Derek Adams (born 25 June 1975) is a former Scottish footballer who is currently manager at Ross County. He is the son of George Adams, who is the Director of Football at the Dingwall club.

[edit] Career

Born in Aberdeen, Adams began his career with his hometown club but failed to make a first-team appearance, moving to English side Burnley, making a couple of league appearances in the mid-1990s before returning to Scotland with Ross County in 1996. Spending two years with The Staggies, Adams joined Motherwell in 1998, spending six years at Fir Park, including a short loan spell with Ayr United. Adams was one of a number of players affected by the club's administration problems, accepting a pay cut in April 2002.^[1] Adams failed to win any trophies during his time with Well, although he scored in the 2003-04 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat against Rangers.^[2] In 2004, Adams agreed a pre-contract move to hometown club Aberdeen,^[3] spending a year at Pittodrie before being transfer-listed^[4] and leaving for Livingston in 2005.^[5] In 2006, Adams returned to Ross County as player/coach^[6] and in November 2007, Adams was appointed player/manager, having served as caretaker manager since October.^[7] Despite the terms of Adams' appointment, his last playing appearance remains in October 2007.

[edit] Honours

[edit] Ross County

• Scottish Second Division: 1
  

2007-08

• Scottish Challenge Cup: 1
  

2006-07

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Derek Adams career stats at Soccerbase

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