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 Saturday, 10 August, 2002, 22:39 GMT 23:39 UK
Tony Adams: A captain's career
Adams first captained the Gunners in 1988 and in 2000 was named as England captain following Alan Shearer's decision to retire from the international scene
Arsenal's youngest ever captain in 1988, Tony Adams goes on to lead both club and country with distinction

Arsenal's league title successes in 1989 and 1991 were built on a solid defensive foundation
Defensive trio Adams, David O'Leary and Steve Bould celebrate Arsenal's 1991 title triumph

Tony Adams tastes success with Arsenal both at home and in Europe
Adams leads Arsenal to European Cup Winners' Cup glory against Parma in 1994

Tony Adams autobiography detailed his battle against alcoholism
Adams puts a drink-driving conviction and alcohol problem behind him to emerge as a model professional

Tony Adams celebrates winning the league with David Seaman in 1998
Adams adds yet more medals to a glittering collection in 1998 as he leads Arsenal to the double

Back injuries, in particular, restricted Adams' appearances in recent years
Injuries begin to take their toll but boss Arsene Wenger shows faith in Adams' leadership qualities

Adams holds the Premiership trophy and FA Cup aloft during Arsenal's victory parade
Adams signs off the 2002 campaign with another Double, a fitting way to say goodbye to the Highbury faithful

Tony Adams salutes fans as he leaves the Highbury pitch after his testimonial match against Celtic
There is an air of closure at Highbury at Adams' testimonial as he receives a rapturous ovation


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