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'Everybody deserves a second chance' - Forgotten ex-Man Utd prospect finds new club following struggles with mental health and driving ban

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<p>Williams left United last summer following the expiry of his contract but was unable to find a new club, having been handed a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ex-man-utd-brandon-williams-14-month-suspended-prison-sentence-community-service-dangerous-driving/bltfc21bf2871810376" target="_blank">suspended prison sentence for dangerous driving in 2023.</a> But Hull have taken a chance on the defender, featuring him in their recent pre-season win over Sunderland.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Hull head coach Sergej Jakirovic has opened up on the arrangement, saying: ""I like to help people because everyone deserves a second chance in life," he told Hull Live. "I spoke with him very honestly, and I explained to him what I expect from him.
</p><p>"We will be very careful, very, very slow. We have time, so we will try to help him. I think the quality is there because he was on a high level at Man United, so his quality is there. We need him to bring good fitness, and then we will make a decision.
</p><p>"For me, his mentality is good. From our conversations, he's a very normal guy. He just asked me yesterday (Monday), 'can I play?' and then I asked him, 'do you feel comfortable to play some minutes?' His desire is there, and so is the hard work.
</p><p>"On Saturday [when they played Stockport County at Edgeley Park], we left him here in Hull to carry on training, and so far, everything has gone according to the plan."</p>

WHAT WAS SAID?

<p>Williams has also recently opened up about his struggles with mental health, admitting he could never be openly honest about his feelings during his time at United due to fears over what would happen as a result. Hull have made a major show of support to the young defender by taking him on, where he will hope he can return to the top level.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Hull are taking the situation with Williams one step at a time, and it remains to be seen whether he will be signed permanently ahead of the Championship campaign beginning in a few weeks' time.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WILLIAMS?

'Everybody deserves a second chance' - Forgotten ex-Man Utd prospect finds new club following struggles with mental health and driving ban | Goal.com

Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has been given a lifeline after featuring for Hull City against Sunderland in a pre-season friendly following struggles with mental health.

&apos;Everybody deserves a second chance&apos; - Forgotten ex-Man Utd prospect finds new club following struggles with mental health and driving ban

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