Ben Williams confirmed 2 year deal

**~~Speedway~~** · 10-07-2012 01:08 PM

Ben Williams rumour is gathering pace online.

**S4uzee** · 10-07-2012 01:09 PM

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Ben Williams rumour is gathering pace online.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/t...lchesterunited

**Rivers Cuomo** · 10-07-2012 01:16 PM

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http://www1.skysports.com/football/t...lchesterunited

Brilliant signing if it comes off, Kudos to the guy that mentioned this on the PM board ages ago.

**Andy74** · 10-07-2012 01:17 PM

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http://www1.skysports.com/football/t...lchesterunited

Good keeper and one some Championship clubs seemed to be keen on.

Looks very much like Fenlon is going for less signings but getting good players in key positions.

**SlickShoes** · 10-07-2012 01:19 PM

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Good keeper and one some Championship clubs seemed to be keen on.

Looks very much like Fenlon is going for less signings but getting good players in key positions.

Don't get too excited, as soon as he makes his first mistake the forum will be full of the usual posts berating hibs for signing ***** keepers.

**Andy74** · 10-07-2012 01:20 PM

Williams signed for Colchester United for £60,000 on 10 July 2009. He made his debut in a 7–1 away win over Norwich City on 8 August 2009. His first clean sheet of the 2009–10 season came against Southampton in a 0–0 draw on 5 September 2009. He since kept a further 16 clean sheets during his debut season and has not only established himself as Colchester United's first choice goalkeeper, but has also become a favourite with the U's faithful due to his assured, commanding performances. These solid performances led to Ben Williams winning three Player of the Season Awards at the end of the 2009/10 season for Colchester United, including both the CUSA home and away player of the year awards as voted for by fans and also the Official Player of the Year Award. He decided to leave Colchester when his contract expired in June 2012 in order to follow his desire of playing in the Championship.

**S4uzee** · 10-07-2012 01:23 PM

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Williams signed for Colchester United for £60,000 on 10 July 2009. He made his debut in a 7–1 away win over Norwich City on 8 August 2009. His first clean sheet of the 2009–10 season came against Southampton in a 0–0 draw on 5 September 2009. He since kept a further 16 clean sheets during his debut season and has not only established himself as Colchester United's first choice goalkeeper, but has also become a favourite with the U's faithful due to his assured, commanding performances. These solid performances led to Ben Williams winning three Player of the Season Awards at the end of the 2009/10 season for Colchester United, including both the CUSA home and away player of the year awards as voted for by fans and also the Official Player of the Year Award. He decided to leave Colchester when his contract expired in June 2012 in order to follow his desire of playing in the Championship.

can't ask for more than that really. Although once he signs for hibs ........

**Pretty Boy** · 10-07-2012 01:56 PM

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http://www1.skysports.com/football/t...lchesterunited

Good signing if it comes off.

Starting to look quite solid at the back with McPake, Clancy and hopefully a promising goalkeeper signed.

**Thecat23** · 10-07-2012 01:59 PM

He's signed now.

BREAKING NEWS: Goalkeeper Ben Williams has signed for Hibernian. The 29-year-old has agreed a two year deal

***Off the bar*** · 10-07-2012 02:01 PM

confirmation on club website, Williams signs

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2837380

**Andy74** · 10-07-2012 02:02 PM

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He's signed now.

BREAKING NEWS: Goalkeeper Ben Williams has signed for Hibernian. The 29-year-old has agreed a two year deal

Yep. On official site. http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/page/La...,10290,00.html

**jamieross** · 10-07-2012 02:02 PM

On hibs twitter too!

**Hibtastic** · 10-07-2012 02:02 PM

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confirmation on club website, Williams signs

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2837380

Looks like a cracking signing!!!

**BEEJ** · 10-07-2012 02:03 PM

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confirmation on club website, Williams signs

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2837380

Now that is an an encouraging signing. Good news, indeed!

Welcome to ER, Ben. :pfgwa

(Does this mean that Mark Brown will soon be offski then?)

**hibsbollah** · 10-07-2012 02:04 PM

Big Bad Ben Williams

Welcome.

Edit. Jambo colchester fan (must be the only one) at my work spewing...says hes good, 'makes some unbelievable saves'

***Chuck Rhoades*** · 10-07-2012 02:04 PM

Welcome Ben.

