Gwyn Williams

For the Welsh Historian known for his work on Antonio Gramsci, Francisco Goya, and Welsh history, see Gwyn A. Williams. For the rugby league footballer of the 1930s for Wales, and Wigan, see Gwyn Williams (rugby league). For the Welsh poet, novelist and translator, see David Gwyn Williams.

Gwyn Williams is Leeds United's Technical Director, and he is a former Chelsea chief scout who discovered John Terry and helped make a £14m profit on Tore André Flo for the London side.

Chelsea

Gwyn Williams stepped down as Chelsea's chief scout in June 2006 after 27 years at Stamford Bridge.

Prior to joining Chelsea FC as a youth development officer Williams was a teacher at Drayton Manor High School where he held the positions of Head of House and Head of Physical Education. Williams was also Assistant manager at Chelsea under manager Claudio Ranieri.

Leeds United

He has now taken up the post of Technical Director aimed mainly at scouting for Leeds United. He took charge of the first team as they faced Southend United following the resignation of Dennis Wise and the release of Dave Bassett and John Gannon. After the appointment of Gary McAllister he returned to his Technical Director role, where he continues to use his contacts to find players for Leeds United. Two of his most high profile findings are Robert Snodgrass in Scotland and Luciano Becchio in the Spanish second division.