Donkey come good (Tony Adams)

Member Name: somersetsaint

Product:	Tony Adams
Date:	28/09/00 (17 review reads)
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Advantages: Ability to read the game; physical strength and presence

Disadvantages: Slowwwwww...

I have a great respect for Tony Adams. His problems with alcohol are well documented, but he has dealt with these well and moved on, and has managed to avoid some of the scandalous press coverage which dogged earlier seasons at Arsenal.

The classic old-fashioned centre-half, Adams relys on intelligence, strength and physical presence rather than pace - but his ability to read the game more than makes up for his lack of speed. He has spent his entire career at Arsenal, making his way through from the youth system, and has long been a favourite amongst fans.

Whilst a superb defender, he is also a wonderful captain for club and country. He claims to be a private person away from football, but on the pitch he is ever the extrovert, controlling his team-mates and giving out occasional rollickings more in the style of a goalkeeper.

In the last season, some Arsenal fans have begun wondering how long he can continue - he isn't getting any younger and seems prone to injury. But given recent performances in the Champions' League, he has a lot more to give in his last season before retirement.

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