Nicky Adams

For other people of similar name, see Nick Adams (disambiguation).

Nicky Adams
Adams playing for Leicester City in 2010
Personal information
Full name Nicholas William Adams[1]
Date of birth (1986-10-16) 16 October 1986 (age 38)[2]
Place of birth Bolton, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Bury
Youth career
0000–2005 Bury
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2008 Bury 77 (14)
2008–2010 Leicester City 30 (0)
2009 → Rochdale (loan) 14 (1)
2010 → Leyton Orient (loan) 6 (0)
2010–2011 Brentford 7 (0)
2010 → Rochdale (loan) 11 (0)
2011–2012 Rochdale 60 (4)
2012–2014 Crawley Town 70 (9)
2014 Rotherham United 15 (1)
2014–2015 Bury 38 (1)
2015–2016 Northampton Town 39 (3)
2016–2018 Carlisle United 59 (3)
2018–2019 Bury 46 (2)
2019–2021 Northampton Town 51 (1)
2021–2022 Oldham Athletic 59 (0)
2022–2024 Radcliffe 88 (2)
2024– Bury 0 (0)
International career
2007–2008 Wales U21 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:09, 20 May 2022 (UTC)

Nicholas William Adams (born 16 October 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger and wing back for North West Counties League Premier Division club Bury. Although he was born in England, he has represented Wales under-21 at international level.

Adams began his professional career at Bury in 2005 and has now had three spells there. He has also played for Bury, Leicester City, Brentford, Rochdale, Crawley Town, Rotherham United and Carlisle United.

Career

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Bury

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Adams playing for Bury in 2007

Adams was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester.[2] Adams progressed through the Youth and Centre of Excellence system at Bury and shot to fame with a debut goal against Darlington as he made his first-team debut in a 1–0 home win in October 2005.[4] After the match, Adams debut performance was praised by Chris Casper saying "I'm made up for young Nicky Adams, as he has really worked hard on his game, he's run himself into the ground for the team, and he took the goal well."[5][6] Adams earned more playing time in the first team at Bury.[citation needed] The next season, Adams scored his second goal with an unstoppable shot from 35 yards in a 3–0 win over Grimsby Town on 26 August 2006. After the match, Adams spoke out about the goal, saying "It wasn't bad for a tap in".[7] At the end of the season, Adams signed a new contract.[8] The next season, Adams was soon on a goalscoring form, unlike his two season at Bury, and scored twelve goals this season, including his first brace in a 3–0 win over Barnet on 3 November 2007. After the match, Adams was named man of the match and was praised by Casper.[9] At the end of the season, Adams won the Young player of the year, having received the most votes.[10] Having won the Young player of the year, Adams was offered a new deal to stay at Bury[11] but in June, Adams turned down a deal.

Leicester City

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Adams joined Leicester City for an initial £100,000 which could rise to £225,000,[12] a deal which was completed on 1 July 2008, with the player signing a three-year contract.[citation needed] Three months after joining Leicester City, the club was ordered to pay £100,000 for Adams, after both parties failed to agree a fee[13] He became Nigel Pearson's third signing of that day after Michael Morrison and Lloyd Dyer.[14] Adams made his debut in a League Cup match against Stockport on 12 August 2008, in which Leicester won 1–0.[15] His league debut came in a 3–1 win over Tranmere Rovers on 23 August.[16] On 2 September 2008, Adams scored his first goal in a Football League Trophy, as Leicester City beat Hartlepool United.[citation needed] Soon after, his playing time at Leicester City is soon reduced and need to join a club on loan to get regular first-team football.[citation needed] The next season, Adams forms at Leicester City didn't produced well, like he did at Bury, as he used more often on the bench.[citation needed] But in the second round of a League Cup, Adams scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 loss against Preston North End.[citation needed]

Loans

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On 19 January 2009, Adams joined Rochdale on loan for a month,[17] scoring on his debut in a 3–2 away defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge on 24 January.[citation needed] On 19 February, Adams extended his loan at Rochdale by a further month.[18] On 23 March 2009, Adams made a return to Leicester after the club wants him back despite desire to stay.[19]

On 15 January 2010, he was loaned to Leyton Orient for one month.[20] Having impressed at Leyton Orient with six appearances, Adams was recalled by Leicester City.[21] Manager Geraint Williams was disappointed to see Adams being recalled.[22] Shortly returning, Adams would be used often, when coming on as a substitute for the last five games towards the end of the season.

