21 Facts About Chris Adamson

Christopher Adamson was born on 4 November 1978 and is an English former football goalkeeper who played for 13 clubs in a 13-year career.

Chris Adamson joined West Bromwich Albion as an apprentice in April 1995, turning professional in July 1997; he made his Albion debut away at Stockport County on 11 April 1998.

Chris Adamson generally found it difficult to break into the Albion first team, and remained an understudy to more experienced keepers such as Alan Miller, Brian Jensen and Russell Hoult.

Chris Adamson spent time on loan at various clubs, including IK Brage in Sweden, Mansfield Town, Halifax Town, Plymouth Argyle and Halesowen Town.

Chris Adamson then signed for League of Ireland side St Patrick's Athletic.

On his return from Ireland, Chris Adamson had a brief spell at Southern League Premier Division club Solihull Borough, before joining Sheffield Wednesday in January 2005.

Chris Adamson was released on a free transfer following the Owls' promotion to the Championship at the end of the season.

However, Sturrock was unsuccessful in finding a replacement back-up goalkeeper to then first choice David Lucas and Chris Adamson re-signed for Wednesday on 11 July 2005.

Chris Adamson lost his place in the side following the arrival of England U21 keeper Scott Carson on loan from Liverpool.

Chris Adamson did however captain the Sheffield Wednesday reserve team to the title in the Pontins Central Reserve League.

Chris Adamson was unlucky to concede a goal without even having a touch of the ball in the following match against Leeds United; he came on as a substitute when Jones was given a straight red card and immediately faced a penalty which was scored by David Healy.

Chris Adamson would have to wait until the final two games of the season before finding himself in the team again.

Chris Adamson was released by Wednesday in May 2007 for the second time, after playing 12 first team games in.

On 20 June 2007, Chris Adamson signed a one-year deal with Stockport County.

Chris Adamson made just two appearances for the club, both of which were in the FA Cup against Staines Town.

Chris Adamson joined Northwich Victoria on an emergency week-long loan, though did not make an appearance.

Chris Adamson joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Ilkeston Town in August 2008.

Chris Adamson spent the majority of the season as back-up to first choice stopper Adam Bartlett.

Chris Adamson only made one appearance for The Bulls and this was on 27 February 2010 in the League Two game against Notts County, where he started the game ahead of Bartlett.

On 9 April 2010 Chris Adamson was involved in a car crash on the M5 motorway between Worcester and Droitwich Spa, he was taken to hospital for minor injuries.

In May 2010, Chris Adamson was released by Hereford United after making only one appearance.