Tony Alexander Adams MBE (born 10 October 1966) is an English football manager and former professional player. Adams played for Arsenal and England, captaining both teams. Adams spent his entire playing career of 19 years as a center-back at Arsenal.
Why did Tony Adams retire?
Adams felt injuries were beginning to take their toll and, having just signed a new contract with the Gunners, thought he needed to step away. “I have taken the decision to listen to my body,” he said. “Something has to give and it has to be the internationals.
What’s Tony Adams doing now?
He left the role in July 2020 after his one-year tenure finished. After a spell working as a pundit on Malaysian sports channel Stadium Astro, Adams was literally thrust into the spotlight once more when he was signed up to the 2022 series of BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing. The show will be broadcast in the autumn.