***stokesmessiah*** · 10-07-2012 02:05 PM

Welcome aboard

***cabbageandribs1875*** · 10-07-2012 02:05 PM

i've lost touch the last few weeks, what top is that Ben williams is wearing in the pic on official site ? is it just a training one or whit ?

***Northernhibee*** · 10-07-2012 02:05 PM

Welcome to the Cabbage, Ben

Well done Nutsy, things are looking more promising for next season.

***Stevie Reid*** · 10-07-2012 02:09 PM

Over 300 appearances, definitely the experience we need, great age too

**Pretty Boy** · 10-07-2012 02:09 PM

Good signing.

Hopefully the moaning will subside for Oooh 5 minutes.

**Rivers Cuomo** · 10-07-2012 02:10 PM

Really happy with this signing.

***Northernhibee*** · 10-07-2012 02:12 PM

These signings are showing far more ambition than CC ever showed. Cairney - highly rated attacking midfielder on his way up, McPake - a rock solid leader, Clancy - coming from a team looking forward to the Champions League qualifiers and now Williams-a leader, a highly rated keeper who had interest from Championship clubs.

Exactly what we need - a bit of ambition. Keep them coming!

***matty_f*** · 10-07-2012 02:13 PM

Didn't see a separate thread. We have a keeper.

**Greenblood70** · 10-07-2012 02:22 PM

Seems like a bit of a coup getting this boy...well done to all concerned. Lets get a decent centre forward in now and that will be a decent spine to the team that we can build round.

***CallumLaidlaw*** · 10-07-2012 02:22 PM

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These signings are showing far more ambition than CC ever showed. Cairney - highly rated attacking midfielder on his way up, McPake - a rock solid leader, Clancy - coming from a team looking forward to the Champions League qualifiers and now Williams-a leader, a highly rated keeper who had interest from Championship clubs.

Exactly what we need - a bit of ambition. Keep them coming!

I am happy with the look of Fenlons signings, BUT were CC's signings that bad on paper? Ozzy & Pallson - highly rated youngster from the EPL, O'Hanlon - commanding centre half from a club where he had been player of the season, Griffiths - young talented goalscorer on loan from the EPL who was also a Hibee. O'Connor - experienced striker who'd amassed over £4m in transfer fees.

I'm liking that we're building from the back tho. Left back, 2 wingers and striker still to come at least I hope.

***Stevie Reid*** · 10-07-2012 02:22 PM

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Over 300 appearances, definitely the experience we need, great age too

I should add that I'm also much more excited about who the striker we bring in may be after a signing of this calibre.

If bringing in the likes of Maybury and Kerr (I know that they haven't signed) means that we can spend a bit more on bigger priorities, then it makes sense IMO.

***Off the bar*** · 10-07-2012 02:23 PM

any rumours on signing some strikers?

new signings look good to me, but seams like as we've shut the door at the back we've no outlet upfront. IMO Doyle is very light weight

**frazeHFC** · 10-07-2012 02:26 PM

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Williams signed for Colchester United for £60,000 on 10 July 2009. He made his debut in a 7–1 away win over Norwich City on 8 August 2009. His first clean sheet of the 2009–10 season came against Southampton in a 0–0 draw on 5 September 2009. He since kept a further 16 clean sheets during his debut season and has not only established himself as Colchester United's first choice goalkeeper, but has also become a favourite with the U's faithful due to his assured, commanding performances. These solid performances led to Ben Williams winning three Player of the Season Awards at the end of the 2009/10 season for Colchester United, including both the CUSA home and away player of the year awards as voted for by fans and also the Official Player of the Year Award. He decided to leave Colchester when his contract expired in June 2012 in order to follow his desire of playing in the Championship.

Cheers for that, sounds promising!

***Stevie Reid*** · 10-07-2012 02:26 PM

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any rumours on signing some strikers?

new signings look good to me, but seams like as we've shut the door at the back we've no outlet upfront. IMO Doyle is very light weight

I think that Doyle has looked excellent at times for us, and would be the perfect foil for a big target man - the fact that we were prepared to have a look at Kyle suggests that we are looking for one.

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