Adam Mark Crookes was born on 18 November 1997 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club York City.
12 Facts About Adam Crookes
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Adam Crookes signed with Grimsby Town in July 2021 and moved on to York City in June 2022.
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Adam Crookes began his career with St Helen's and Navenby before signing for Nottingham Forest at eight.
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Adam Crookes moved on loan to his hometown club, Lincoln City, in August 2018 after impressing manager Danny Cowley on trial.
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Adam Crookes maintained his first-team place under new manager John Askey, impressing both playing on the left of a back three and at left-back in a back four.
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Adam Crookes returned to training after a four-month layoff, but was unable to add to his 17 starts before the season was ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic in England.
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Adam Crookes signed a one-year contract with National League club Grimsby Town on 9 July 2021; manager Paul Hurst said he had been aware of Crookes for some time and that former manager Clarke had spoken well of him.
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However, Adam Crookes was not in the matchday squad at London Stadium.
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On 30 June 2022, Adam Crookes joined newly promoted National League club York City, alongside Grimsby teammate Scott Burgess, both of whom had played under York manager John Askey at Port Vale.
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Adam Crookes recovered from an injury early in the season and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract in January 2023.
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Adam Crookes suffered a quad injury in August 2024 that kept him sidelined for six weeks; manager Adam Hinshelwood commented that he would be a "big miss".
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Adam Crookes has been described as "a left-sided defender equally comfortable playing left-sided centre back or at left back [who] can play as a defensive midfielder if required".