Sam Adams

**Last statistical update: 11:26, 9 November 2023 (UTC)**

**Sam Adams** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United**.

Adams joined HTU within the first few months of the club's existance, making his debut off the bench in a 2–1 victory over COPA90 on 17 April 2016. Further sub appearances followed against Vauxhall and Football Manager, prior to Adams receiving his first start in a 3–3 draw at the Etihad Campus versus Manchester City Staff on 8 June - the defender also netted his first goal for the club in that match. Adams scored again in the following November versus NWA. He made at least 18 appearances in 2016, before featuring in a further 20 matches in 2017 - a year that saw him selected as the *Chairman's Player of the Year* at the Hashtag United Awards.

Adams played in 7 more matches for HTU to end chapter two, whilst also scoring two more goals against Stoke City Staff and Primetubers respectively.

2018–19
Jay Devereux retained Adams for the move into chapter two. He appeared in friendlies against Swindon Supermarine, Royal Holloway Old Boys, Bournemouth, Loughborough University and Tilbury, which preceded his official debut for HTU arriving on 7 August 2018 in a 1–1 draw at home to Hackney Wick in the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South. He'd make a total of eight appearances (three competitive) in chapter two, though failed to play a part in a victory after experiencing three draws and five defeats.

2019–20
Adams would not appear at senior level in 2019–20, though the defender would remain with the club by featuring for the Sunday League team. At that season's awards, Sam Adams was selected on the bench in the *All-Time XI*.

### Post-HTU

Maidenhead Town
On 3 January 2020, Maidenhead Town of the Thames Valley Premier League announced the signing of Adams. He'd later be reunited with former HTU teammate and brother Ryan Adams, amid 5 goals in 32 matches across the 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 and 2022–23.

SB Phoenix
Soon after the beginning of 2022–23, Adams joined brother Ryan in moving across the Thames Valley Premier League to SB Phoenix. His bow arrived on 3 September versus Wraysbury Village, which preceded his first goal for them coming just over two months later on 12 November during a home victory over Southcolt Colts.

## Personal Life

Adams' brother, Ryan, also played for HTU. His brother has previously noted that their father played football at "a very high standard" and that their uncle played for Queens Park Rangers.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (53)
* List of appearances of Sam Adams

Goals (4)
* \*indicates date is that of the video upload.

Manchester City Staff  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  NWA

Stoke City Staff  v  Hashtag United

Primetubers  v  Hashtag United

## HTU Honours

* Wembley Cup (1): 2017
* Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South (1): 2018-19

## References

1. ↑ "Happy Birthday @SamAdams93! He has had an amazing 2017 with the club, he even won the 2017 'Chairmans Player of the Year' award! Have a great day Sam!" , 8 January 2018.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Delighted to bring in our first player of 2020! @SamAdams93 joins #MTFC and brings superb experience & ability after time with @hashtagutd Fantastic addition to Town, plus he wears sliders so he must be quite good" , 3 January 2020.
3. ↑ "Stat leaders - Thames Valley Premier League" .
4. ↑ "Stat leaders - Thames Valley Premier League" .
5. ↑ "Stat leaders - Thames Valley Premier League" .
6. ↑ "Stat leaders - Thames Valley Premier League" .
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Sam Adams player stats" .
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Q & A - RYAN ADAMS - Hashtag United, Wembley Cup & Scoring Goals!" , 6 February 2018.