Fourteen years as captain, 669 appearances and 10 major trophies,
including League titles in three different decades. It's no surprise
that 'Mr. Arsenal' himself has made it into our all-time XI.
Adams was the ultimate one-club man and a rock at the heart of
Arsenal's defence. He thrived as the leader of the famous Back Four,
developing an instinctive understanding with Steve Bould and Dream Team
full-backs Lee Dixon and Nigel Winterburn.
On an individual level, it's hard to think of a more committed, more
gutsy and more inspirational footballer in Arsenal's history.
Technically, Adams was a supreme defender - the timing of his
tackles, his reading of the game and his aerial ability just some of the
qualities he showcased in a regular basis.
Add to that his insatiable appetite for a battle, his mental and
physical resilience, his desire and, of course, his leadership, and it's
easy to see why Adams has been selected by the fans.
Whereas George Graham favoured a more direct style, Arsène Wenger
encouraged Adams to be more expansive. He flourished, showing more poise
in possession, initiating attacks from the back and even getting
forward when he could.
His transformation under the Frenchman is a tribute to Adams’ quality
and adaptability and underlines why he is the perfect candidate - and
dare we say captain - for the Arsenal Dream Team.
NO 6 TONY ADAMS
Centre back
Appearances: 669
Goals: 48
Selected in 90 per cent of teams
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