Adam Dawson (footballer)

Adam Dawson
Personal information
Full name Adam Ryan Dawson[1]
Date of birth (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992[2]
Place of birth Bury, England[3]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position Winger
Club information
Current team
 Tranmere Rovers
Number 21
Youth career
000?–2007 Bury
2007–2009 Liverpool
2009–2011 Bury
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Wigan Athletic 0 (0)
2012 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 4 (0)
2012 Bacup Borough 1 (0)
2012 FC United of Manchester 4 (0)
2013 Barrow 9 (1)
2013 Nelson 6 (3)
2013–2015 Leicester City 0 (0)
2014 → Notts County (loan) 3 (0)
2014 → Nuneaton Town (loan) 5 (2)
2014 → Nuneaton Town (loan) 13 (3)
2015 → Bristol Rovers (loan) 12 (0)
2015–2016 Kidderminster Harriers 8 (1)
2015 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 9 (0)
2016 Nuneaton Town 0 (0)
2016 Eastleigh 5 (1)
2016– Tranmere Rovers 3 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Adam Ryan Dawson (born 5 October 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays for Tranmere Rovers. Dawson plays as a winger.

Club career

Early career

Born and raised in Bury, he attended Derby High School in the town.[4] Dawson joined Liverpool from Bury at the age of 14 for a reported £100,000, having turned down an offer from Manchester City.[4] Dawson spent two years back at Bury after being released by Liverpool but was then released on completion of his scholarship due to mutual consent.[4]

Wigan Athletic

In June 2011, Dawson signed his first professional contract with Premier League side Wigan Athletic, a one-year deal, following a successful trial.[4] In the summer of 2012, Dawson was offered a new month-to-month contract. In August 2012, he joined Football League Two side Accrington Stanley on loan along with Ryan Watson.[5] Dawson made his professional debut for the club in a 1–0 defeat to Carlisle United in the Football League Cup, coming on as a substitute for Luke Clark.[6] At the end of the month Dawson moved back to Wigan after making one appearance. In November 2012, Dawson asked to be released from his contract having been frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities and the chance to move out on loan, a move he would later regret.[7]

Non league

Dawson returned to football signing for North West Counties Football League Premier Division side Bacup Borough in November 2012.[8] He made his debut for the club in the 1–0 home win against AFC Liverpool, in what proved to be his only appearance for the club.[9] A week later, Dawson moved up the divisions to sign for Northern Premier League Premier Division side FC United of Manchester.[10] Dawson made his debut the following day as a substitute in a 4–0 defeat to Rushall Olympic.[11] Dawson went on to make four appearances for FC United, with his final appearance coming in a 1–0 win over Grantham Town in December 2012. In March 2013, Dawson was on the move again joining Conference Premier side Barrow on non-contract terms.[7] His debut for the Bluebirds came in a 1–0 win over Dartford. Dawson went on to make nine appearances scoring 1 goal for Barrow but he couldn't stop the side from relegation to the Conference North at the end of the season. He was invited to stay at Barrow and join the squad in pre-season, however, he declined due to interest from Macclesfield Town, Bolton Wanderers, Luton Town, Morecambe, Hyde and Forest Green Rovers.[12] In July 2013, Dawson joined NWCFL First Division side Nelson after turning down a contract from Barrow.[13] He made a total of six league appearances for the Admirals scoring 3 goals.[14]

Leicester City

In October 2013, after leaving Nelson, Dawson returned to training with Barrow, but a move didn't materialise.[12] He also spent time training with Scottish Championship side Dundee, but a move was scuppered due to a registration issue.[12] In the same month, Dawson signed for Leicester City having spent a period on trial with the club.[15] In May 2014, Dawson was offered a new contract for the following season.[16]

Notts County (loan)

On 7 August 2014, Dawson joined Notts County on a month-long loan.[17] He made his debut on 9 August 2014 during County's 1–1 opening day draw with Preston North End, replacing Garry Thompson in the 35th minute.[18] Dawson returned to Leicester City at end of months loan at Notts County, making 3 appearances in all competitions.

Nuneaton Town (loan)

On 3 October 2014, Dawson joined Conference Premier side Nuneaton Town on a monthlong loan deal, heading straight into the squad for their fixture against Lincoln the next day, where Dawson had a debut to remember, scoring from 30 yards to give Nuneaton a 2–1 win.[19][20]

Nuneaton Town (2nd loan)

On 27 November 2014, Dawson re-joined Nuneaton Town for a second loan spell with the Conference Premier side, joining up with fellow Leicester City loanees, Simonas Stankevičius and Marcel Barrington.[21] Dawson made his second Nuneaton debut in the 3–2 victory over Chester on 29 November, providing assists for 2 goals.[22] Dawson finished his loan with 5 goals and 8 assists during his stay at Nuneaton.

