Ex-Premier League star and MOTD pundit Ashley Williams denies threatening linesman at children's game

"Pictures show Match Of The Day pundit Williams, 41, whose son had been playing in the Under-15s game, pointing his finger at the volunteer match official - with video showing him remonstrating with parents. Williams denies making any threats, with a source saying the ex-Everton and Swansea City defender had instead told the linesman off for swearing in front of his young daughter."

"I sort of put my hand up and said fair enough'. But he has then carried it on, saying you're a disgrace, let's take it outside'. That's where other people heard it and seen that he's acting in a threatening manner. It's just the attitude of the man, someone who has been a professional player. I'd be no match for him in a fight. I found it intimidating to be honest."

Ashley Williams was accused of confronting and allegedly threatening a volunteer linesman during an Under-15s match while watching his son play. Photographs and video reportedly show Williams remonstrating with parents and pointing at the official. Williams and his spokesman deny that any threats were made and say he complained about swearing in front of his young daughter. Linesman Richard Gold says he faced abuse from players and parents, reacted in frustration, and then felt intimidated after Williams allegedly called him a disgrace and challenged him to 'take it outside', prompting the referee to remove Williams from the sideline.

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