Tag: Tony Adams

Tony Adams was one of the greatest players to ever play for Arsenal Football Club. The former English centre back spent his entire career at Arsenal, making his first team debut in 1983 and retiring in 2002. “Mr. Arsenal” was made captain of Arsenal in 1988 and remained captain until his retirement. In total, he made 669 appearances and scored 48 goals. He wore the number 6 shirt for Arsenal. Adams was born on October 10, 1966.

Adams: Wenger should have left in May

Tony Adams believes that Arsene Wenger should have left Arsenal in May.

Shearer: Tony Adams is the best defender I’ve played against

Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has said that Arsenal centre-back Tony Adams is the best defender he's ever come up against.

Tony Adams-led Consortium agrees £200m deal to take over Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace could be under new ownership, according to latest reports, with a consortium led by Arsenal legend Tony Adams agreeing a deal to take over the club.

Keown: Koscielny filling big boots of Tony Adams and Sol Campbell

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has stated his belief that Laurent Koscielny is in the same class as former defenders Tony Adams and Sol Campbell.

Consortium fronted by Tony Adams aren’t giving up on buying Sunderland

A consortium thought to be fronted by former Gunner, Tony Adams, still haven't given up on buying Sunderland, despite some of their main members ending their interest.

Supporter-led consortium want to install Tony Adams as manager

A Sunderland supporter-led consortium reportedly want to bring Arsenal legend, Tony Adams, on board as manager.

Arsenal legend Tony Adams takes shot at Man City’s John Stones

Tony Adams has labelled Manchester City's John Stones as "over-hyped and overrated" in his latest controversial interview.

Tony Adams says Tottenham have overtaken Arsenal using their methods

Tony Adams has admitted that he finds watching present day Tottenham 'distressing' as they remind him of the Arsenal side that he used to play in.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 98: Longue vie au roi

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew and Stephen talk about Wenger's contract, boardroom wranglings, Mbappé and the need for marquee signings, the future of the Ox, Big Tone's quotes and the danger of too many legends in the backroom.
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Was buying Mesut Ozil really an insult to Jack Wilshere? The stats

Tony Adams has claimed that the signing of Mesut Ozil was an insult to Jack Wilshere.

Adams says nice things about Wenger

More about Tony Adams? Yes, however this time the former Arsenal defender has some nice things to say about Arsène Wenger after a barrage of hostility in recent weeks.

Adams ‘pleaded’ with Arsenal to sign Spurs star

According to Tony Adams, the former Arsenal defender recommended one of Tottenham's current players to Arsenal five years ago.

Tony Adams at it again over Wenger with mid-table claims

Tony Adams has been back at it again with some more bizarre, unwarranted criticism of Arsene Wenger.

Adams: I don’t think Wenger will win titles with this Arsenal squad

Tony Adams believes that Arsene Wenger needs to make some serious changes the Arsenal's squad if they're going to win the Premier League in the next two years.

Adams launches another scathing attack on Wenger

Tony Adams has launched another scathing and completely unnecessary attack on Arsene Wenger.
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Tony Adams: I used to smash bottles on my head

Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams has shared his troubles with mental illness.
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Ian Wright hits out at Arsenal fans over Adams abuse

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has taken to social media to criticise supporters who have showered Tony Adams with abuse after his comments on Arsene Wenger were revealed this week.

Players have no ‘divine right’ to come back to Arsenal says Wenger

Arsene Wenger has hit back at Tony Adams' recent comments about the manager not allowing him to coach at Arsenal by pointing out that no player, no matter how successful they were at that club, has a divine right to return.

Adams: Wenger changed training to suit Wright angering everyone else

Tony Adams has revealed in his new autobiography, Sober, that Arsene Wenger changed the time of Arsenal's training sessions to suit Ian Wright, which angered everyone else in the process.

Spanish press: Adams ‘delirious’

The Spanish press really aren't holding back on their criticism of Tony Adams' month-and-a-bit in charge of La Liga club Granada, who've now been relegated.

Tony Adams: Arsenal’s offer to me was embarrassing

Tony Adams has revealed in his new autobiography, Sober, that he was 'embarrassed' by the contract Arsenal offered him during his final year at the club.
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Tony Adams slams Arsene Wenger, Wenger doesn’t care

In Tony Adams' new autobiography, Sober, the former Arsenal skipper has once again made a very public dig at his former manager, Arsene Wenger.

Tony Adams tells all about his past alcoholism in new book

Tony Adams has opened up about his devastating battle with alcoholism in his new autobiography: Sober.
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Pires: Henry, Vieira and Adams will return to Arsenal

Robert Pires believes we'll see the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Tony Adams coaching at Arsenal one day... but not just yet.

Adams unable to save Granada from dreaded drop

Arsenal legend, Tony Adams, has been unable to rescue Granada from relegation into Spain's second tier.

Adams’ managerial tenure with Granada off to forgettable start

Tony Adams' start to life as Granada manager couldn't have been much worse - a comprehensive home defeat, the wrong records broken, and morale deflated during a key stage of the La Liga campaign.

Alexis makes kid scream, Xhaka man hug & more: Football’s top 10 pics

Alexis Sanchez, a random fan, Granit Xhaka, Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, Jack Wilshere, and more all feature in this week's top 10 pictures from the recent set of matches.

Tony Adam’s first Granada match goes badly

Tony Adams has only been Granada's manager for five minutes and he's already suffered his first defeat.
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How Tony Adams ended up as manager of Granada FC

At the end of March, we reported on Tony Adams becoming Granada FC's sporting director but he's now been appointed manager. Here's how.
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Tony Adams becomes Granada manager instead of Sporting Director

Tony Adams has been appointed the manager of Granada after it was reported he would become their new sporting director.
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Tony Adams to become Granada Sporting Director

Tony Adams is set to become Granada's Sporting Director.
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OTD Tony Adams signs first professional contract with Arsenal

On this day in 1984, Tony Adams signed his first professional contract with Arsenal.
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OTD 1988 Tony Adams captains Arsenal for the first time

On this day in 1988 Tony Adams wore the captain’s armband at Arsenal for the first time.
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Tony Adams: Why I didn’t stay at Arsenal to coach

Tony Adams has revealed the truth behind the claims that he turned down a coaching role at Arsenal.
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Saturday recap: Mahrez, Lacazette, Bacca, Adams, Alexis + more

It seems like a weekend isn’t complete these days without some sort of crazy transfer speculation. Here's the latest.
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Tony Adams complains no role at Arsenal, gets role, leaves for China

Tony Adams has turned down the chance to coach Arsenal’s u18 side after years of moaning that there was no role for him at the club.
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Does Thierry Henry love Arsenal or money?

"Thierry Henry, Thierry Henry, Thierry Henry..."

Youth news round-up: Crowley, Tony Adams and more transfers

Crowley completes League 1 loan move As we reported earlier this weekend, Dan Crowley will spend the full 2016/17 campaign on-loan at League One side...

Is Tony Adams the answer for Arsenal?

With Tony Adams being given a coaching role alongside Thiery Henry at London Colney, talk has begun to mount regarding the former centre-back's managerial future.
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Adams in, Arsene out?

Mr Arsenal is home, but is he home for good?