Chris Adamson
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Christopher "Chris" Adamson (born 4 November 1978 in Ashington
) is an English
football goalkeeper who was a player and coach for Hereford United
but was released in May 2010. Adamson is currently training with Boston United
and played 80 minutes of their 3-1 friendly win over Belper Town on 31 July 2010. He is currently goalkeeping coach at Mansfield Town
.
as an apprentice in April 1995, turning professional in July 1997; he made his Albion début away at Stockport County on 11 April 1998. He generally found it difficult to break into the Albion first team, and remained an understudy to more experienced keepers such as Alan Miller
, Brian Jensen and Russell Hoult
. Adamson spent time on loan at various clubs, including IK Brage
in Sweden, Mansfield Town
, Halifax Town
, Plymouth Argyle
and Halesowen Town
. Adamson then signed for League of Ireland
side St Patrick's Athletic
. In 2003 he was nominated for the League of Ireland 'Goalkeeper of the Year'.
, before joining Sheffield Wednesday
in January 2005. It was the second time that he had been signed by Wednesday manager Paul Sturrock
, having played under him during his loan spell at Plymouth. Adamson made his Sheffield Wednesday debut as an 8th minute substitute on 12 March 2005 at home versus Blackpool
in Football League One
, helping to secure a 3-2 win. He was released on a free transfer following the Owls' promotion to the Championship
at the end of the season. However, Sturrock was unsuccessful in finding a replacement back-up goalkeeper to then first choice David Lucas
and Adamson re-signed for Wednesday on 11 July 2005.
Adamson made five appearances for the Owls in the 2005-06
season, keeping a clean sheet versus Crystal Palace
at Hillsborough
as well as keeping goal in the Steel City derby
after the long term injury to David Lucas. He lost his place in the side following the arrival of England U-21
keeper Scott Carson
on loan from Liverpool
. Chris did however captain
the Sheffield Wednesday reserve team
to the title in the Pontins Central Reserve League.
Adamson warmed the Wednesday bench for sometime longer after former Owls boss Paul Sturrock
secured the services of Australian Brad Jones from Middlesbrough
on a three-month loan deal at the beginning of the 2006-07
season. Chris made his first appearance of the season in the League Cup first round at Hillsborough versus League Two side Wrexham, the Owls lost 4-1. He was unlucky to concede a goal without even having a touch of the ball in the following match against Leeds United, He came on as a substitute when Jones was given a straight red card and immediately faced a penalty which was scored by David Healy
. Adamson would have to wait until the final two games of the season before finding himself in the team again. Playing his part after the end of Iain Turner
's loan spell from Everton
. Adamson was released by Wednesday on May 2007 for the second time, after playing 12 first team games in 2½ years.
. He made just two appearances for the club, both of which were in the FA Cup against Staines Town. He joined Northwich Victoria
on an emergency week long loan, though did not make an appearance. Stockport released Adamson in June 2008. Adamson joined Northern Premier League Premier Division
club Ilkeston Town
in August 2008.
, Adamson joined Hereford United
in July 2009 on a 12 month contract as a player-goalkeeper coach.
He spent the majority of the season as back-up to first choice stopper Adam Bartlett
. Adamson only made one appearance for The Bulls and this was on February 27, 2010 in the League Two
game against Notts County
, where he started the game ahead of Bartlett. This game however would not be a successful game for Adamson as after conceding two goals from Craig Westcarr
, he then brought down Westcarr in the penalty box
and he was subsequently sent off in the 71st minute of the game. Bartlett, who was the substitute keeper, came on for Leon Constantine
conceded the subsequent penalty and two further goals, both scored by Luke Rodgers
. Notts County won the game 5-0.
On April 9, 2010 Adamson was involved in a car crash on the M5 motorway
between Worcester
and Droitwich Spa
, he was taken to hospital for minor injuries. but he later discharged. A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with chest and shoulder injuries whilst two other people were treated for minor injuries. After the accident, he rested at home to recover from the injuries and he was not involved in any other match day XIII for the remainder of the season.
In May 2010, Adamson was released by Hereford United after making only one appearance.
