Young defenders join new clubs after leaving Cobblers

Young defenders Jay Williams and Camron McWilliams have signed for new clubs this week after leaving the Cobblers earlier in the summer.

Williams has joined National League South outfit Wealdstone FC. The 19-year-old, who made 16 appearances for the Cobblers after breaking through in 2018/19, was released by Keith Curle after seven years at the club.

Williams was named under Trialist O for Wealdstone and has made five appearances since his debut against Dartford, scoring his first goal for the club against Hayes & Yeading.

The defender has been deployed as a centre-half and a right-back during pre-season and spent a portion of last season on loan at National League North side Kettering Town.

Meanwhile, Camron McWilliams has made a step up having joined Cardiff City U23s. The younger brother of Shaun was also released by Northampton this summer and joins the Bluebirds after impressing on trial.