He is most famously known for commentating the 1998 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play-off qualifiers between Iran and Australia, for which SBS won a Logie Award.
[4] Williams was due to commentate for SBS at the 2002 FIFA World Cup before falling ill with depression and chronic fatigue syndrome.
[1] In 1998, Soccer Australia signed a ten-year contract with the Seven Network to broadcast all NSL and Socceroos matches on C7 Sport.
[6][7] Williams later commentated Australia's 2000 Summer Olympics campaign before covering the 2002 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play-off qualifying series against Uruguay.
[9] Following his withdrawal from full-time work, Williams presented a highlights package for the A-League, and hosted a football program on 2KY radio.