Former Championship manager, 44, now working at Bristol Airport as picture of him in uniform goes viral
Gaffer has done a whole host of interesting and different jobs over the years
TAKE A SECOND LUKE Former Championship manager, 44, now working at Bristol Airport as picture of him in uniform goes viral
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A FORMER Championship manager has swapped wingers for wings - by taking a job at Bristol Airport.
And fans could barely believe their eyes as he opted for a high-viz instead of a high line.
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Luke Williams was dismissed as Swansea manager in February
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He has taken on a new job helping those with mobility difficulties at Bristol Airport
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Ex-Swindon and Notts County chief Luke Williams was Swansea boss from January 2024 until his sacking in February 2025.
The London-born gaffer, 44, was placed on gardening leave.
But despite no doubt receiving a pay-off from the Welsh club when axed four months ago, he was keen to do something worthwhile during his time out of the game.
So much so that as he awaits a new stint in a dugout, kind-hearted Williams has undertaken a gig helping disabled and limited-mobility passengers around the Bristol Airport terminal, as reported by The Athletic.
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He started the job two weeks ago.
And it did not take long for a photo of him at his new workplace to go viral.
The snap showed humble Williams wearing his yellow reflective vest uniform and lanyard coming out of the lift in Bristol.
An X user wrote: "Luke Williams gone from managing the Swans to working in Bristol Airport, someone check VAR."
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One replied: "He's just doing this because he's bored, he genuinely doesn't care about others' opinions and you have to respect it."
Another commented: "Fair play to the guy."
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A third joked: "Managing in the top flight."
A fourth added: "Cardiff City fan here with nothing but respect for this. Call me woke if you want. (*best believe I'll turn up in full bluebirds kit when I fly out next week)"
And a final person typed: "Clearly has a massive work ethic. Good luck to him!"
Williams told The Guardian in 2024 that he places a strong emphasis on commitment and dedication, declaring: "In my opinion, motivation in life is everything."
He also revealed how he loaded lorries for BHS and drove minibuses to and from nightclubs and airports to fund his early coaching career.
In those days, he collected £1.50 for every player who attended his sessions.
Williams also applied for an electrician course when he left his coaching role with Swansea under Russell Martin in 2022.
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