Adam Marriott Explained

Adam Marriott
Fullname:Adam James Marriott[1]
Birth Date:14 April 1991
Height:[2]
Birth Place:Brandon, England
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Boston United
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:–2006
Youthclubs1:Norwich City
Youthyears2:2006–2009
Youthclubs2:Cambridge United
Years1:2009–2012
Clubs1:Cambridge United
Caps1:56
Goals1:10
Years2:2012
Clubs2:Cambridge City (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:4
Years3:2012
Clubs3:Bishop's Stortford (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:2
Years4:2012–2014
Clubs4:Cambridge City
Caps4:69
Goals4:57
Years5:2014–2016
Clubs5:Stevenage
Caps5:19
Goals5:3
Years6:2016–2017
Clubs6:Lincoln City
Caps6:20
Goals6:4
Years7:2017–2018
Clubs7:Royston Town
Caps7:35
Goals7:27
Years8:2018
Clubs8:Boston United
Caps8:7
Goals8:1
Years9:2018–2021
Clubs9:King's Lynn Town
Caps9:83
Goals9:58
Years10:2021
Clubs10:Eastleigh
Caps10:11
Goals10:1
Years11:2021–2022
Clubs11:Barnet
Caps11:36
Goals11:18
Years12:2022–2024
Clubs12:Bromley
Caps12:32
Goals12:11
Years13:2024
Clubs13:Boston United (loan)
Caps13:6
Goals13:0
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:Boston United
Caps14:0
Goals14:0
Club-Update:12:05, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Adam James Marriott (born 14 April 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for club Boston United.

Career

Early career

Beginning his career in the youth academy of Norwich City, he left the club at the age of 15 in 2006, eventually moving onto Cambridge United, making his first-team debut in 2009. During his tenure with the side, he made 56 league appearances, 35 of which were from the substitutes' bench. He spent some time on loan at Conference North side Bishop's Stortford, scoring twice in six appearances.

Cambridge City

He moved onto city rivals Cambridge City ahead of the 2013–14 season, a drop of two divisions into the Southern League Premier Division. He was prolific at this level, scoring 45 goals in 42 games as the Lilywhites finished 3rd. They were ultimately unsuccessful in their play-off campaign, and following interest from various Football League outfits, Marriott moved onto Stevenage for an undisclosed five-figure fee in July 2014.

Stevenage

After a successful pre-season campaign that saw him score five goals, including a hat-trick against Chesham United, Marriott made his Football League bow in a League Two game against Hartlepool United, which Stevenage won 1–0.

Lincoln City

In June 2016 it was announced that Marriott would join Lincoln City as their 4th summer signing when his contract expired at Stevenage. He scored on his competitive debut for Lincoln against Woking as the Imps ran out 3-1 winners. He was part of the team that won the National League for the Imps in 2016/17. He also played an important role in their famous run to the FA Cup quarter final that season, including the crucial assist against Ipswich in round 3 and an appearance against Arsenal in the quarterfinal.

Royston Town

After helping Lincoln to gain promotion to the Football League, Marriott decided to drop down to the Southern Premier & signed for Royston Town.[3]

Marriott scored 31 goals in 43 appearances for the Crows, helping them to finish 7th in the league table only just missing out on a place in the play-offs.

Boston United

In July 2018, Boston United announced Mariott had signed for the club on a 1-year contract.[4]

King's Lynn Town

Marriott signed for Southern League Premier Central side King's Lynn Town on 9 October 2018.[5] Despite only joining the Norfolk club in October, Marriott went on to secure the Southern Premier Central League Golden Boot[6] by scoring 24 league goals for The Linnets, which helped them finish as league runners up and qualify for the end of season playoffs. Marriott's goalscoring form continued in the playoffs with two goals in the Central Premier Final victory over Alvechurch. He then netted a late equalizer from the penalty spot in the Super Play Off against Warrington Town which took the game to extra time. King's Lynn went on to win that game and secure promotion to National League North.

Despite King's Lynn being tipped to struggle in National League North, they sat top of the division at Christmas. Marriott's goalscoring form had seen him hit 21 league goals in the opening 20 games. His goal against Gateshead on 30 November 2019 was his 50th for King's Lynn Town, in just 61 games. The Linnets won the title and a second successive promotion on points per game following the curtailment of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marriott finished his Linnets career in April 2021 with 66 goals in 99 games.

