June 9, 2004

English duo Mark Williams & Wayne O'Sullivan are poised to sign for Geylang United when the S-League transfer window opens on June 14.

Williams and O'Sullivan are direct replacements for Daniel Hill and Milan Blagojevic, who have left the club.

Veteran Australian international Blagojevic only played one game for the club before suffering a knee injury in March. While defender Hill requested to leave Singapore to settle personal issues in England.

A third foreign signing is also on the cards for the Eagles with Chinese forward Chang Hui also leaving.

Eagles coach Scott O'Donell said Mark is a solid defender who is good in the air and on the ground while Wayne is a player who infects the whole team with his enthusiasm as he good on the ball & hard-working in the middle of the park.

Williams, 25, started his career with English side Tranmere Rovers before going on to play for Northwich Victoria, Barrow, Rochdale, Rotherham & Chester City. The Liverpool-born defender was then lured to Brunei and played for the Wasps in the Malaysian League for the past 2 seasons.

O'Sullivan, 30, gained accolades playing for Cardiff City & Plymouth Argyle before moving to the Australian National Soccer League. His workhorse style won Sullivan many fans during his stints with Parramatta Power & then Northern Spirit, where coach Lawrie McKinna recommended him to the Eagles.