Philmycock Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 And, interestingly.... http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10702452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 http://www.oceaniafootball.com/ofc/News/ViewArticle/tabid/125/Article/12abed51-2ce4-4762-895d-632be858e955/language/en-US/Default.aspx Looks like hes signed Former New Zealand U-17 captain Luke Adams has put pen to paper on a one-year contract at English Championship side Derby County. http://www.oceaniafootball.com/ofc/Portals/0/Images/Articles/tmpF6D Luke Adams has returned from injury to enter the professional game. Photo: OFC via Phototek Less than a year since his professional ambitions were almost crushed through a serious injury, Adams now has the opportunity to kick start his career and establish himself at the second–tier club. The 18-year-old defender had travelled to England for trials at Derby last year but, before he had the chance to stake much of a claim, was cut down by a cruciate ligament injury. He remained in the United Kingdom to receive treatment before returning home to begin rehabilitation. Although he was unable to fully showcase his talents during the trial period, he impressed club officials enough to see the Rams offer him a further chance in the future. The club arranged for Adams to begin his recuperation with Andy Williams, a highly-respected knee specialist in London. With Williams’ expertise and his own resolve, the Melbourne-born Kiwi has fought his way back to fitness and will now look to take advantage of the opportunity Derby have offered him. Adams, who took part in the first half of Waitakere United’s title-winning ASB Premiership campaign last season, will aim for an extension at the conclusion of his 12-month deal. His immediate goal will be to break into the first team at Derby, who are managed by ex-England international and Liverpool midfielder Nigel Clough. The East Midlands-based club, who last played at the highest level of English football in 2008, are regarded as one of the biggest clubs outside the Premier League and have won the top flight on two occasions. Adams lead the Young All Whites to a round of 16 finish at the FIFA U-17 World Cup last year in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 [url=http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10832192]http://m.nzherald.co...jectid=10832192 Soccer: Adams signs with Derby County Thursday 6 September Former New Zealand Under-17 captain Luke Adams has signed a one-year contract with English Championship side Derby County. Adams, 18, suffered a blow last year when seriously injuring a knee while on trial at Derby but impressed club officials enough to get another chance. His immediate goal will be to break into the first team at Derby, who are managed by former England international and Liverpool midfielder Nigel Clough. Love the way they picked the 'biggest' team he played for.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 and he looks about 14, not 18.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 What defensive position is he - will put him in the contract dates when someone tells me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 What defensive position is he - will put him in the contract dates when someone tells me Stimacked has said he was a CB in the 1st post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Didn't read it because it jumped straight to the end when I opened the thread. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Didn't read it because it jumped straight to the end when I opened the thread. Cheers Yeah, thats what they all say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 This thread title sounds like a stokie telling his missus he has just seen the new signing from Liverpool........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralRam Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Looks like he needs a good meal down him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I've heard the odd good word about him from a Kiwi friend of mine, good to hear. Here is his page from the [url=http://www.waitakereunited.co.nz/football_profile_adams_2011.html]Waitakere United page. Good luck to the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 This appears to be another example of Derby's long term approach to the game and our altruistic approach to players who receive serious injuries. It seems if NC feels they have the right character, NC will go the extra yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 This appears to be another example of Derby's long term approach to the game and our altruistic approach to players who receive serious injuries. It seems if NC feels they have the right character, NC will go the extra yard. I do like what the club is doing in this department. It will be interesting to see what happens with this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 If they weren't on first team duty, our (pure) u21 would be Morch Gjokal Adams O'Brien Freeman Hughes Hendrick Hoganson Bennett Thomas Jacobs add Lelan and Ball on loan and the future looks promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Looking back, Keogh deal doesn't make sense. Ain't his knees alright? Maybe NC knows something we don't... 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ph34r:' /> But hopefully kid does alright and knee allows him to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subman Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Luke was at the under 21 game today. Not sure if he was a sub however joined in with the warm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Luke was at the under 21 game today. Not sure if he was a sub however joined in with the warm up. The match report suggests that he didn't play today, nor was he on the bench. Has the transfer fully gone through, he is from New Zealand, maybe the deal is done but they're waiting on other factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Was luke hot or cold today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 The match report suggests that he didn't play today, nor was he on the bench. Has the transfer fully gone through, he is from New Zealand, maybe the deal is done but they're waiting on other factors. I thought I read somewhere about International clearance awaited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Was luke hot or cold today? Sounds like Luke is a player you can easily WARM to. Obviously too subtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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