The Jack Williams Trophy carries weight at Wrexham. Named after an early Supporters’ Association stalwart, the award has defined player excellence at the Racecourse Ground since the mid-seventies.
Fans vote, and their choices matter. The list of winners reads like a roll call of genuine Wrexham legends.
Paul Mullin 2024/25 WINNER
Career Highlights
Paul Mullin won the Jack Williams Trophy in 2022-23, claiming both Wrexham’s Player of the Season award and the National League’s individual honour. He became the first Welsh player to win it since Marc Williams in 2009 and only the second striker since Williams to be recognised.
After firing Wrexham into League Two with his goals, Mullin recovered from a serious pre-season injury to win the award for a third time in 2024-25. No other Wrexham player has achieved that distinction.
About the Jack Williams Trophy
Four players claimed the trophy twice before Mullin’s third triumph. Mike Williams, Kevin Russell, Gary Bennett and Luke Young each earned that distinction through sustained quality.
Neil Roberts managed something peculiar in 2008. He won Player of the Season and was immediately released by Brian Little.
Complete list of Jack Williams Trophy winners
| Winner | Season | Winning Season Apps | Winning Season Goals | Wrexham Career Apps | Wrexham Career Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mullin | 2024/25 | 37(11) | 8 | 145(27) | 110 |
| Ollie Rathbone | 2023/24 | 38(5) | 26 | – | – |
| Paul Mullin | 2022/23 | 52(1) | 47 | – | – |
| Paul Mullin | 2021/22 | 43(1) | 32 | – | – |
| Luke Young | 2020/21 | 43 | 11 | 223(36) | 23 |
| Luke Young | 2019/20 | 39(2) | 3 | – | – |
| Rob Lainton | 2018/19 | 50 | 0 | 143 | 0 |
| Shaun Pearson | 2017/18 | 45 | 5 | 140(1) | 12 |
| Martin Riley | 2016/17 | 31(1) | 0 | 73(3) | 0 |
| Connor Jennings | 2015/16 | 48 | 14 | 95(7) | 23 |
| Manny Smith | 2014/15 | 61 | 2 | 108 | 4 |
| Mark Carrington | 2013/14 | 41(1) | 2 | 108(12) | 5 |
| Danny Wright | 2012/13 | 43(4) | 18 | 74(12) | 25 |
| Neil Ashton | 2011/12 | 51 | 12 | 243(1) | 16 |
| Jay Harris | 2010/11 | 42(2) | 5 | 208(11) | 20 |
| Andy Fleming | 2009/10 | 39(2) | 1 | 70(6) | 1 |
| Marc Williams | 2008/09 | 25(4) | 17 | 62(32) | 21 |
| Neil Roberts | 2007/08 | 37(2) | 9 | 137(29) | 40 |
| Steve Evans | 2006/07 | 39(1) | 2 | 88(5) | 7 |
| Andy Holt | 2004/05 | 58 | 7 | 97(1) | 10 |
| Dennis Lawrence | 2003/04 | 51 | 5 | 220(10) | 19 |
| Andy Morrell | 2002/03 | 51 | 39 | 192(75) | 96 |
| Jim Whitley | 2001/02 | 39 | 0 | 91 | 2 |
| Mark McGregor | 2000/01 | 53 | 7 | 309(9) | 14 |
| Darren Ferguson | 1999/00 | 47 | 6 | 192(1) | 24 |
| Dean Spink | 1998/99 | 43(11) | 3 | 105(20) | 12 |
| Brian Carey | 1997/98 | 57 | 2 | 333(8) | 17 |
| Andy Marriott | 1996/97 | 56 | 0 | 261 | 0 |
| Waynne Phillips | 1995/96 | 53(2) | 5 | 285(36) | 23 |
| Gary Bennett | 1994/95 | 65 | 47 | 175(2) | 114 |
| Gary Bennett | 1993/94 | 51 | 39 | – | – |
| Tony Humes | 1992/93 | 48 | 0 | 247(8) | 10 |
| Andy Thackeray | 1991/92 | 57 | 5 | 183(17) | 18 |
| Mark Morris | 1990/91 | 55 | 0 | 137 | 0 |
| Nigel Beaumont | 1989/90 | 55 | 3 | 150(5) | 4 |
| Kevin Russell | 1988/89 | 60 | 27 | 328(34) | 79 |
| Kevin Russell | 1987/88 | 48 | 25 | – | – |
| Mike Williams | 1986/87 | 62 | 1 | 232(6) | 5 |
| Mike Williams | 1985/86 | 33(2) | 0 | – | – |
| Jack Keay | 1984/85 | 50 | 4 | 199 | 11 |
| Dave Gregory | 1983/84 | 57(1) | 24 | 184(10) | 45 |
| Robbie Savage | 1982/83 | 34 | 13 | 341 | 31 |
| Eddie Niedzwiecki | 1981/82 | 54 | 0 | 141 | 0 |
| Steve Fox | 1980/81 | 44(4) | 11 | 173(8) | 18 |
| Dixie McNeil | 1979/80 | 49 | 21 | 210(2) | 88 |
| John Roberts | 1978/79 | 50 | 0 | 189(2) | 6 |
| Gareth Davies | 1977/78 | 65 | 3 | 604(8) | 22 |
| Graham Whittle | 1976/77 | 56(3) | 35 | 371(23) | 117 |
| Brian Lloyd | 1975/76 | 61 | 0 | 330 | 3 |
This comprehensive list represents 50 years of the Jack Williams Trophy, voted by Wrexham supporters to honour outstanding individual performances. Four players won the award twice before Paul Mullin’s historic third triumph. Mike Williams, Kevin Russell, Gary Bennett and Luke Young each earned that distinction through sustained quality. Players marked in bold won the trophy multiple times.