Brentford

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Though, Adams wanted to stay at Leicester City to fight for his place in the first team.[23] However, on 19 August 2010, Adams signed for Brentford.[24] He made his debut coming off the bench in the 1–1 draw at Swindon on 21 August 2010.

Rochdale

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On 14 October 2010, Adams joined Rochdale on loan, having failed to settle in London with Brentford.[25] In January, Adams moved to Rochdale on loan.[26] After the move, Adams said joining Rochdale could breathe new life into his football career.[27] Two days later, Adams made his debut, providing the assist which led to an own-goal for Byron Anthony, in a 2–1 loss against Bristol Rovers.[28] Adams went on to provide a further 14 assists.[citation needed] When the transfer window opened, Adams signed on a permanent basis with Rochdale, having penned a two-and-a-half-year contract on 1 January 2011.[29]

The following season, Adams continued to be in the first team.[citation needed] On 10 September 2011, Adams scored his first goal but was soon sent-off after a second bookable offence, in a 4–2 win against his former club Bury, followed his second on 19 November 2011, in a 1–0 win over Preston.[30] He since scored against Charlton[31] and Exeter City.[32] However, Rochdale ware relegated to League Two after two seasons in League One.[33] Just before the season ended, Adams was placed on a transfer list.[34]

Crawley Town

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On 8 June 2012, Adams joined newly promoted League One side Crawley Town on a free transfer.[35] After joining, Adams expressed his delight of moving down to the South, despite having previously failed to settle whilst at Brentford.[36] In the first round of the Football League Cup, Adams scored on his debut and set up a goal for John Akinde in a 2–2 draw against Millwall, which they won on penalties.[37] On the opening game of the season, Adams made his debut in a 3–0 win over Scunthorpe United; on 29 September 2012, Adams scored his first goal in a 2–0 win over Carlisle United.[38] In the following three games, Adams scored four goals, including a brace and assist for Hope Akpan in a 3–2 win over Bury on 13 October 2012.[39] In the second round of the FA Cup, Adams scored Crawley's first goal in a 3–0 win over Chelmsford City[40] and in the third round against Reading, Adams gave Crawley Town an early lead with a stunning strike from outside the area after just 14 seconds, though Crawley lost 3–1.[41] After the match, Adams says his first minute screamer was 'the best goal of his career'.[42] Adams started all of Crawley's league games during the 2012–13 season, scoring 8 goals.[43] He made 24 league appearances for Crawley in the 2013–14 season, scoring once.[44]

Rotherham United

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On 31 January 2014, Adams joined Rotherham United on a two-and-a-half-year contract.[45] His first appearance for Rotherham came on 15 February 2014 in a 2–1 victory over Stevenage; he came on as a 79th-minute substitute.[44] He made 15 appearances for Rotherham, scoring once.[44]

Return to Bury

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On 16 May 2014, Adams returned to Bury on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[46] Despite making 38 league appearances during the 2014–15 season, Adams was transfer listed at the end of the season.[47]

Northampton Town

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On 22 May 2015, Adams joined Northampton Town on a three-year contract.[48]

Carlisle United

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On 24 May 2016, Adams joined Carlisle United on a two-year contract.[49]

Third contract at Bury

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On 15 May 2018, Adams re-signed for Bury, who were newly relegated to League Two, on a one-year contract.[50] This contract was extended in March 2019,[51] but he left the club in June 2019 following a dispute.[52]