Bristol Rovers (loan)

On 13 January 2015 Dawson Joined Bristol Rovers on a monthlong loan. Dawson made his debut against Lincoln City on 17 January 2015. Dawson put in an impressive performance which he was rewarded with man of the match. Dawson extended his loan 3 times up until 18 April 2015. Dawson made 13 appearances for Bristol Rovers producing 9 assists. Dawson assisted 17 goals in 28 games scoring 5 goals. Dawson had loan spells at Notts County, Nuneaton Town and Bristol Rovers In the 2014–15 season.

Kidderminster Harriers

On 31 July 2015, Dawson signed a one-year contract with Kidderminster Harriers after impressing during pre season, including a goal in a 1–1 draw against Birmingham City.[23] He left the club in February 2016 after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[24]

Tranmere Rovers (loan)

On 10 September 2015, Dawson signed for Tranmere Rovers on a three-month loan.[25]

Nuneaton Town

In February 2016, following the termination of his contract with Kidderminster, Dawson re-joined Nuneaton Town.[26] He made no appearances for this club in this spell,[27] and left in June 2016.

Eastleigh

Dawson signed for National League club Eastleigh on a one-year deal in June 2016, but left on 7 November of the same year to return north to be with his pregnant wife.[28]

Career statistics

As of 31 August 2016.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wigan Athletic 2011–12[29] Premier League 000000—00
2012–13[30] Premier League 000000—00
Total 000000—00
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2012–13[30] League Two 0000100010
Bacup Borough 2012–13 NWCFL Premier Division 1000000010
FC United of Manchester 2012–13[31] NPL Premier Division 4000—0040
Barrow 2012–13[30] Conference Premier 9100—0091
Nelson 2013–14[14] NWCFL First Division 63——0063
Leicester City 2013–14[32] Championship 000000—00
Notts County (loan) 2014–15[33] League One 3200100030
Nuneaton Town (loan) 2014–15[33] Conference Premier 133000000133
Bristol Rovers (loan) 2014–15[33] Conference Premier 120000000120
Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 2014–15[34] Conference Premier 8100000081
Tranmere Rovers 2015–16[34] Conference Premier 9000000090
Nuneaton Town 2015–16[34] Conference Premier 0000000000
Eastleigh 2016–17[35] Conference Premier 5100000051
Career total 70110020007211

References

  1. ↑ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/adam-ryan-dawson-18438690
  2. ↑ "Dawson, AR (Adam)". English National Football Archive.
  3. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 553. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Wigan Athletic chance for former Bury youngster". Bury Times. Newsquest. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "Wigan Athletic's Ryan Watson joins Accrington Stanley on loan". BBC Sport. 10 August 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "FULL TIME: Carlisle United 1 Accrington Stanley 0". Lancashire Telegraph. Newsquest. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  7. 1 2 "New Barrow boy Dawson admits Wigan regrets". News & Star. 25 March 2013.
  8. ↑ "Bacup snap up £100,000 man Adam Dawson". MEN Media. 16 November 2012.
  9. ↑ "Bacup Borough 1–0 AFC Liverpool". AFC Liverpool. 17 November 2012.
  10. ↑ "Player update". FC United of Manchester. 19 November 2012.
  11. ↑ "FC United hit for four by Rushall Olympic". FC United of Manchester. 18 November 2012.
  12. 1 2 3 "Daw open for attacker's Barrow AFC return". North West Evening Mail. 2 October 2013.
  13. ↑ http://www.nelsonfootballclub.co.uk/news/admirals-secure-100k-man-dawson-1001819.html
  14. 1 2 "NWCFL D1 Statistics 2013_14". AppBox. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  15. ↑ "Etuhu to face the Foxes". Blackbun Rovers F.C. 4 November 2013.
  16. ↑ "Leicester City Retained List 2014/15". Leicester City FC. 9 May 2014. Archived from the original on 9 May 2014.
  17. ↑ "Notts County loan for youngster Dawson". Leicester City FC. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  18. ↑ "Preston 1–1 Notts County". BBC Sport. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  19. ↑ "Dawson In Nuneaton Town Loan". Leicester City FC. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  20. ↑ "FULL TIME: Nuneaton Town 2–1 Lincoln City". Nuneaton News. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  21. ↑ "The return of Dawson". Nuneaton Town F.C. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  22. ↑ "Nuneaton Town 3 Chester 2". Nuneaton Town F.C. 29 November 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  23. ↑ "Adam Dawson agrees one-year deal at Kidderminster Harriers". Worcester News. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  24. ↑ "Adam Dawson leaves Kidderminster Harriers by mutual consent". Kidderminster Harriers. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  25. ↑ "Adam Dawson: Tranmere Rovers sign Kidderminster man on loan". BBC Sport. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  26. ↑ http://www.nuneatontownfc.com/teams/98603/player/adam-dawson-1380512
  27. ↑ http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=66040
  28. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36460683
  29. ↑ "Games played by Adam Dawson in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  30. 1 2 3 "Games played by Adam Dawson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  31. ↑ "Games played by Adam Dawson in 2012/2013 for FC United of Manchester". FC United. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  32. ↑ "Games played by Adam Dawson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  33. 1 2 3 "Games played by Adam Dawson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  34. 1 2 3
  35. ↑

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