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Alan Adamson

b. 1963

Scottish footballer and manager (born 1963)

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About Alan Adamson

Born 1963. Alan Adamson is a British association football player, association football coach and police officer.

Alan Adamson (born 21 May 1963) is a Scottish football manager and former football player. He was manager of Dumbarton from October 2010 until October 2012.

Playing career Adamson was with Airdrieonians as a youth in the mid-1970s, but he was released after two years with the club. He then joined the police force, and he played for police representative football teams at Scottish and British level.

Adamson and Chapman joined Dumbarton on 31 December 2007. Following a successful stint as interim manager, Adamson was confirmed as Dumbarton manager in April 2011.

Statistics

Manager

TeamNatFromToRecordGWDLWin %Dumbarton October 2010October 2012

statistics include Stirlingshire Cup games.

Honours Dumbarton Stirlingshire Cup (1): 2010–11 2011–12 Scottish First Division Play-off Winners (1)

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Important facts

Born
21 May 1963, Scotland
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach, police officer
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alan Adamson?

Scottish footballer and manager (born 1963)

When was Alan Adamson born?

Alan Adamson was born on 21 May 1963 in Scotland.

What is Alan Adamson's occupation?

Alan Adamson is an association football player, association football coach and police officer.

What nationality is Alan Adamson?

Alan Adamson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alan Adamson

· Wikidata: Q4706053

· DBpedia: Alan Adamson

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