Temisan Williams has issued a public apology to the family of 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman after the player’s father accused him of “self-promotion” during a radio appearance following the teenager’s record-breaking Premier League goal.
Former Arsenal Academy coach Temisan Williams apologized to the Dowman family after being criticized by the player’s father, Robert, for discussing the youngster’s development on talkSPORT.
Robert Dowman dismissed the coach’s involvement, stating on social media, “I remember him putting the cones out at training a few times but that’s about it.”
Williams subsequently vowed to refrain from further commentary, writing, “Going forward, I will not be discussing Max Dowman’s development.”
The dispute follows Dowman’s historic goal against Everton, which made him the youngest scorer in Premier League history.
While Williams claimed to have been an assistant coach for the Under-12s, the Dowman family has instead credited academy scout Johnny Knight for the player’s rapid rise.
Despite the off-field friction, the teenager remains a centerpiece of Arsenal’s title charge, having provided a vital assist and goal during the 2-0 win.