Ashington
Ashington is a town and civil parish in Northumberland, England with a population of around 27,000 people; it was once a centre of the coal mining industry. The town is located some north of Newcastle upon Tyne off the A189. The south of the town is bordered by the River Wansbeck...
) is an English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
football goalkeeper who was a player and coach for Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
but was released in May 2010. Adamson is currently training with Boston United
Boston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
and played 80 minutes of their 3-1 friendly win over Belper Town on 31 July 2010. He is currently goalkeeping coach at Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
.
Early career
Adamson joined West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
as an apprentice in April 1995, turning professional in July 1997; he made his Albion début away at Stockport County on 11 April 1998. He generally found it difficult to break into the Albion first team, and remained an understudy to more experienced keepers such as Alan Miller
Alan Miller (footballer)
Alan John Miller is an English former professional football goalkeeper.Miller began as an apprentice at Arsenal in 1984. With them he won the FA Youth Cup in 1988, and won four caps for the England under-21 team...
, Brian Jensen and Russell Hoult
Russell Hoult
Russell Hoult is an English footballer. He is a goalkeeper and is currently player/assistant manager/goalkeeping coach for Hereford United.-Playing career:...
. Adamson spent time on loan at various clubs, including IK Brage
IK Brage
IK Brage is a Swedish football club located in Borlänge. The club, formed 1925, has played 18 seasons in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan. The 2010 season will be played in the second highest Swedish league, Superettan...
in Sweden, Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
, Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
, Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
and Halesowen Town
Halesowen Town F.C.
Halesowen Town is an English association football club formed in 1873, since 2011 playing in the Southern League Division One South & West]]. The team is nicknamed "The Yeltz".-History:...
. Adamson then signed for League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
side St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
. In 2003 he was nominated for the League of Ireland 'Goalkeeper of the Year'.
Sheffield Wednesday
On his return from Ireland, Adamson had a brief spell at Southern League Premier Division club Solihull BoroughSolihull Borough F.C.
Solihull Borough F.C. was an English football club from Solihull. In 2007 the club merged with Moor Green to form a new club, Solihull Moors.-History:...
, before joining Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
in January 2005. It was the second time that he had been signed by Wednesday manager Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
, having played under him during his loan spell at Plymouth. Adamson made his Sheffield Wednesday debut as an 8th minute substitute on 12 March 2005 at home versus Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
in Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, helping to secure a 3-2 win. He was released on a free transfer following the Owls' promotion to the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
at the end of the season. However, Sturrock was unsuccessful in finding a replacement back-up goalkeeper to then first choice David Lucas
David Lucas (footballer)
David Anthony Lucas is an English footballer who plays for Rochdale as a player/coach.-Preston North End:As a young goalkeeper, Lucas started his career at Preston North End. He went on to spend nearly ten years as a professional at the Lancashire club, punctuated by loan appearances for...
and Adamson re-signed for Wednesday on 11 July 2005.
Adamson made five appearances for the Owls in the 2005-06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season, keeping a clean sheet versus Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
at Hillsborough
Hillsborough Stadium
Hillsborough Stadium is the home of Sheffield Wednesday football club, Sheffield, England. Football has been played at the ground since it was opened on 2 September 1899, when Wednesday moved from their original ground at Olive Grove. Today it is a 39,812 capacity all-seater stadium, making it the...
as well as keeping goal in the Steel City derby
Steel City derby
The Steel City Derby is a local derby that takes place between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, the two professional football league teams based in the city of Sheffield, England...
after the long term injury to David Lucas. He lost his place in the side following the arrival of England U-21
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
keeper Scott Carson
Scott Carson
Scott Paul Carson is an English footballer who plays for Bursaspor as a goalkeeper.He joined the Leeds United football academy in 2002, making his full first team debut for Leeds against Manchester United in February 2004...
on loan from Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
. Chris did however captain
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
the Sheffield Wednesday reserve team
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
to the title in the Pontins Central Reserve League.
Adamson warmed the Wednesday bench for sometime longer after former Owls boss Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
secured the services of Australian Brad Jones from Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
on a three-month loan deal at the beginning of the 2006-07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season. Chris made his first appearance of the season in the League Cup first round at Hillsborough versus League Two side Wrexham, the Owls lost 4-1. He was unlucky to concede a goal without even having a touch of the ball in the following match against Leeds United, He came on as a substitute when Jones was given a straight red card and immediately faced a penalty which was scored by David Healy
David Healy (footballer)
David Jonathan Healy, MBE is a Northern Ireland international footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Premier League champions Rangers...
