Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams is a former professional footballer and television pundit.
Notable Quotes
"Are we looking at the greatest player ever? It's possible and definitely worth the debate."View Story →
"Alex Scott's 'impressive' display"View Story →
"Nico Gonzalez's ability to play forward passes quickly encouraged Anthony Elanga to make runs in behind the Tottenham defence."View Story →
"Chelsea's struggling defence looked weak and disjointed"View Story →
"Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty."View Story →
"It's absolutely not a penalty. He has got it completely wrong, Konsa's shoulder is pulled down by Ballard."View Story →
"I think he's got it completely wrong."View Story →
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How exceptional Garner became Everton's main man
BBC Sport examines how James Garner has become Everton's most important player.
September 16, 2026Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty
Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident that saw Ezri Konsa concede a penalty in Saturday's win over Sunderland.
September 14, 2026Chelsea's defence looks 'weak & disjointed' - analysis
Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams says Chelsea's "struggling" defence looked "weak and disjointed" in their 2-2 draw against Hull at Stamford Bridge.
September 12, 2026Referee 'completely wrong' to award penalty - Williams
Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank believe Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa was adjudged to foul Dan Ballard, instead claiming that Arsenal should have had a free kick.
September 12, 2026'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive
Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.
September 12, 2026New system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea
It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
September 12, 2026'Confidence' and 'desire' - why Bournemouth's Scott is in demand
BBC Sport pundit Ashley Williams analyses Alex Scott's "impressive" display, after the midfielder scored Bournemouth's only goal in their 1-1 draw against Everton in the Premier League.
August 29, 2026How new signing Gonzalez can be Newcastle's 'quarterback'
BBC Sport pundit Ashley Williams explains how Nico Gonzalez' ability to play forward passes quickly encouraged Anthony Elanga to make runs in behind the Tottenham defence in Newcastle's 2-0 win over the North London side in the Premier League.
August 29, 2026From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.
June 22, 2026