Ex-Manchester United player makes candid admission after career lifeline

Ex-Manchester United player makes candid admission after career lifeline - 'people don't understand'

Brandon Williams has been handed a career lifeline after leaving Man United

Brandon Williams of Hull City during pre-season (Image: Getty Images)

Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has opened up on a 'difficult' period in his life after signing for Hull City on a free transfer.

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Williams came through the United youth set-up and made 51 appearances for the first team. The former England under-21 international spent loan spells away from Old Trafford with Norwich City and Ipswich Town but his career was turned upside down two years ago.

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Williams was involved in a high-speed car crash. Thankfully there were no fatalities or serious injuries caused by the incident.

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The 24-year-old was handed a 14-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, a three-year driving ban, and a significant amount of community service in May at Chester Crown Court.

After being released by United last summer, Williams last played a competitive match back in December 2023 and his career was in jeopardy.

He has been handed a lifeline by the Tigers after impressing on trial, signing an initial one-year contract at the MKM Stadium with the option of a further year.

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And after being given a second chance in football, Williams is determined to pay back the people he has 'let down' as he reflected on the mistakes he has made in the past.

"It was just a learning process. Things did happen, but like I said, I've learned from them now," Williams told Hull Live.

"I'm growing up now, I'm not a young player no more. I'm becoming one of the senior players in the squad as well, so it's important for me to help the young players as well because I know how difficult it is.

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"It was difficult because everyone kind of forgot what I actually achieved; people don't understand that. I didn't even understand at the time what I've actually achieved (playing for Manchester United at such a young age).

"There are a lot of people in the world who would wish that for their child or something like that. It was upsetting that I've let a lot of people down; it's for me to get things right now. Like, I've always said as well, I don't want any sympathy from anyone.

"It was my actions; I took responsibility for them. I've apologised, and all I can do now is just focus on my football and get things right on the pitch, and I'm sure that people will appreciate that."

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Williams is in line to make his Hull debut this weekend when they take on Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.

You can watch the full interview with Brandon Williams in the latest 1904 Club episode here.

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