Roker Report - Reports: Adams Sent To CoventrySunderland AFC's foremost blog and Podcast!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/51357/rr-fav.png2013-01-17T18:18:45+00:00http://rokerreport.sbnation.com/rss/stream/36513332013-01-17T18:18:45+00:002013-01-17T18:18:45+00:00Confirmed: Adams Seals Move To Coventry
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<p>Having enjoyed a successful loan period at the League One club and no offer of a new contract seemingly forthcoming at the Stadium Of Light, Blair Adams has left Sunderland to join Coventry City on a permanent deal.</p>
<p>The move has come as little surprise with Danny Rose, Jack Colback, Phil Bardsley and even Matt Kilgallon blocking his route to the left-back spot at the club currently, but you would have expected the once highly-touted youngster to make at least one appearance for the club. Alas, he made none.</p>
<p>Coventry City boss Mark Robins however is delighted by this as he snapped up the former England Under-20 international on a two and a half year deal;</p>
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<p>He has proven capable of playing at a consistent level and he will, I am sure, be an asset to us.<br> <br>He also has the personal qualities I am looking for in players I recruit. He is professional and determined to succeed and we welcome him to Coventry City on a permanent contract.</p>
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<p>It's a shame Adams never had a look in here, but I'm sure he'll be a great success at League One level and above based on what limited action we've seen of him in the reserves, and on various loan spells around the Football League.</p>
https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2013/1/17/3887304/confirmed-adams-seals-move-to-coventrySimonWalsh2013-01-17T13:45:28+00:002013-01-17T13:45:28+00:00Reports: Defender Off In The Next 24 Hours
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<p>Young defender Blair Adams, currently away on loan at Coventry City, looks likely to join the Sky Blues on a permanent deal very soon.</p> <p>Once promising defender Blair Adams looks like he will have his time on Wearside ended permanently as Coventry City look to snap him up on a permanent deal.</p>
<p>With Adams' contract expiring at the end of the season and the chances of game time at the Stadium Of Light incredibly slim, an exit was always on the cards.</p>
<p>Sky Blues manager Mark Robins spoke last night to the <i>Coventry Telegraph</i>, and was hopeful a deal could be done in time for him to play against Oldham this weekend;</p>
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<p>We're in negotiations with Blair and if all goes well he will be our player within the next 24 hours which would obviously be great news for us.</p>
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<p>It seems incredibly likely that the deal will go through given just days ago Adams expressed his pleasure at playing at the Ricoh Arena to the same paper</p>
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<p>I just want to carry on playing for Coventry to help keep the good run going. I am really happy at the club and would love to stay.</p>
<p>It is really up to Sunderland but I would be delighted if something could be sorted.</p>
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<p>Adams looked at one stage one of the more promising graduates of the Academy Of Light, but a lack of chances in the first team has meant he has had to go on loan on a regular basis. Adams impressed for England at the Under-20 World Cup in Colombia a few years ago, and should be a very solid signing for the Sky Blues.</p>
<p>It's unfortunate that he hasn't had a look in here, but these things happen and we wish him well.</p>
https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2013/1/17/3886230/blair-adams-coventry-sunderland-transferSimonWalsh