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Veteran Walsall forward Adomah signs new deal
Versatile forward Albert Adomah has signed a new one-year contract with Walsall. The 37-year-old made 54 appearances for the Saddlers last term, including 42 in the league, as they lost in the League One play-off final despite being 12 points clear at the top of the table at the start of the year and 10 points ahead of fourth place with 11 games remaining. Advertisement Adomah joined Walsall from Queens Park Rangers last summer and his first season at the Bescot Stadium saw him make the 700th appearance of his 17-year career. "I feel really loved here by the supporters and I want to keep playing as much as I possibly can and helping the team wherever I can as well," Adomah said. "Unfortunately, last season didn't finish with the moment that we all wanted it to but I really enjoyed my time here and it was an easy decision for me to decide to stay here for another year." Adomah is the second member of the Saddlers squad in the last few days to agree fresh terms ahead of the new season after midfielder Ronan Maher signed on for another two years.
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
I left Ronaldinho in my wake by using his own stepover against him, now I'm playing in the League Two play-off final
ALBERT ADOMAH once performed an audacious stepover that left Ronaldinho in his wake. So it is safe to say the Walsall winger will not be intimidated by facing Advertisement 4 Albert Adomah went up against Ronaldinho in 2011 Credit: PROVIDED BY JUSTIN ALLEN 4 Adomah, 37, is still going strong with Walsall Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The former Then incredibly he went on to play against him on his debut for Ghana in 2011 and had the pure cheek to glide past him with a trick out of the great man's repertoire. Adomah told SunSport: 'I was playing for 'I was up against Ronaldinho, a young Neymar, Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 'Before I became a professional footballer I used to do Ronaldinho skills in street and cage football. I tried to imitate his skills so to be on the same pitch as such an iconic figure was a wow moment of my career. 'And during the game I did his trademark stepover. I've got a picture of me going past him. I thought, 'I've just skipped past the most skillful player ever.' 'But I got brought crashing back down to earth as the Brazil won the game 1-0 thanks to a strike from Leandro Damiao and after the game Adomah managed to snag shirts from Neymar and Pato. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But, almost as incredible as his audacious stepover, Adomah gave Neymar's shirt AWAY! He said: 'At that time everyone thought it was a done deal he was signing for Ex-Chelsea star Sam Hutchinson reveals he had HEART ATTACK in game he scored winner that sent Wimbledto playoffs 'But Neymar ended up going to Advertisement 'However, the picture of me going past Ronaldinho is a great memento and memory I'll never forget.' Adomah went on to play at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. But fast forward to 2025 and he has had a remarkable season for a 37-year-old… having played in FIFTY-THREE games for Walsall. Although 34 of them have been off the bench, he has been a crucial impact player for Mat Sadler's men since deciding to drop down to the fourth tier after leaving Championship side QPR last summer. Advertisement 'I'M ONE OF THE FITTEST PLAYERS AT THE CLUB' He said: 'It's about keeping fit. Last season I only played 18 games for QPR. You get to a certain point in your career where the manager decides whether he wants to select you or go for a younger player. 'I still believe I can play and since day one here the manager has seen I'm one of the fittest players at the club. 'I'm not as sharp as I was before but can still manoeuvre myself around with the ball. My attributes are still there and I've played in more than 50 games. It doesn't matter whether you're starting or coming on a sub, everyone is part of what we're trying to achieve. 'It's up to how the manager wants to utilise his squad and being able to come on fresh and give the team extra energy to get up the pitch has worked well.' Advertisement This will be Adomah's fourth play-off final. He lost with Middlesbrough to Norwich under the arch in 2015 and again with Aston Villa against But it was third time lucky when he went up with Villa the following year after they saw off Frank Lampard's Derby. It ended three seasons outside the top flight for Villa and Adomah is proud he helped get the club back on the up. 'THE WORST FEELING IN FOOTBALL' He said: 'Losing a play-off final is the worst feeling in football. You just want to get out of the stadium straight away. Yet when you win you want to stay there until the next day and celebrate. Advertisement 'Promotion with Villa was a huge relief for everyone at the club because we'd failed the previous two seasons. 'There was a lot of frustration and anxiety among the fanbase. I remember a CABBAGE got thrown at our manager Steve Bruce at Villa Park just before he left the club. 'But Dean Smith came in and as a Villa fan was the perfect person to take the club back up. 'And it fills me with pride that we helped get them where they belong and now look at where they are six years later, competing in the Champions League and at the top end of the Premier League.' Advertisement Adomah has had a great career - from his Isthmian League days with Harrow Borough, League Two with Barnet, the Championship with a number of clubs and the Premier League at Middlesbrough. He said: 'The only division I've not played in yet is League One so it would be great to tick that off. I have no plans to retire yet. I've done my UEFA B coaching badges and am currently doing my A but I still have a couple of years left in me. 'It's been an enjoyable career… from park football to the World Cup. I can have no complaints.' 4 Adomah helped Aston Villa earn promotion back to the Premier League Credit: Getty - Contributor Advertisement 4 The winger headed to Walsall after leaving QPR Credit: Rex
