Adam Strachan

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Adam Strachan

| image =

| birth_date = {{birth date|1987|02|24|df=y}}

| birth_place = Glasgow, Scotland

| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|07|09|1987|02|24|df=y}}

| height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}

| position = Midfielder

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Partick Thistle

| years1 = 2004–2007

| clubs1 = Partick Thistle

| caps1 = 74

| goals1 = 14

| years2 = 2008–2009

| clubs2 = Ross County

| caps2 = 42

| goals2 = 8

| years3 = 2009–2010

| clubs3 = Dumbarton

| caps3 = 3

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2009

| clubs4 = → Albion Rovers (loan)

| caps4 = 4

| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2010–2011

| clubs5 = Clyde

| caps5 = 31

| goals5 = 9

| years6 = 2011

| clubs6 = Stenhousemuir (trial)

| caps6 = 1

| goals6 = 1

| years7 = 2011

| clubs7 = Arbroath

| caps7 = 16

| goals7 = 3

| years8 = 2011–2012

| clubs8 = Clydebank

| caps8 = 20

| goals8 = 13

| years9 = 2013

| clubs9 = Irvine Meadow

| caps9 = 15

| goals9 = 4

| years10 = 2013–2014

| clubs10 = Clydebank

| caps10 =

| goals10 =

| years11 = 2014–2015

| clubs11 = Glenafton Athletic

| caps11 =

| goals11 =

| years12 = 2015–2018

| clubs12 = East Kilbride

| caps12 =

| goals12 =

| years13 = 2018–2019

| clubs13 = BSC Glasgow

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Adam Strachan (24 February 1987 – 9 July 2022)[https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/adam-strachan-tributes-paid-former-24448794 Adam Strachan tributes paid as former Partick Thistle star passes away at 35] was a Scottish professional footballer. Strachan came through the youth system at Partick Thistle and played 111 matches for the senior side, including a season in the Scottish Premier League. After leaving The Jags, Strachan played in the Scottish Football League with Ross County, Dumbarton, Albion Rovers, Clyde, Stenhousemuir and Arbroath, as well as in Junior football with Clydebank, Irvine Meadow and Glenafton Athletic.

Career

Strachan was a product of the Partick Thistle youth system, having been signed from Partick Thistle Boys Club. Thought to have a huge future ahead of him, Strachan was man-of-the-match in his debut as a 16-year-old in an SPL match versus Livingston.[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/ex-partick-thistle-footballer-caught-possession-3111196 Ex-Partick Thistle footballer caught in possession of heroin is sacked by his latest club as he faces return to prison] In season 2006–07, Strachan was a key player and fans favourite but the following season, due to Stevie Murray playing in his position, Strachan did not feature in the team regularly enough and was rarely selected to play under Ian McCall.

Strachan left Thistle by mutual consent in December 2007, ending a near four-year stint with the club. Strachan then signed for Ross County on 2 January 2008 and played in 42 matches, scoring eight goals and was a key player during the Dingwall club's time in the Scottish Second and then First Division. After an alleged incident with his girlfriend Strachan was released by the Dingwall club.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/partick_thistle/7150184.stm|title=Strachan moves to Victoria Park|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 January 2008}}

In July 2009, Strachan went on trial with First Division club Greenock Morton.{{cite news|url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/morton/articles/2009/06/26/388949-strachan-training-with-ton/|title=Strachan training with Ton|work=Greenock Telegraph|date=26 June 2009|first=Roger|last=Graham}} Strachan made his first appearance as a substitute in Austria, scoring the Inverclyde club's consolation goal in a 6–1 defeat by Slovakia champions Slovan Bratislava.

In September 2009, Strachan signed for Third Division champions Dumbarton.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/8264154.stm|title=Strachan wins deal with Dumbarton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 September 2009}}

After just two matches for Sons, Strachan was loaned to fellow Third Division club Albion Rovers.{{cite news|url=http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=2902 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304035517/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=2902 |url-status=dead |archivedate=4 March 2017 |title=STRACHAN LEAVES ON LOAN |publisher=Dumbarton FC |date=17 November 2009}}

After being released by Dumbarton, Strachan signed for Clyde on a free transfer in January 2010.{{cite news|url=http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2009/12/29/3413/|title=Strachan set to sign|publisher=Clyde FC|date=29 December 2009}}

After impressing as a trialist, Strachan signed for Arbroath on 25 February 2011 until the end of that season. After agreeing in principle to extend his contract with the Red Lichties, Strachan changed his mind after a summer holiday.

Strachan then played a couple of trial matches for Junior club Clydebank{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/championship-winning-winger/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911101652/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/championship-winning-winger/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=11 September 2012 |title=Championship winning winger |publisher=Scottish Football League |date=21 October 2011}} and later signed a short-term deal with the Bankies.{{cite news|url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/strachan-nets-a-deal-at-clydebank/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913223310/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/strachan-nets-a-deal-at-clydebank/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=13 September 2012 |title=Strachan nets a deal at Clydebank |publisher=Scottish Football League |date=26 October 2011}} In December 2012, Strachan was jailed for 12 months for possession of knives in the area of Maryhill in Glasgow. Strachan had previously avoided jail for an alleged assault on his girlfriend.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-20607706|title=Footballer Adam Strachan jailed for carrying knives|publisher=BBC News|date=5 December 2012}}

Strachan returned to the Bankies following his release from prison in 2013. Before joining Irvine Meadow later that season, Strachan was caught with 28 grams of heroin when police searched his friend's flat in Maryhill in Glasgow and pleaded guilty to the charge in February 2014. Strachan was subsequently released by Clydebank and returned to prison in March 2014. He was released after ten months' imprisonment and joined Glenafton Athletic in July 2014.{{cite news|title=Fresh start for Strachan|url=http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/sport/football/articles/2014/07/19/504409-fresh-start-for-strachan/|accessdate=14 October 2014|work=Cumnock Chronicle|date=19 July 2014}}

Strachan then signed for East Kilbride in June 2015.

Strachan moved to Lowland League rivals BSC Glasgow in 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bscglasgow.co.uk/player/adam-strachan/|title=Adam Strachan|date=2018-07-24|work=BSC Glasgow FC|access-date=2018-09-14|language=en-GB}} During a league game against Whitehill Welfare, Strachan suffered a horrific ankle injury that ended his playing career.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bscglasgow.co.uk/update-on-adam-strachan-match-vs-whitehill-welfare/|title=Update on Adam Strachan & Match vs Whitehill Welfare|last=Glasgow|first=B. S. C.|date=2018-10-04|website=BSC Glasgow|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-06-21}}

Strachan passed away on 9 July 2022, at the age of 35. A number of his former clubs paid tribute to his memory and career.{{Cite web |title=Adam Strachan |url=https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/adam-strachan/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=Partick Thistle FC |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-10 |title=Remembering Adam Strachan |url=https://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/adam-strachan/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=Arbroath FC |language=en}}