Tony Adams

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Tony Adams



A consortium that includes former England legend Tony Adams has been linked with the purchase of AVFC for a sum of 150 million pounds.

Born October 10th 1966 Tony Adams spent 22 years playing for Arsenal in defence and is regarded as one of their all-time greats. With Arsenal Tony Adams won the league on four occasions and three FA Cups, UEFA cup winner’s cup and two league cups. In 2011 a stature of Tony Adams was unveiled at Arsenal`s stadium.

At the end of his playing career Tony Adams went into management, clubs he managed include Portsmouth, Wycome Wanderers and Gabala in Azerbaijan.

Over his 19 years playing for Arsenal Tony Adams made 504 appearances scoring 32 goals, he was also capped for England 66 times scoring on 5 occasions.

throughout his playing career Tony Adams fought a battle against alcoholism, that included two months in prison for drink driving when he crashed his car while under the influence. In 1996 he came out in public as an alcoholic and started seeking treatment for his alcoholism. Tony Adams has come out and started that the arrival of Arsène Wenger who helped change the culture at Arsenal.

Tottenham buy Cameroon player Clinton Njie from Lyon

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Cameroonian soccer player Clinton Njie. The Club of the English Premier League on announced the purchase thet day Njie celebrated his 22nd birthday.

The contract is valid until 2020, but are still subject to international transfer confirmation. Moreover Njie need even a work permit, Tottenham announced. The attacker played at Olympique Lyon in the French league.