# Adam Dodd > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Adam_Dodd > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Adam_Dodd.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Dodd > Source revision: 1324900115 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|English footballer}} {{Use British English|date=August 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Adam Dodd | image = | caption = | fullname = Adam John Dodd | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|5|14|df=y}} | birth_place = [Kirkham](/source/Kirkham%2C_Lancashire), England | height = | position = [Midfielder](/source/Midfielder), [left back](/source/Defender_(association_football)) | currentclub = [Bamber Bridge](/source/Bamber_Bridge_F.C.) | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = 2002–2011 | youthclubs1 = [Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) | years1 = 2011–2014 | clubs1 = [Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2011–2012 | clubs2 = → [Altrincham](/source/Altrincham_F.C.) (loan) | caps2 = 5 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2012 | clubs3 = → [Ayr United](/source/Ayr_United_F.C.) (loan) | caps3 = 16 | goals3 = 2 |years4 = 2014–2015 |clubs4 = [Chorley](/source/Chorley_F.C.) |caps4 = |goals4 = |years5 = 2015–2019 |clubs5 = [Bamber Bridge](/source/Bamber_Bridge_F.C.) |caps5 = |goals5 = |years6 = 2019–2023 |clubs6 = [FC United of Manchester](/source/F.C._United_of_Manchester) |caps6 = 86 |goals6 = 5 |years7 = 2023– |clubs7 = [Bamber Bridge](/source/Bamber_Bridge_F.C.) |caps7 = 0 |goals7 = 0 | club-update = 15:43, 30 June 2023 (UTC) }} '''Adam John Dodd''' (born 14 May 1993) is an English professional [footballer](/source/association_football) who plays as a left back for {{English football updater|BamberBr}} club [Bamber Bridge](/source/Bamber_Bridge_F.C.). ==Career== Dodd was born in [Kirkham, Lancashire](/source/Kirkham%2C_Lancashire), and joined [Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) at under-10 level.{{cite news|title=Young Hopefuls Sign Up |url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1662084,00.html |work=blackpoolfc.co.uk |publisher=[Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) |date=20 May 2009 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523190113/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~1662084%2C00.html |archivedate=23 May 2009 }} He progressed through the youth teams & sign a two-year scholarship in 2009 along with seven other youngsters. During the [2010–11 season](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Blackpool_F.C._season) he appeared on the bench in Blackpool's [FA Cup](/source/FA_Cup) tie against [Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.) but remained an unused substitute.{{cite news |title=Southampton 2 – 0 Blackpool |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/9341954.stm |publisher=[BBC Sport](/source/BBC_Sport) |date=8 January 2011 |access-date=16 January 2012 }} He signed a full-time professional contract in May 2011 following the completion of his scholarship.{{cite news|title=Dodd signs professional terms |url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~2367409,00.html |work=blackpoolfc.co.uk |publisher=[Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) |date=26 May 2011 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811003657/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~2367409%2C00.html |archivedate=11 August 2011 }} A feat he admits would have been difficult without the guidance of Head of Youth [Gary Parkinson](/source/Gary_Parkinson). Blackpool allowed Dodd to join [Conference North](/source/Conference_North) side [Altrincham](/source/Altrincham_F.C.) on a month's loan deal.{{cite news|title=Robins Strengthen With Duo |url=http://www.bluesqfootball.com/story/0,20970,5892_7349943,00.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724031403/http://www.bluesqfootball.com/story/0,20970,5892_7349943,00.html |url-status=dead |archivedate=24 July 2012 |work=bluesqfootball.com |publisher=[Blue Square Bet Premier](/source/National_League_(division)) |date=3 December 2011 |accessdate=16 January 2012 }} On 3 December 2011, he made his Conference debut at [Halifax Town](/source/Halifax_Town_A.F.C.) and started his first game, at left-back, on Boxing Day at home to [Droylsden](/source/Droylsden_F.C.).{{cite news |title=Departed Players and Staff, 2011–12 |url=http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/depart11.htm |work=altrinchamfc.co.uk |publisher=[Altrincham F.C.](/source/Altrincham_F.C.) |accessdate=16 January 2012 }} He departed Altrincham on 7 January 2012 having made five league appearances – three of which were starts. Upon his return to Blackpool he was again loaned out, this time to Scottish club [Ayr United](/source/Ayr_United_F.C.).{{cite news|title=DODD HEADS NORTH OF THE BORDER |url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~2576303,00.html |work=blackpoolfc.co.uk |publisher=[Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) |date=13 January 2011 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116230044/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~2576303%2C00.html |archivedate=16 January 2012 }} He made his debut for the club in goalless draw against [Falkirk](/source/Falkirk_F.C.) in a [First Division](/source/Scottish_Football_League_First_Division) fixture.{{cite news |title=Falkirk v Ayr United – Aftermath |url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5766&Itemid=320 |work=falkirkfc.co.uk |publisher=[Falkirk F.C.](/source/Falkirk_F.C.) |date=15 January 2012 |accessdate=16 January 2012 }} Dodd entered the match as 60th-minute substitute, replacing [Tam McManus](/source/Tam_McManus).