Ali Adams Explained

Ali Adams
Fullname:Alasdair Adams
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland[1]
Birth Date:6 November 1991
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:East Fife
Youthclubs1:Hibernian
Youthclubs2:Leith Athletic
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Berwick Rangers
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Tranent Juniors
Caps2:?
Goals2:1
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:East Fife
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Musselburgh Athletic
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Arbroath
Caps5:2
Goals5:1
Years6:2024
Clubs6:East Fife
Club-Update:00:15 (UTC) 1 May 2024

Alasdair Adams (born 6 November 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for East Fife in the Scottish League Two. He was used as a striker for Arbroath once and scored an equaliser wonder goal versus Raith Rovers away at Starks park in 2023-24 season.[2]

Career

Adams has had spells with Berwick Rangers and East Fife in the Scottish leagues.[3] He also used to play for Tranent Juniors and scored a goal for the club in 2020, described as a 55-yard free kick.[4] Adams joined Arbroath in the summer of 2023 from Musselburgh Athletic.[5]

Adams made headlines whilst playing for Arbroath in the Scottish Championship on 30 December 2023. He was used as a makeshift outfield substitute against Raith Rovers and, unusually for a goalkeeper, scored with a 30-yard long-range half volley. His side came back from a 2–0 deficit to ultimately draw 2–2.[6] [7] [8] He was awarded the SPFL Goal of the Month for the strike.[9]

Personal life

Adams has also worked as a personal trainer.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ali Adams . Arbroath F.C. . 2023-12-31.
  2. Web site: Ali Adams. 30 December 2023. Soccerway.
  3. Web site: Adams returns to Shielfield Park. Berwick Rangers. 30 December 2023. 16 September 2021.
  4. Web site: Arbroath keeper Ali Adams scores stunning goal after coming on as makeshift striker against Raith. The Scotsman. 30 December 2023. 30 December 2023. Mark. Atkinson.
  5. Web site: Ali Adams backs himself to make the Championship grade at Arbroath after stepping up to senior football at 31. The Courier. 30 December 2023. Ewan. Smith. 8 June 2023.
  6. Web site: Goalkeeper Ali Adams – on as a striker – scores outrageous 30-yard volley. The Daily Telegraph. 30 December 2023. 30 December 2023.
  7. Web site: Scenes in Scotland! Substitute goalkeeper is brought on outfield and scores an absolute beauty to help rescue his side a point. Goal.com. 30 December 2023. 30 December 2023. Gill . Clark.
  8. Web site: Substitute goalkeeper scores 35-yard screamer after coming on as striker for Scottish club. TalkSport. 30 December 2023. 30 December 2023. Phil. Spencer.
  9. Web site: Arbroath goalkeeper Alistair Adams scoops prize for sensational strike. The Courier. 11 January 2024. Craig. Cairns. 10 January 2024.
  10. Web site: The Daily Record. 30 December 2023. Arbroath goalkeeper plays STRIKER and SCORES screamer as 'goal of the season' comes in most bizarre way possible. Ben. Banks. 30 December 2023.