midfield role, similar to that of his hero Steven Gerrard.

Made his only U18 appearance against Sunderland in 2007/08 and aims to build on that during 2008/09.

Had the right attitude drummed in to him at an early age when representing Newcastle City Boys and also practiced hard with his weaker foot to improve his all-round game.

Scored his first United goal in the 3 - 1 win at Sheffield United on 6 December 2008.

Made his Reserve team debut in the 3 - 2 home win over Middlesbrough on 23 February 2009.