Return to Northampton Town

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On 5 June 2019, it was announced that Adams had rejoined Northampton Town on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal.[53]

Oldham Athletic

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On 22 January 2021, Adams joined League Two side Oldham Athletic on a contract until June 2022.[54] Following relegation, Adams was offered a new contract but the two parties could not agree terms and Adams left the club.[55]

Radcliffe

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In June 2022, Adams joined Radcliffe.[56]

During his time with the club, he captained the side to both the Manchester Senior Cup and the Northern Premier League Premier Division title.[57]

Fourth spell with Bury

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On 2 December 2024, Adams returned to North West Counties Football League Premier Division club Bury for a fourth spell.[58]

International career

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Despite being born in England, Adams chose to play for the Wales U-21, making his debut on 20 November 2007 against France.[59]

Career statistics

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As of 2 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bury 2005–06[60] League Two 15 1 2 0 0 0 1[a] 0 18 1
2006–07[61] League Two 19 1 2 0 2 0 1[a] 0 24 1
2007–08[62] League Two 43 12 5 1 1 0 3[a] 0 52 13
Leicester City 2008–09[63] League One 12 0 2 0 1 0 3[a] 1 18 1
2009–10[64] Championship 18 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 20 1
Leicester City totals 30 0 2 0 3 1 3 1 38 2
Rochdale (loan) 2008–09[63] League Two 14 1 — — — 14 1
Leyton Orient (loan) 2009–10[64] League One 6 0 — — — 6 0
Brentford 2010–11[65] League One 7 0 — 1 0 2[a] 0 10 0
Rochdale 2010–11[65] League One 30 0 1 0 — — 31 0
2011–12[66] League One 41 4 1 0 3 0 2[a] 0 47 4
Rochdale totals 71 4 2 0 3 0 2 0 78 4
Crawley Town 2012–13[43] League One 46 8 3 2 3 1 1[a] 0 53 11
2013–14[44] League One 24 1 3 0 1 2 1[a] 0 29 3
Crawley Town totals 70 9 6 2 4 3 2 0 82 14
Rotherham United 2013–14[44] League One 15 1 — — — 15 1
Bury 2014–15[67] League Two 38 1 3 0 1 0 2[a] 0 44 1
Northampton Town 2015–16[68] League Two 39 3 4 0 1 0 1[a] 0 45 3
Carlisle United 2016–17[69] League Two 42 3 2 0 2 0 2[b] 0 48 3
2017–18[70] League Two 17 0 0 0 2 0 2[c] 0 21 0
Carlisle United totals 59 3 2 0 4 0 4 0 69 3
Bury 2018–19[71] League Two 46 2 1 0 0 0 6[c] 1 53 3
Bury totals 161 17 13 1 4 0 13 1 191 19
Northampton Town 2019–20[72] League Two 37 1 5 2 0 0 4[c][d] 0 46 3
2020–21[73] League One 14 0 0 0 0 0 2[c] 0 16 0
Northampton Town totals 90 4 9 2 1 0 7 0 107 6
Oldham Athletic 2020–21[73] League Two 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 0
2021–22[74] League Two 36 0 2 0 2 0 4[c] 0 44 0
Total 59 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 67 0
Radcliffe 2022–23[75] Northern Premier League Premier Division 42 0 1 0 — 5[e] 0 48 0
2023–24[76] Northern Premier League Premier Division 36 2 1 0 — 4[f] 0 41 2
2024–25[77] National League North 10 0 2 0 — 0 0 12 0
Total 88 2 4 0 0 0 9 0 101 2
Career totals 670 41 40 5 22 4 46 2 778 52
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy.
  2. ^ Appearances in League Two play-offs.
  3. ^ a b c d e Appearances in EFL Trophy.
  4. ^ Appearances in League Two play-offs
  5. ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, three appearances in Manchester Senior Cup, one appearance in Lancashire Senior Cup
  6. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

Honours

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Leicester City

Northampton Town

Bury

Radcliffe

Individual

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