18 Facts About Adrian Heath

Adrian Paul Heath was born on 11 January 1961 and is an English football manager and former player.

Adrian Heath signed a professional contract at 17 and played in the reserves under the guidance of player coach Howard Kendall, Heath's impressive performances helped the second string to second place in the Central League and saw him win the club's young player of the year award.

Adrian Heath was a key member of the successful Everton side of the mid-1980s, winning two league titles in 1985 and 1987 and the FA Cup in 1984.

In 2018, the Everton Heritage Society arranged for Adrian Heath to receive a replica of the Cup Winner's Cup medal which was presented to him at Goodison Park in November 2018 during halftime of a Premier League fixture against Cardiff City.

Adrian Heath was one of a number of former Everton players signed by Kendall, and the transfer marked the third different club at which Adrian Heath had played under Kendall.

Adrian Heath's debut came as a substitute against Charlton Athletic in January 1990.

Adrian Heath then had a barren run that lasted 46 matches and came to an end in November 1991, when Adrian Heath scored two goals in a League Cup tie at Queen's Park Rangers.

Adrian Heath had a notable three-year stint at Burnley from 1992 to 1995, where he helped them lift the 1994 Second Division play-Off trophy.

Adrian Heath began his managerial career as player-manager of Burnley in March 1996.

Adrian Heath worked with former Everton teammate Peter Reid at Sunderland, managing Sunderland Reserves to a Pontins League championship in 1999.

Adrian Heath later followed Reid to Leeds United and Coventry City.

When Reid left Coventry in January 2005, Adrian Heath stepped in as caretaker.

Adrian Heath remained at the club under Reid's successor Micky Adams, and again acted as caretaker in January 2007, before leaving the club after Iain Dowie was appointed.

Adrian Heath was appointed manager of USL-1 expansion team Austin Aztex in February 2008 after a meeting with owner Phil Rawlins in a pub in Newcastle Under Lyme.

In Orlando, Adrian Heath led the team to two regular season titles and the league championship in their first two years.

On 21 November 2014, Adrian Heath signed a contract extension committing him to Orlando City through to the end of the 2017 MLS season.

In November 2016, Adrian Heath was hired as head coach for Minnesota United prior to their first season in MLS after a tenure in the North American Soccer League.

Adrian Heath was the only manager that Minnesota United have had in their Major League Soccer history.