Brandon Williams makes first appearance in 19 months as ex-Man Utd star tries to revive career

Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has made his first appearance in 578 days following being sentenced for dangerous driving in May.

Williams was handed a 14-month prison sentence, suspended for two years after crashing his Audi A3 at almost 100 mph on August 20, 2023.

The ex-United star admitted he was attempting to impress a female passenger and had been filmed by a witness holding a balloon in his mouth.

Judge Eric Lamb banned Williams from driving for three years and ordered him to complete 180 hours of unpaid work.

The 24-year-old had previously last made an appearance back in December 2023 while on loan at Ipswich, but returned to action on Tuesday for Hull City.

Brandon Williams in action for Hull City (credit: getty)

Williams came on for 15 minutes for the Championship side in a trial appearance as he looks to find a club ahead of the new season.

Speaking in May via The Daily Mail, Williams insisted he wants to turn his full attention back to football and live up to the potential United saw in him.

"It hurts me watching football now because I just want to be there, I just want to play. I miss being in a team, on the coach, travelling to games, having meals together and just doing things," he said.

"I want to have that feeling again of winning and being around the changing room environment."

Williams revealed he has had lots of offers on the table, and is interested in moving abroad in order to reignite his career.

"I've had loads of teams trying to get me out - America, Europe, and England - but I haven't been ready. I want to go somewhere 100 per cent focused and kick on," he continued.

"I would like to experience that different culture. I'm only 24 so I could do three or four years abroad. Definitely Europe at a good club or an upcoming club."