Adam Dodd

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Adam Dodd

| image =

| caption =

| fullname = Adam John Dodd

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|5|14|df=y}}

| birth_place = Kirkham, England

| height =

| position = Midfielder, left back

| currentclub = Bamber Bridge

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 = 2002–2011

| youthclubs1 = Blackpool

| years1 = 2011–2014

| clubs1 = Blackpool

| caps1 = 0

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2011–2012

| clubs2 = → Altrincham (loan)

| caps2 = 5

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2012

| clubs3 = → Ayr United (loan)

| caps3 = 16

| goals3 = 2

|years4 = 2014–2015

|clubs4 = Chorley

|caps4 =

|goals4 =

|years5 = 2015–2019

|clubs5 = Bamber Bridge

|caps5 =

|goals5 =

|years6 = 2019–2023

|clubs6 = FC United of Manchester

|caps6 = 86

|goals6 = 5

|years7 = 2023–

|clubs7 = Bamber Bridge

|caps7 = 0

|goals7 = 0

| club-update = 15:43, 30 June 2023 (UTC)

}}

Adam John Dodd (born 14 May 1993) is an English professional footballer who play as a left back for {{English football updater|BamberBr}} club Bamber Bridge.

Career

Dodd was born in Kirkham, Lancashire, and joined Blackpool at under-10 level.{{cite news|title=Young Hopefuls Sign Up |url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1662084,00.html |work=blackpoolfc.co.uk |publisher=Blackpool |date=20 May 2009 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523190113/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~1662084%2C00.html |archivedate=23 May 2009 }} He progressed through the youth teams & sign a two-year scholarship in 2009 along with seven other youngsters. During the 2010–11 season he appeared on the bench in Blackpool's FA Cup tie against Southampton but remained an unused substitute.{{cite news |title=Southampton 2 – 0 Blackpool |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/9341954.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 January 2011 |accessdate=16 January 2012 }} He signed a full-time professional contract in May 2011 following the completion of his scholarship.{{cite news|title=Dodd signs professional terms |url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~2367409,00.html |work=blackpoolfc.co.uk |publisher=Blackpool |date=26 May 2011 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811003657/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~2367409%2C00.html |archivedate=11 August 2011 }} A feat he admits would have been difficult without the guidance of Head of Youth Gary Parkinson.

Blackpool allowed Dodd to join Conference North side Altrincham on a month's loan deal.{{cite news|title=Robins Strengthen With Duo |url=http://www.bluesqfootball.com/story/0,20970,5892_7349943,00.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724031403/http://www.bluesqfootball.com/story/0,20970,5892_7349943,00.html |url-status=dead |archivedate=24 July 2012 |work=bluesqfootball.com |publisher=Blue Square Bet Premier |date=3 December 2011 |accessdate=16 January 2012 }} On 3 December 2011, he made his Conference debut at Halifax Town and started his first game, at left-back, on Boxing Day at home to Droylsden.{{cite news |title=Departed Players and Staff, 2011–12 |url=http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/depart11.htm |work=altrinchamfc.co.uk |publisher=Altrincham F.C. |accessdate=16 January 2012 }} He departed Altrincham on 7 January 2012 having made five league appearances – three of which were starts.

