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It’s clear Adams feels somewhat unfulfilled with his coaching and management career. Sober gave me a much better impression of Adam’s post playing career than the easy narrative of failed manager which I suspect many fans of English football have. Joe Lovejoy (5 May 1994). "European Cup-Winners Cup: Smith's strike brings Arsenal European glory: Battling Londoners make light of the loss of Wright and Jensen". The Independent . Retrieved 6 December 2020.

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Six weeks into Adams's sobriety, Arsène Wenger arrived as Arsenal manager in October 1996. Adams reflected in 2020 that Wenger understood his psychology, and knew of the dangers of alcohol, as his parents ran a pub. [16] Adams rewarded his manager's understanding handsomely, captaining the club to two Premiership and FA Cup Doubles, in 1997–98 and 2001–02. [8] Maidment, Jem (2008). The Official Arsenal Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive A-Z of London's Most Successful Club (reviseded.). Hamlyn. ISBN 978-0-600-61888-1. He movingly explains the struggles he’s faced to stay sober for twenty years and why he set up Sporting Chance, the charity which provides treatment and support for sports stars suffering from addictions. He assesses why Arsenal have struggled to repeat the title-winning formula of his own time there. Read this in preparation for seeing Tony Adams being interviewed by Pat Nevin at the Edinburgh Book Festival later this month. Eccleshare, Charlie (1 April 2019). "Tony Adams exclusive interview: 'I have defied all the odds - I thought I'd be dead at 30' ". Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022 . Retrieved 27 April 2020.

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On 1 January 1988, he became Arsenal captain at the age of 21; [10] he would remain club captain for the next 14 years until his retirement. Adams made his debut for England against Spain in 1987, [8] and played in UEFA Euro 1988. England lost all three games, but Adams scored one of England's two goals in the tournament in a 3–1 defeat to the Soviet Union. He was the first player to represent England who had been born after the 1966 World Cup win.

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Mannion, Damian (4 July 2012). "From Ronaldo to Owen, Dalglish to Clough, Adams to Senderos: famous numbers worn by crap players". Talksport . Retrieved 12 October 2022. a b "Owen miss nets award". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022 . Retrieved 7 July 2017. Moore, Glenn (10 August 1998). "Football: Arsenal show United little charity". The Independent. London . Retrieved 18 July 2014.

Adams took various courses and coaching badges before trying his hand at management with Wycome. After resigning there, he returned to education before joining Portsmouth as Harry Redknapp’s assistant during their high spending days that included an FA Cup victory. He ultimately became manager after Harry left but appears to never had had much of a chance due to budget cuts before asking to be fired to save himself from resigning. Adams is a Patron for NACOA—a charity that provides information, advice and support for anyone affected by their parents' drinking. [58] He is also a Patron for charity School-Home Support (SHS). SHS helps disadvantaged children and young people overcome barriers to education such as poverty, domestic abuse and housing issues. [59] Post-football career [ edit ] British World Champion dancer Katya, who has not clinched the Glitterball trophy on Strictly since 2017, shared with her 210,000 avid followers that she was "very happy with my bookshelf". A solidly good read, though not a great one. Perhaps this is because the book was written 15 years ago, so many of the football references seem a bit dated. But as the title suggests, the crux of this book is about addiction and Adams' story of how he overcame his demons.

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Always a great thinker on the game, Adams moved into coaching and management on retirement, playing a key role in Portsmouth’s famous FA Cup triumph in 2008, and taking on new challenges in the Netherlands, Azerbaijan, China and now Spain to broaden his perspective. Adams remains a popular figure with Arsenal fans. In December 2008, more than six years after he left the club, Adams led out his Portsmouth side onto the pitch at Arsenal to be greeted with the chant "There's only one Tony Adams" by Arsenal fans. [60]In 1992–93 Adams gained the distinction of being the captain of the first English side to win the League Cup and FA Cup double, lifting the European Cup Winners' Cup the following year. [11] Battle with Alcoholism [ edit ]

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Sober uses the language of AA and recovery much more regularly as Adams has spent the last 20 years maintaining his sobriety. It can feel a little much at times but it wouldn’t be Adams own voice if it didn’t. Adams major post career achievement is the founding and ongoing survival of Sporting Chance, a charity dedicated to helping sportsmen and women with addictions. Just before his retirement as a player, Adams had applied to become manager of Brentford (who had just missed out on promotion to Division One) after the resignation of Steve Coppell, but his application was rejected. [19]Team of the Century: 1997–2007 – the Premiership's finest of the last decade". GiveMeFootball.com. Give Me Football. 5 September 2007. Archived from the original on 21 October 2008 . Retrieved 2 June 2016. Self destructive tendencies are not just for the down & outs of society. The demon drink or any other addiction will consume and destroy you. I applaud Mr Adams for gaining the strength and finding redemption. Tony Adams lifts the Premiership trophy after the final home game of the season at Highbury in 1998. Photograph: Professional Sport/Popperfoto/Getty Images Sober makes an excellent companion piece to Addicted but as a stand-alone book it’s good without being great. While it is equally honest, particularly about Adams mental health struggles, it doesn’t reach the difficult task of living up to its predecessor. The general musings on the game ultimately let the book down by going on that bit too long. Esslemont, Tom (11 May 2010). "Tony Adams' grand plans for Azerbaijan football club". BBC . Retrieved 12 May 2010.