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Darren Adams
Darren Steven Adams (born 12 January 1974) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who played in the Football League as a Forward (association football), forward. Career After making a couple of appearances for Cray Wanderers F.C., Cray Wanderers, Adams was playing for Cray's Southern Counties East Football League, Kent League rivals Swanley Furness F.C., Danson Furness when he was offered a contract with Cardiff City F.C., Cardiff City in January 1994. He made his debut soon after in a 0–0 draw with Barnet F.C., Barnet on 22 January as a substitute in place of Tony Bird (footballer born 1974), Tony Bird. He was handed a start in the club's following game and scored his first goal during a 5–1 victory over Wrexham A.F.C., Wrexham. He played a total of 34 league games for the club, in several different positions, but fell out of favour in 1996 and was loaned out to Woking F.C., Woking before being released at the end of the season. He joined Alders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forward (association Football)
Forwards (also known as attackers) are outfield positions in an association football team who play the furthest up the pitch and are therefore most responsible for scoring goals as well as assisting them. As with any attacking player, the role of the forward relies heavily on being able to create space for attack. Attacking positions generally favour irrational players who ask questions to the defensive side of the opponent in order to create scoring chances, where they benefit from a lack of predictability in attacking play. Team formations normally include one to three forwards. For example, the common 4–2–3–1 includes one forward. Less conventional formations may include more than three forwards, or none. Striker The normal role of a striker is to score the majority of goals on behalf of the team. If they are tall and physical players, with good heading ability, the player may also be used to get onto the end of crosses, win long balls, or receive passes and retain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
