Portsmouth winger Ryan Williams gives emphatic response to criticism levelled at him this season

And the Pompey winger is aiming to continue clocking up the games and creating memories this season after his Fratton return.

Williams has racked up 34 appearances this term on his second stay with the club he emerged at as a youngster.

There were questions raised about the Australian international’s injury record, after he was sidelined after his arrival from Rotherham with a quad issue.

But, aside from a groin injury over the Christmas period, the 26-year-old has been available for selection.

Williams is content with what his overall return says about his fitness - and his contribution to positive results.

He said: ‘I always think if you play 30 or 35-plus games is fully taking part in the season. That’s how I view it.

‘The aim at the start of the season is to try to be available for every game.

‘I think the games I have played we’ve enjoyed more wins than losses.

‘When I came into the team we went through that period when we were really consistent and getting the job done.

‘And we’ve been like that up the last few away games.’

Williams’ appearance record this season follows on from playing 41 times in the Championship last season with Rotherham and 88 outings there in two campaigns, after a pubis problem at previous club Barnsley.

The former Fulham man admitted he wanted more than the 26 starts he’s picked up so far this term under Kenny Jackett.

But Williams feels there’s still hopefully time to create positive memories.

He added: ‘It’s okay (playing 34 games) considering I was injured for the first few games and I had a little period over Christmas where all the football caught up with me a bit.

‘It’s been a little bit stop-start and not as consistent in terms of game time as what I would’ve imagined.

‘Injuries are injuries. You can try you best to prevent them but you can’t always do that, but I’m happy enough.

‘Hopefully we can still create some really good memories this season.

‘We’ve got a lot to look forward to, not that I haven’t enjoyed the game so far because most of the games at Fratton are quite eventful and fun to be involved in, and there was the Southampton and Arsenal games when the fans were unbelievable.

‘There’s been some good ones so far, but the one which which will trump them are getting promoted and the EFL Trophy final.’