Adam Nelson (footballer)
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Adam Nelson is a Scottish
football player.
Nelson was educated at Newbattle Community High School
and won a Midlothian county cap in 1999.
In 2000, Nelson won international schoolboy football honours gaining 11 caps and being an ever-present in the Scottish Schools 15's side during which he was involved in three live televised matches. Adam, a left-sided midfield player, came to the selectors' attention with his performances in the school senior side and the Scottish Cup winning East-Midlothian team of 1999.
At the end of the session Adam joined English 1st Division side Blackburn Rovers
and made excellent progress through their academy teams. Despite being two years below the age limit he forced himself into the squad which reached the FA Youth Cup Final losing to Arsenal
. Adam played in midfield for the second leg of the final at Ewood Park
and was one of Blackburn's most accomplished performers as the home side won by 3–1, live on SKY Sports.
In 2004 he moved to Elgin City
, where he made 69 league appearances before moving on to Brechin City
in May 2007 under freedom of contract.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
football player.
Nelson was educated at Newbattle Community High School
Newbattle Community High School
Newbattle Community High School is a non-denominational secondary state school located in Easthouses, Dalkeith, Scotland on the B6455 road. It is run by Midlothian Council and has approximately 900 pupils on roll in six year groups from ages 11 up to 18...
and won a Midlothian county cap in 1999.
In 2000, Nelson won international schoolboy football honours gaining 11 caps and being an ever-present in the Scottish Schools 15's side during which he was involved in three live televised matches. Adam, a left-sided midfield player, came to the selectors' attention with his performances in the school senior side and the Scottish Cup winning East-Midlothian team of 1999.
At the end of the session Adam joined English 1st Division side Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
and made excellent progress through their academy teams. Despite being two years below the age limit he forced himself into the squad which reached the FA Youth Cup Final losing to Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. Adam played in midfield for the second leg of the final at Ewood Park
Ewood Park
Ewood Park is a football stadium in the English town of Blackburn, Lancashire, and is the home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club — one of the founder members of the Football League and Premier League. Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Street in the summer of 1890. The...
and was one of Blackburn's most accomplished performers as the home side won by 3–1, live on SKY Sports.
In 2004 he moved to Elgin City
Elgin City F.C.
Elgin City Football Club are a semi-professional football team based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Third Division....
, where he made 69 league appearances before moving on to Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
in May 2007 under freedom of contract.