Advertisement
Adam left Dundee in May. PA

Former Scotland and Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam retires at 36

He has been unattached since departing his hometown club Dundee at the end of last season.

FORMER SCOTLAND MIDFIELDER Charlie Adam has announced his retirement from playing.

The 36-year-old, who was capped 26 times between 2007 and 2015, has been without a club since leaving his hometown club Dundee at the end of last season.

Adam, who began his career with Rangers and also represented Ross County, St Mirren, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke City and Reading before enjoying an emotional swansong at Dens Park, has signalled his intention to forge a career in coaching.

On Wednesday, the Dundonian posted a retirement message on Instagram along with a video of some of his career highlights.

“I feel now is the right time to announce my retirement as a player,” he said.

“I’ve been lucky enough to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world.”

soccer-liverpool-media-day-melwood-training-ground Alongside Jordan Henderson, manager Kenny Dalglish, Alexander Doni and Stewart Downing after signing for Liverpool in 2011. PA PA

“From Champions League nights at Ibrox for Rangers, winning promotion into the Premier League as Blackpool captain, pulling on the famous Liverpool shirt and scoring in front of The Kop, eight incredible seasons at Stoke City to guiding my boyhood club to promotion and playing 26 times for Scotland – It’s not been a bad ride.

“A huge thank you goes to Glasgow Rangers, Ross County, St Mirren, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke City, Reading and Dundee’s supporters – hopefully I’ve gave you all some memorable moments along the way.

For now it’s time for me to move into coaching, something I feel incredibly passionate about and have been enjoying for the last few months.

“I’d like to thank my parents, my sister and brothers, my wife Sophie, children Jack, Anabella and Louis and all my family and friends for their support over the last 20 years – couldn’t have done any of it without you.

“It’s been a pleasure.”

Adam had initially been open to extending his stay at Dundee – the club he supported as a child – but he expressed disappointment that the Dark Blues were unable to offer him a new contract following their relegation from the Scottish Premiership at the end of last season.

The42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on your phone to follow us!

Close
5 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Kieran Fogarty
    Favourite Kieran Fogarty
    Report
    Sep 21st 2022, 3:09 PM

    36 going on 56

    88
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Ultan Corcoran
    Favourite Ultan Corcoran
    Report
    Sep 21st 2022, 5:17 PM

    I’ll never forget being in a pub in Donegal one of them Christmas day round of matches the Prem plays. Charlie absolutely munting the ball from the halfway line, sailing over Courtois’ head (I think) and into the Chelsea net. Just an outrageous goal from someone you’d expect to see sat in a boozer himself. Enjoy retirement.

    38
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Dave Ryan
    Favourite Dave Ryan
    Report
    Sep 21st 2022, 3:29 PM

    More time for adventures with Chunk and the lads.

    27
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Tony O Connor
    Favourite Tony O Connor
    Report
    Sep 21st 2022, 3:17 PM

    Parched!!!!!!

    39
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute kieran horgan
    Favourite kieran horgan
    Report
    Sep 21st 2022, 5:37 PM

    The football pitch will be a safer place now.

    10
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

Leave a commentcancel