Nicky Adams

For other people of similar name, see Nick Adams (disambiguation).
Nicky Adams

Adams in a match against Cardiff City on 30 March 2010.
Personal information
Full name Nicholas William Adams[1]
Date of birth (1986-10-16) 16 October 1986
Place of birth Bolton, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Northampton Town
Number 10
Youth career
0000–2005 Bury
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2005–2008 Bury 77 (12)
2008–2010 Leicester City 30 (0)
2009 → Rochdale (loan) 14 (1)
2010 → Leyton Orient (loan) 6 (0)
2010–2011 Brentford 7 (0)
2010 → Rochdale (loan) 11 (0)
2011–2012 Rochdale 60 (4)
2012–2014 Crawley Town 46 (8)
2014 Rotherham United 7 (1)
2014–2015 Bury 38 (1)
2015– Northampton Town 37 (3)
National team
2007–2008 Wales U21 5 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 0:08, 19 April 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Nicholas William "Nicky" Adams (born 16 October 1986) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Northampton Town. Adams has also represented Wales under-21 at international level.

Career

Bury

Nicky Adams playing for Bury.

Born in Bolton, Adams progressed through the Youth and Centre of Excellence system at Bury and shot to fame with a debut goal against Darlington as he made his first team debut in a 1–0 home win in October 2005.[2] After the match, Adams debut performance was praised by Chris Casper saying "I'm made up for young Nicky Adams, as he has really worked hard on his game, he's run himself into the ground for the team, and he took the goal well."[3][4] Adams earned more playing time in the first team at Bury. The next season, Adams scored his second goal with an unstoppable shot from 35 yards in a 3–0 win over Grimsby Town on 26 August 2006. After the match, Adams spoke out about the goal, saying "It wasn't bad for a tap in".[5] At the end of the season, Adams signed a new contract.[6] The next season, Adams was soon on a goalscoring form, unlike his two season at Bury, and scored twelve goals this season, including his first brace in a 3–0 win over Barnet on 3 November 2007. After the match, Adams was named man of the match and was praised by Casper.[7] At the end of the season, Adams won the Young player of the year, having received the most votes.[8] Having won the Young player of the year, Adams was offered a new deal to stay at Bury[9] but in June, Adams turned down a deal.

Leicester City

Adams playing for Leicester City.

Adams joined Leicester City for an initial £100k which could rise to £225K,[10] a deal which was completed on 1 July 2008, with the player signing a three-year contract. Three months after joining Leicester City, the club was ordered to pay £100,000 for Adams, after both parties failed to agree a fee[11] He became Nigel Pearson's third signing of that day after Michael Morrison and Lloyd Dyer.[12] Adams made his debut in a League Cup match against Stockport on 12 August 2008, in which Leicester won 1–0.[13] His league debut came in a 3–1 win over Tranmere Rovers on 23 August.[14] On 2 September 2008, Adams scored his first goal in a Football League Trophy, as Leicester City beat Hartlepool United. Soon after, his playing time at Leicester City is soon reduced and need to join a club on loan to get regular first-team football. The next season, Adams forms at Leicester City didn't produced well, like he did at Bury, as he used more often on the bench. But in the second round of a League Cup, Adams scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 loss against Preston.

Loans

On 19 January 2009, Adams joined Rochdale on loan for a month,[15] scoring on his debut in a 3–2 away defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge on 24 January. On 19 February, Adams extended his loan at Rochdale by a further month.[16] On 23 March 2009, Adams made a return to Leicester after the club wants him back despite desire to stay.[17]

On 15 January 2010, he was loaned to Leyton Orient for one month.[18] Having impressed at Leyton Orient with six appearance, Adams was recalled by Leicester City.[19] Manager Geraint Williams was disappointed to see Adams being recalled.[20] Shortly returning, Adams would be used often, when coming on as a substitute for the last five games towards the end of the season.

Brentford

Adams playing for Leicester City in 2008.

Though, Adam want to stay at Leicester City to fight for his place in the first team.[21] However on 19 August 2010, Adams signed for Brentford.[22] He made his debut coming off the bench in the 1–1 draw at Swindon on 21 August 2010.

Rochdale

On 14 October 2010, Adams joined Rochdale on loan, having failed to settle in London with Brentford. In January, Adams moved to Rochdale on loan.[23] After the move, Adams said joining Rochdale could breathe new life into his football career.[24] Two days later, Adams made his debut, providing the assist which lead to an own-goal for Byron Anthony, in a 2–1 loss against Bristol Rovers. Adams went on to provide a further 14 assists. When the transfer window opened, Adams signed on a permanent basis with Rochdale, having penned a 2.5-year deal on 1 January 2011.[25]

The following season, Adams continued to be in the first team. On 10 September 2011, Adams scored his first goal but was soon sent-off after a second bookable offence, in a 4–2 win against his former club Bury, followed his second on 19 November 2011, in a 1–0 win over Preston. He since scored against Charlton[26] and Exeter City. However, Rochdale ware relegated to League Two after two seasons in League One. Just before the season ended, Adams was placed on a transfer list[27]