Upon his return to Blackpool he was again loaned out, this time to Scottish club Ayr United.{{cite news|title=DODD HEADS NORTH OF THE BORDER |url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~2576303,00.html |work=blackpoolfc.co.uk |publisher=Blackpool |date=13 January 2011 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116230044/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~2576303%2C00.html |archivedate=16 January 2012 }} He made his debut for the club in goalless draw against Falkirk in a First Division fixture.{{cite news |title=Falkirk v Ayr United – Aftermath |url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5766&Itemid=320 |work=falkirkfc.co.uk |publisher=Falkirk F.C. |date=15 January 2012 |accessdate=16 January 2012 }} Dodd entered the match as 60th-minute substitute, replacing Tam McManus.{{cite news |title=Falkirk vs. Ayr United Match Report |url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2803&bln_archive=yes&int_month=1&int_year=2012 |work=ayrunitedfc.co.uk |publisher=Ayr United |date=14 January 2012 |accessdate=16 January 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722052758/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2803&bln_archive=yes&int_month=1&int_year=2012 |archive-date=22 July 2012 |url-status=dead }} Before the following match against Hamilton Academical he was joined at club by Blackpool teammate Liam Tomsett who had also agreed a five-month loan.{{cite news|title=Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical – 21st January 2012: Match Preview |url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/fixtures/3408744/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913080636/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/fixtures/3408744/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=13 September 2012 |work=scottishfootballleague.com |publisher=Scottish Football League |date=20 January 2011 |accessdate=21 January 2012 }} On 21 January 2012, Dodd made his home debut for Ayr at Somerset Park, starting, in a 2–2 draw.{{cite news |title=Ayr United 2–2 Hamilton Academical |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16628544.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 January 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2012 }} He marked the occasion with his first senior competitive goal scoring a free kick from 30-yards, striking the ball with his left foot and curling it into the top right hand corner of the net.{{cite news |title=Ayr United vs. Hamilton Accies Match Report |url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2811&bln_archive=yes&int_month=1&int_year=2012 |work=ayrunitedfc.co.uk |publisher=Ayr United |date=21 January 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724022854/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2811&bln_archive=yes&int_month=1&int_year=2012 |archive-date=24 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}

In November 2015 he joined Bamber Bridge.{{cite web |url=https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/crowe-praises-his-three-new-brig-signings-1-7549892 |title=Crowe praises his three new Brig signings – Lancashire Evening Post |website=lep.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517095027/https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/crowe-praises-his-three-new-brig-signings-1-7549892 |archive-date=2019-05-17}}

In May 2019 he joined FC United of Manchester.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=8381|title = NEW PLAYER: Adam Dodd}}

In June 2023, Dodd returned to Bamber Bridge.{{cite tweet|number=1674130599299239944|title=PLAYER NEWS📝: Probably the worst kept secret this summer 😂 We are delighted to announce that Adam Dodd has also rejoined the club ahead of the 2023/24 season 🤩⚽️ Adam rejoins Brig from FC United of Manchester after a successful 4 year spell at the club! Welcome back Doddy👋🏻|user=BamberBridgeFC|author-link=Bamber Bridge F.C.|date=28 June 2023|accessdate=30 June 2023}}

Personal life

On the night of 3 June 2022, Dodd suffered a cardiac arrest in his sleep and was resuscitated the following morning by his girlfriend Kat. Dodd was fitted with a defibrillator in Blackpool Victoria Hospital prior to being discharged, but was readmitted a few days later due to complications. His first game after the cardiac arrest was FC United of Manchester's 3–2 defeat to BK Skjold at the FENIX Trophy semi-finals on 7 June 2023. In July 2024, Dodd and his girlfriend married in a ceremony attended by family and friends.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yjg92l45qo 'I was dead at one point' - a footballer's 'miracle' return][https://fcunitedfan.com/en/reports/2223/65/ Match report. BK Skjold 3-2 FC United of Manchester]. Retrieved 20 November 2024

Career statistics

{{updated|30 April 2012}}.{{cite news |title=A. Dodd |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/adam-dodd/169727/ |work=Soccerway |publisher=Global Sports Media |accessdate=16 January 2012 }}

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="2"\|League !colspan="2"\|Cup !colspan="2"\|League Cup !colspan="2"\|Other !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center"
Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="3"\|Blackpool \|2010–11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011–12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
rowspan="2"\|Altrincham (loan)	2011–12	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Total	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
rowspan="2"\|Ayr United (loan)	2011–12	16	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	19	2
Total	16	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	19	2
colspan="2"\|Career total	21	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	24	2