. Adamson would have to wait until the final two games of the season before finding himself in the team again. Playing his part after the end of Iain Turner
Iain Turner
Iain Ross Turner is a Scottish footballer who plays for Preston North End as a goalkeeper. He has represented the Scotland under-21 team, the Scotland B team and been selected for the full Scotland squad.-Club career:...
's loan spell from Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
. Adamson was released by Wednesday on May 2007 for the second time, after playing 12 first team games in 2½ years.
Stockport County & Ilkeston Town
On 20 June 2007, Adamson signed a one-year deal with Stockport CountyStockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
. He made just two appearances for the club, both of which were in the FA Cup against Staines Town. He joined Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
on an emergency week long loan, though did not make an appearance. Stockport released Adamson in June 2008. Adamson joined Northern Premier League Premier Division
Northern Premier League Premier Division
The Premier Division is the top division of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 3 of the National League System, placing it six divisions below the Premier League...
club Ilkeston Town
Ilkeston Town F.C.
Ilkeston Football Club is an English football club based at the New Manor Ground in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.-History:The club was established in 1894 as Ilkeston Town F.C.....
in August 2008.
Hereford United
After playing a major part in Ilkeston‘s promotion to the Conference NorthConference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
, Adamson joined Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
in July 2009 on a 12 month contract as a player-goalkeeper coach.
He spent the majority of the season as back-up to first choice stopper Adam Bartlett
Adam Bartlett
Adam James Bartlett is an English footballer who plays for Hereford United as a goalkeeper. His previous clubs include Blyth Spartans and Kidderminster Harriers...
. Adamson only made one appearance for The Bulls and this was on February 27, 2010 in the League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
game against Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
, where he started the game ahead of Bartlett. This game however would not be a successful game for Adamson as after conceding two goals from Craig Westcarr
Craig Westcarr
Craig Naptali Westcarr is an English footballer who plays as a striker, for Chesterfield.-Nottingham Forest:Born in Nottingham, Westcarr played for Nottingham Forest as a youth, and he regularly played for their reserves as well as the England youth teams, from Under-16s up to the Under-21s.While...
, he then brought down Westcarr in the penalty box
Penalty box
The penalty box is the area in ice hockey, rugby league, rugby union and some other sports where a player sits to serve the time of a given penalty, for an offense not severe enough to merit outright expulsion from the contest...
and he was subsequently sent off in the 71st minute of the game. Bartlett, who was the substitute keeper, came on for Leon Constantine
Leon Constantine
Leon Charles Constantine is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Isthmian League side Lewes. A journeyman of lower league English football, he has had fifteen separate spells at fourteen different clubs within the space of just ten years...
conceded the subsequent penalty and two further goals, both scored by Luke Rodgers
Luke Rodgers
Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999...
. Notts County won the game 5-0.
On April 9, 2010 Adamson was involved in a car crash on the M5 motorway
M5 motorway
The M5 is a motorway in England. It runs from a junction with the M6 at West Bromwich near Birmingham to Exeter in Devon. Heading south-west, the M5 runs east of West Bromwich and west of Birmingham through Sandwell Valley...
between Worcester
Worcester
The City of Worcester, commonly known as Worcester, , is a city and county town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some southwest of Birmingham and north of Gloucester, and has an approximate population of 94,000 people. The River Severn runs through the...
and Droitwich Spa
Droitwich Spa
Droitwich Spa is a town in northern Worcestershire, England, on the River Salwarpe.The town is situated on massive deposits of salt, and salt has been extracted there since ancient times. The natural Droitwich brine contains 2½ lbs...
, he was taken to hospital for minor injuries. but he later discharged. A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with chest and shoulder injuries whilst two other people were treated for minor injuries. After the accident, he rested at home to recover from the injuries and he was not involved in any other match day XIII for the remainder of the season.
In May 2010, Adamson was released by Hereford United after making only one appearance.