Adams Tony: biography, career and quotes of the legend of "Arsenal"

Adams Tony is a famous English football player, who previously acted as a central defender. He became famous for his performances for the London "Arsenal". Now this athlete is 49 years old, and at the moment he is a coach. He has a rather interesting career full of entertaining facts. And I'd like to talk about some of them.

Beginning of football activity

Adams Tony was born in 1966, on October 10th. This athlete is known for the fact that his entire football career he spent in London's Arsenal. And he is rightfully considered one of the best and most outstanding players of this team in its entire history. And no wonder, after all, he became the champion of England in three decades! Moreover, he was considered one of the best central defenders in all of Europe! He was even awarded the Order of the British Empire. You can imagine what an eminent personality!

And started Anthony Alexander (this is the full name of Tony) back in the 70's. In 1980, he had already concluded his first contract with the Gunners, though school. But in 1983, he made his debut in the championship of England. Then, "Arsenal" came on the field against the "Sunderland". It took another two years for the head coach to consolidate Adams in the basis. And it was done in vain - together with his team-mate, with David O'Leary, Tony made an impressive tandem. In 1986/87 Anthony won his first serious trophy. Then he, together with Arsenal, won the League Cup final. And it became for him a significant event.

Continuation of career

In 1988, Adams Tony received a captain's armband. Then he was only 21! At that moment he became known as the youngest captain in the history of the London club. Only in 2002 the player parted with the bandage - when he decided to hang the boots on the nail.

Adams Tony is still known as a member of the "magnificent four defenders". He, Dixon, Bould and Winterburn became celebrities and real salvation for Arsenal. Discipline, coherence of actions, instant reaction, the highest technique - they all became famous. Although there were failures. Not too successful for the club was the early nineties, let the key players and showed a still a decent level. But in 1993, Tony led his team to victory in the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Then Arsenal Wenger came to Arsenal. But he did not even think about changing the status of Adams in the team. On the contrary, only changes for the better were visible! "Arsenal" again became one of the most powerful and worthy clubs in England. And in 1997/98 and 2001/02, Tony won the "doubles". But in May 2002, Adams went on the field for the last time. That match with the "Celtic" ended with a minimal draw (1: 1). Tony left, but forever imprinted his name in the history of "Arsenal". And of course, he was included in the "Hall of Fame" of English football.

Other facts

Tony Adams is a footballer with a very interesting biography. He was a talented player, showed excellent results in the "Arsenal". But very few people know about the fact that this greatest football player suffered from alcoholism. This predilection was manifested in the 80's. Once, while in a state of intoxication, Anthony fell to the sidewalk and received a concussion. He had a terrible lacerated wound on his nape, which he managed to patch up with 30 sutures. And in 1991 he was even put behind bars! 4 months Tony stayed in prison for being drunk. In 1996, Adams himself acknowledged himself an alcoholic. He even wanted to leave football, but he managed to overcome himself and disaccustomed to this addiction. Arsene Wenger helped him in this. He corrected his diet and exercise. The main reason that Adams was drinking was that he often played with severe pain due to injuries that did not go away.

Adams even wrote a book called "Dependence." In it, the footballer told how he began to suffer from alcoholism. In 2000, he even opened his own rehabilitation center, where athletes suffering from drug and alcohol addiction now turn to. Also there are assisted those who have a passion for gambling.

Tony Adams: quotes

In addition to the fact that Anthony-Alexander - a great footballer, winner of various cups, awards and titles of the champion, he is also a very interesting personality, who owns a lot of quotes, witty statements.

For example, one of Tony's well-known quotations is his phrase addressed to Ferguson: "He became an Arsenal coach in the wrong jacket." But the most popular saying is: "Play for the name written in front of the T-shirt. And then remember the name written behind. " The interpretation of this aphorism is simple and understandable. It embodies what Adams has always been for, being a player of the Gunners. He played more than 500 matches and scored 32 goals at the opponents' gate, won many trophies and titles. Tony Adams played for the name written in front. And they remember him. They will always remember.