David Williams (footballer, born 1955)

David Michael Williams (born 11 March 1955) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, spending most of his career with Bristol Rovers.

Williams was still player-manager of Rovers when Norwich City manager Ken Brown took him to Carrow Road before the start of the 1985–86 season.

After completing a youth team coaching role at Manchester United in 2002, he spent some time as a driving instructor in Harrogate, returning to Norwich to as Assistant Academy Manager in the summer of 2004.

[3][5] In addition to his role at Carrow Road, he also coached the Welsh international youth sides as assistant to Brian Flynn.

In May 2007 at the age of 52 Williams left Norwich and retired from club coaching though continued his involvement with the Welsh youth squads.