Eastleigh

Marriott joined Eastleigh on 9 April 2021 on a permanent transfer until the end of the season.[7] His first goal for the club came on 24 April 2021, with the only goal in a 1–0 victory over automatic promotion hopefuls Sutton United, helping Eastleigh's own play-off chances.[8]

Barnet

Marriott signed for Barnet in July 2021.[9] He scored 20 goals in the 2021–22 season, winning the Barnet F.C. Player of the Season award in May 2022.[10] Despite this, Marriott turned down a new contract and left the club.[11]

Bromley

On 14 June 2022, following his release from Barnet, Marriott signed for National League rivals Bromley.[12]

In February 2024, he returned to Boston United on an initial one-month loan deal.[13]

Boston United

Following Boston United's promotion to the National League, Marriott returned on a permanent basis in June 2024.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cambridge United2009–10[15] Conference Premier104314[16] 0175
2010–11[17] Conference Premier3330031364
2011–12Conference Premier1131030154
2012–13Conference Premier2020
Total5610411017012
Cambridge City (loan)2011–12SFL Premier Division5454
Bishop's Stortford (loan)2012–13Conference North6262
Cambridge City2012–13[18] SFL Premier Division3217203417
2013–14[19] SFL Premier Division3740114[20] 44245
Total695731447662
Stevenage2014–15League Two13300101[21] 0153
2015–16League Two6010000070
Total193101010223
Lincoln City2016–17National League2041030244
Royston Town2017–18SFL Premier Division352732624431
Boston United2018–19National League North71100081
King's Lynn Town2018–19SFL Premier Division Central332400443728
2019–20National League North312842403930
2020–21National League1962022238
Total8358621069966
Eastleigh2020–21National League11100111
Barnet2021–22National League361810424120
Bromley2022–23National League291110103111
2023–24National League30000030
Total32111000103411
Career total379206184103413440228

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL: Free Transfers: 2015/16 . English Football League . 26 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160705080614/http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-free-transfer-report-2015-16549-3151379.pdf . 5 July 2016 . dead .
  2. Web site: Adam Marriott. 11v11. 16 April 2016.
  3. News: From Arsenal to Royston – former Lincoln City striker has no regrets . Cambridge News . 12 October 2017 . 12 October 2017.
  4. News: Marriott joins Boston United . Boston Standard. 14 July 2018 . 14 July 2018.
  5. News: King's Lynn Town sign new striker . King's Lynn Town Official Website . 9 October 2018 . 9 October 2018.
  6. Web site: Marriott at the double as Linnets clinch vital runners-up spot. 28 April 2019.
  7. https://www.eastleighfc.com/new-signing-adam-marriott-joins-the-spitfires/ NEW SIGNING | ADAM MARRIOTT JOINS THE SPITFIRES
  8. Web site: Eastleigh 1–0 Sutton United. BBC Sport. 24 April 2021. 26 April 2021.
  9. https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2021/july/bees-complete-signing-of-striker-adam-marriott/ Bees complete signing of striker Adam Marriott
  10. Web site: Barnet FC Supporters' Association 2021/22 Awards Evening. barnetfc.com. 18 May 2022. 14 June 2022.
  11. 1536634559109943297. Adam Marriott moves on… Despite our best efforts, we can confirm that Adam Marriott will not be signing a new contract with Barnet FC. We'd like to thank Adam for all his hard work throughout the 2021/22 campaign & wish him the very best of luck for the future. #BarnetFC . BarnetFC. Barnet F.C.. 14 June 2022.
  12. Web site: Ravens sign Adam Marriott. bromleyfc.tv. 14 June 2022. 14 June 2022.
  13. Web site: United seal Marriott return. www.bostonunited.co.uk. 16 February 2024. 19 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Marriott completes permanent return. www.bostonunited.co.uk. 14 June 2024. 14 June 2024.
  15. Web site: Adam Marriott – Aylesbury United. Aylesbury United . 5 July 2016.
  16. Appearances in FA Trophy
  17. Web site: A. Marriott – Soccerway. Soccerway . 5 July 2016.
  18. Web site: Cambridge City 2012–13. Cambridge City FC. 5 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20180729200613/http://www.cambridgecityfc.com/afolder/App_and_Goalscorers12_13.shtml. 29 July 2018. dead.
  19. Web site: Cambridge City 2013–14. Cambridge City FC. 5 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911025213/http://www.cambridgecityfc.com/afolder/App_and_Goalscorers13_14.shtml. 11 September 2016. dead.
  20. One appearance and one goal in Southern League Premier Division play-offs, three appearances and three goals in FA Trophy
  21. Appearance in Football League Trophy