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Personal Life and Relationships
Marriage to Jane Shea
1992
Adams married Jane Shea, with whom he had two children, Oliver and Amber.
Divorce from Jane Shea
1997
Adams and Jane Shea divorced due to his battle with alcoholism and her drug addiction.
Marriage to Poppy Teacher
2004
Adams married whisky heiress Poppy Teacher, with whom he had three children: Atticus, Hector, and Iris.
International Career
England Debut
1987
Adams made his debut for England.
Return to England Team
1996
Adams was welcomed back into the England fold after overcoming personal struggles.
Main milestones
Birth
10 October 1966
Tony Adams was born on 10 October 1966, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Signing with Arsenal
1980
Adams signed for Arsenal as a schoolboy in 1980, laying the foundation for a remarkable career that would span nearly two decades.
First-Team Debut
5 November 1983
Adams made his first-team debut for Arsenal against Sunderland at the age of 17, despite a memorable mishap where he accidentally put his shorts on back-to-front before the match.
First Major Trophy
1987
Adams won his first major trophy with Arsenal in the 1986-87 season, playing in the Football League Cup Final win over Liverpool at Wembley.
Becoming Captain
1 January 1988
At the age of 21, Adams became the captain of Arsenal, a role he would hold for the next 14 years, leading the team to numerous successes.
Wenger's Arrival and Success
1996-2002
Under the management of Arsène Wenger, Adams continued to thrive, captaining the club to two Premiership and FA Cup Doubles in 1997-98 and 2001-02, and becoming one of the most successful captains in Arsenal's history.
Retirement
August 2002
Adams retired from professional football after a career spanning almost 20 years, with his last match being the 2002 FA Cup Final.
Managerial Career Begins
2003-2004
Adams began his managerial career with Wycombe Wanderers, later moving to Portsmouth, Feyenoord, and other clubs, though his managerial stints were marked by varying degrees of success.
Managing FC Gabala
2010-2011
Adams managed Azerbaijani club FC Gabala, later becoming the sporting director, and underwent a successful angioplasty after suffering from acute chest pain.
Managing Granada CF
2017
Adams was named as manager of La Liga strugglers Granada CF until the end of the 2016-17 season, though the team was eventually relegated.
Legacy and Current Activities
Present
Today, Adams is remembered as one of Arsenal's greatest players, with a statue outside Emirates Stadium in his honor. He continues to be involved in football, often appearing as a pundit on various sports channels.
Selected days from chronicle
6 May, 1990
Tony Adams crashed his car into a wall in Rayleigh; his blood alcohol level was found to be more than four times the legal drink-drive limit.
10 April, 2017
Tony Adams was named as manager of La Liga strugglers Granada CF until the end of the 2016–17 season.
5 November, 1983
Tony Adams made his first-team debut for Arsenal against Sunderland.
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