He began his career at Tranmere Rovers, playing 201 games in all competitions between 1978 and July 1985, when he made a £12,000 move to Port Vale.
He helped the "Cherries" to the Third Division championship in 1986–87 before moving on to Cardiff City in 1991, following a loan spell at Wigan Athletic.
After playing as an amateur, Williams signed for Tranmere Rovers in 1979 under the stewardship of John King.
[1] He played regularly during the club's 1985–86 Fourth Division promotion campaign, scoring three goals in 44 appearances.
[1] However, he lost his form the following season, playing 18 games at Vale Park, before being sold to Bournemouth for £30,000 in December 1986.
By November 2008, Williams was working for BBC Radio Solent as a summariser and co-commentator for Bournemouth matches.