{{cite news |title=Falkirk vs. Ayr United Match Report |url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2803&bln_archive=yes&int_month=1&int_year=2012 |work=ayrunitedfc.co.uk |publisher=[Ayr United](/source/Ayr_United_F.C.) |date=14 January 2012 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722052758/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2803&bln_archive=yes&int_month=1&int_year=2012 |archive-date=22 July 2012 |url-status=dead }} Before the following match against [Hamilton Academical](/source/Hamilton_Academical_F.C.) he was joined at club by Blackpool teammate [Liam Tomsett](/source/Liam_Tomsett) who had also agreed a five-month loan.{{cite news|title=Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical – 21st January 2012: Match Preview |url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/fixtures/3408744/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913080636/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/fixtures/3408744/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=13 September 2012 |work=scottishfootballleague.com |publisher=[Scottish Football League](/source/Scottish_Football_League) |date=20 January 2011 |accessdate=21 January 2012 }} On 21 January 2012, Dodd made his home debut for Ayr at [Somerset Park](/source/Somerset_Park), starting, in a 2–2 draw.{{cite news |title=Ayr United 2–2 Hamilton Academical |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16628544 |publisher=[BBC Sport](/source/BBC_Sport) |date=21 January 2011 |access-date=22 January 2012 }} He marked the occasion with his first senior competitive goal scoring a [free kick](/source/Direct_free_kick) from 30-yards, striking the ball with his left foot and curling it into the top right hand corner of the net.{{cite news |title=Ayr United vs. Hamilton Accies Match Report |url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2811&bln_archive=yes&int_month=1&int_year=2012 |work=ayrunitedfc.co.uk |publisher=[Ayr United](/source/Ayr_United_F.C.) |date=21 January 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724022854/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2811&bln_archive=yes&int_month=1&int_year=2012 |archive-date=24 July 2012 |url-status=dead }} In November 2015 he joined [Bamber Bridge](/source/Bamber_Bridge_F.C.).{{cite web |url=https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/crowe-praises-his-three-new-brig-signings-1-7549892 |title=Crowe praises his three new Brig signings – Lancashire Evening Post |website=lep.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517095027/https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/crowe-praises-his-three-new-brig-signings-1-7549892 |archive-date=2019-05-17}} In May 2019 he joined [FC United of Manchester](/source/F.C._United_of_Manchester).{{Cite web|url=http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=8381|title = NEW PLAYER: Adam Dodd}} In June 2023, Dodd returned to Bamber Bridge.{{cite tweet|number=1674130599299239944|title=PLAYER NEWS📝: Probably the worst kept secret this summer 😂 We are delighted to announce that Adam Dodd has also rejoined the club ahead of the 2023/24 season 🤩⚽️ Adam rejoins Brig from FC United of Manchester after a successful 4 year spell at the club! Welcome back Doddy👋🏻|user=BamberBridgeFC|author-link=Bamber Bridge F.C.|date=28 June 2023|accessdate=30 June 2023}} ==Personal life== On the night of 3 June 2022, Dodd suffered a cardiac arrest in his sleep and was resuscitated the following morning by his girlfriend Kat. Dodd was fitted with a defibrillator in [Blackpool Victoria Hospital](/source/Blackpool_Victoria_Hospital) prior to being discharged, but was readmitted a few days later due to complications. His first game after the cardiac arrest was FC United of Manchester's 3–2 defeat to [BK Skjold](/source/BK_Skjold) at the [FENIX Trophy](/source/FENIX_Trophy) semi-finals on 7 June 2023. In July 2024, Dodd and his girlfriend married in a ceremony attended by family and friends.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yjg92l45qo 'I was dead at one point' - a footballer's 'miracle' return][https://fcunitedfan.com/en/reports/2223/65/ Match report. BK Skjold 3-2 FC United of Manchester]. Retrieved 20 November 2024 ==Career statistics== {{updated|30 April 2012}}.{{cite news |title=A. Dodd |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/adam-dodd/169727/ |work=Soccerway |publisher=Global Sports Media |accessdate=16 January 2012 }} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="2"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) |[2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Blackpool_F.C._season)||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Blackpool_F.C._season)||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- !Total!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0 |- |[Altrincham](/source/Altrincham_F.C.) (loan) ||[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Football_Conference)||5||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||5||0 |- |[Ayr United](/source/Ayr_United_F.C.) (loan) |[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Ayr_United_F.C._season)||16||2||2||0||1||0||0||0||19||2 |- ! colspan="2"|Career total !! 21 !! 2 !! 2 !! 0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 24 !! 2 |} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{Soccerbase}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Dodd, Adam}} Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:People from Kirkham, Lancashire Category:English men's footballers Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:Scottish Football League players Category:Blackpool F.C. players Category:Altrincham F.C. players Category:Ayr United F.C. players Category:Chorley F.C. players Category:National League (English football) players Category:Bamber Bridge F.C. players Category:F.C. 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