Crawley Town

On 8 June 2012, Adams joined newly promoted Football League One side Crawley Town on a free transfer.[28] After joining, Adams expressed his delight of moving down to the South, despite having previously failing to settle while at Brentford.[29] In the first round of League Cup, Adams scored on his debut and set up a goal for John Akinde in a 2–2 draw, though win on penalties, against Millwall. On the opening game of the season, Adams made his debut in a 3–0 win over Scunthorpe United; on 29 September 2012, Adams scored his first goal in a 2–0 win over Carlisle United. In the last three games, Adams scored four goals, including a brace and assist for Hope Akpan in a 3–2 win over Bury on 13 October 2012.[30] In the league, Adams has been on the goalscoring form for the club and is the top scorer, when it comes to midfield position. In the second round of a FA Cup, Adams scored his first goal in a 3–0 win over Chelmsford City[31] and in the third round against Reading, Adams gave Crawley Town a lead with a stunning strike from outside the area after just 14 seconds, leading 1–0; but lose 3–1 in the end.[32] After the match, Adams says his first minute screamer was 'the best goal of his career'.[33]

Rotherham United

On 31 January 2014, Adams joined Rotherham United on a two-and-a-half year contract.[34]

Return to Bury

On 16 May 2014, Adams returned to Bury on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Northampton Town

On 22 May 2015, Adams joined Northampton Town on a three-year contract.[35]

International career

Despite being born in England, Adams chose to play for the Wales U21 side, making his debut on 20 November 2007 against France U21.

Career statistics

Correct as of 16 January 2010

Season Club Division League Cup League Cup Other[36] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2005–06 Bury League Two 15120-?171
2006–07 1912020?231
2007–08 43125110?4913
2005–08 Total771491305094[37]15
2008–09 Leicester City League One 110201031141
2009–10 Championship 8000210000
2008– Total 190203131242
2008–09 Rochdale League Two 141---141
2009–10 Leyton Orient League One 60---60
2005– Career total 11615111628113818

Honours

Leicester City

References

  1. ↑ "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 67. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Bury 1–0 Darlington". BBC. 15 October 2005. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "Casper delight at first Bury win". BBC. 16 October 2005. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Birthday boy's winning treat". Bury Times. 17 October 2005. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "Happy Adams finds Shakers'spark". Bury Times. 2 September 2006. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Six sign new contracts with Bury". BBC. 26 June 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  7. ↑ "Adams inspires brilliant Bury". Bury Times. 7 November 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  8. ↑ "Scott takes Shakers top player accolade". Bury Times. 23 April 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  9. ↑ "Adams set for new Shakers deal". BBC. 23 April 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  10. ↑ "Adams Fee Confirmed". LCFC.co.uk. 16 September 2009. Archived from the original on 2008-09-18. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
  11. ↑ "Leicester city players salary". Sports Maza. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "Adams Makes City Switch". 1 July 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-09-27. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
  13. ↑ "Leicester 1–0 Stockport". BBC Sport. 12 August 2008. Archived from the original on 17 January 2010. Retrieved 2008-08-17.
  14. ↑ "Leicester 3–1 Tranmere". BBC Sport. 23 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
  15. ↑ "Foxes winger joins Dale on loan". BBC Sport. 19 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
  16. ↑ "Adams Stays With Dale". LCFC.co.uk. 19 February 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
  17. ↑ "Adams makes Foxes return". Sky Sports. 23 March 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  18. ↑ "Os loan Foxes' Adams". Sky Sports. 15 January 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  19. ↑ "Leicester City recall Nicky Adams from Leyton Orient". BBC. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  20. ↑ "Williams gutted to lose Adams". Sky Sports. 13 February 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  21. ↑ "Nicky Adams vows to fight for Leicester City future". BBC. 13 July 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  22. ↑ "Bees Sign Midfielder". http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk. 19 August 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-02-26. Retrieved 2009-02-19. External link in |publisher= (help)
  23. ↑ "Adams makes Dale loan move". Sky Sports. 14 October 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  24. ↑ "Adams keen to kickstart career". Sky Sports. 19 October 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  25. ↑ "Dale tie down trio". Sky Sports. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  26. ↑ "Boss urges Addicks to believe". Sky Sports. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  27. ↑ "Dale ready to offload Adams". Sky Sports. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  28. ↑ "Adams is second signing of busy day". Crawley Town F.C. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-08.
  29. ↑ "Adams flees Dale to join Devils". Sky Sports. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  30. ↑ "Crawley Town 3–2 Bury". BBC. 13 October 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  31. ↑ "Crawley Town 3–0 Chelmsford". BBC. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  32. ↑ "Reading prove resilient after Nicky Adams give Crawley electric start". The Guardian. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  33. ↑ "Adams dubs FA Cup goal ‘best of my career’". Crawley Observer. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  34. ↑ "Rotherham United sign Nicky Adams". Rotherham United FC. 31 January 2014.
  35. ↑ "NORTHAMPTON TOWN SIGN BURY'S NICKY ADAMS". Northampton Town F.C. 22 May 2015.
  36. ↑ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Johnstone's Paint Trophy
  37. ↑ "Nicky Adams at Soccerbase.com".

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