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I left Ronaldinho in my wake by using his own stepover against him, now I'm playing in the League Two play-off final
ALBERT ADOMAH once performed an audacious stepover that left Ronaldinho in his wake. So it is safe to say the Walsall winger will not be intimidated by facing AFC Wimbledon in Monday's League Two play-off final. 4 The former Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough ace used to love imitating tricks and skills from the Brazilian megastar in street kickabouts. Then incredibly he went on to play against him on his debut for Ghana in 2011 and had the pure cheek to glide past him with a trick out of the great man's repertoire. Adomah told SunSport: 'I was playing for Bristol City at the time in the Championship and got picked by Ghana to play Brazil at Craven Cottage in 2011. 'I was up against Ronaldinho, a young Neymar, Alexandre Pato, Dani Alves, Thiago Silva, Marcelo, Fernandinho, Lucas … it was like a star-studded who's who of football. 'Before I became a professional footballer I used to do Ronaldinho skills in street and cage football. I tried to imitate his skills so to be on the same pitch as such an iconic figure was a wow moment of my career. 'And during the game I did his trademark stepover. I've got a picture of me going past him. I thought, 'I've just skipped past the most skillful player ever.' 'But I got brought crashing back down to earth as the Liverpool player Lucas, a typical holding midfielder, came steaming in with a sliding tackle.' Brazil won the game 1-0 thanks to a strike from Leandro Damiao and after the game Adomah managed to snag shirts from Neymar and Pato. But, almost as incredible as his audacious stepover, Adomah gave Neymar's shirt AWAY! He said: 'At that time everyone thought it was a done deal he was signing for Chelsea and my brother is a Blues fan so I decided to give it to him. Ex-Chelsea star Sam Hutchinson reveals he had HEART ATTACK in game he scored winner that sent Wimbledto playoffs 'But Neymar ended up going to Barcelona instead … and ironically a few years later Pato joined Chelsea on loan. I should try to get it back. 'However, the picture of me going past Ronaldinho is a great memento and memory I'll never forget.' Adomah went on to play at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. But fast forward to 2025 and he has had a remarkable season for a 37-year-old… having played in FIFTY-THREE games for Walsall. Although 34 of them have been off the bench, he has been a crucial impact player for Mat Sadler's men since deciding to drop down to the fourth tier after leaving Championship side QPR last summer. 'I'M ONE OF THE FITTEST PLAYERS AT THE CLUB' He said: 'It's about keeping fit. Last season I only played 18 games for QPR. You get to a certain point in your career where the manager decides whether he wants to select you or go for a younger player. 'I still believe I can play and since day one here the manager has seen I'm one of the fittest players at the club. 'I'm not as sharp as I was before but can still manoeuvre myself around with the ball. My attributes are still there and I've played in more than 50 games. It doesn't matter whether you're starting or coming on a sub, everyone is part of what we're trying to achieve. 'It's up to how the manager wants to utilise his squad and being able to come on fresh and give the team extra energy to get up the pitch has worked well.' This will be Adomah's fourth play-off final. He lost with Middlesbrough to Norwich under the arch in 2015 and again with Aston Villa against Fulham in 2018. But it was third time lucky when he went up with Villa the following year after they saw off Frank Lampard's Derby. It ended three seasons outside the top flight for Villa and Adomah is proud he helped get the club back on the up. 'THE WORST FEELING IN FOOTBALL' He said: 'Losing a play-off final is the worst feeling in football. You just want to get out of the stadium straight away. Yet when you win you want to stay there until the next day and celebrate. 'Promotion with Villa was a huge relief for everyone at the club because we'd failed the previous two seasons. 'There was a lot of frustration and anxiety among the fanbase. I remember a CABBAGE got thrown at our manager Steve Bruce at Villa Park just before he left the club. 'But Dean Smith came in and as a Villa fan was the perfect person to take the club back up. 'And it fills me with pride that we helped get them where they belong and now look at where they are six years later, competing in the Champions League and at the top end of the Premier League.' Adomah has had a great career - from his Isthmian League days with Harrow Borough, League Two with Barnet, the Championship with a number of clubs and the Premier League at Middlesbrough. He said: 'The only division I've not played in yet is League One so it would be great to tick that off. I have no plans to retire yet. I've done my UEFA B coaching badges and am currently doing my A but I still have a couple of years left in me. 'It's been an enjoyable career… from park football to the World Cup. I can have no complaints.' 4
