Adam Bartlett
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Adam James Bartlett is an English footballer who plays for Hereford United
as a goalkeeper. His previous clubs include Blyth Spartans
and Kidderminster Harriers
. During his final year at Blyth, Bartlett made five appearances for England C national football team.
, Tyne and Wear
, Bartlett started his career at Newcastle United
at the age of nine, where he progressed to reserve team
level but never played a competitive first team match. He travelled with the first team squad for a UEFA Champions League
match against Internazionale
where he was an unused substitute, and was also an Academy goalkeeping coach for the Magpies.
Bartlett's impressive performances at Blyth Spartans led to an England C call up and upon his departure from the club he was inducted into Blyth Spartans' Hall of Fame.
where he was an ever-present in the Conference National
during the 2008–09 season. Bartlett also appeared on the losing side in the 2009 Conference National play-off Final
after he signed for Cambridge United
on an emergency loan. He was named as the Conference
Goalkeeper of the Year for 2008-09 which was sponsored by IGOAL, the inflatable portable goal manufacturer.
. He helped Hereford upset League One Charlton in a first round Carling Cup tie on 11 August 2009 in which he saved a penalty from Charlton's Andy Gray in normal time. In March 2010 he extended his Hereford contract for a further year. In May 2011 he signed a new two year contract with the club.
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
as a goalkeeper. His previous clubs include Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans A.F.C.
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are a professional football club who play in the Conference North, and are based in the town of Blyth, Northumberland, England. They are often the most Northerly team in whichever league or cup they are playing in. They are managed by former Spartans player Steve Cuggy.They...
and Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
. During his final year at Blyth, Bartlett made five appearances for England C national football team.
Newcastle United
Born in Newcastle upon TyneNewcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in north east England around the mouths of the Rivers Tyne and Wear. It came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972...
, Bartlett started his career at Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
at the age of nine, where he progressed to reserve team
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
level but never played a competitive first team match. He travelled with the first team squad for a UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
match against Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
where he was an unused substitute, and was also an Academy goalkeeping coach for the Magpies.
Blyth Spartans
He made his senior footballing debut at Blyth Spartans, initially as cover for the injured Craig Turns, but soon became the club's first choice goalkeeper.Bartlett's impressive performances at Blyth Spartans led to an England C call up and upon his departure from the club he was inducted into Blyth Spartans' Hall of Fame.
Kidderminster Harriers
In July 2008 Bartlett's contract with Blyth expired and he was signed by Kidderminster HarriersKidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
where he was an ever-present in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
during the 2008–09 season. Bartlett also appeared on the losing side in the 2009 Conference National play-off Final
2009 Conference National play-off Final
The 2009 Conference National play-off Final, known as the 2009 Blue Square Premier play-off Final for sponsorship purposes, was a football match between Cambridge United and Torquay United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley Stadium in London...
after he signed for Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
on an emergency loan. He was named as the Conference
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
Goalkeeper of the Year for 2008-09 which was sponsored by IGOAL, the inflatable portable goal manufacturer.
Hereford United
On 22 June 2009 Bartlett signed for Hereford UnitedHereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
. He helped Hereford upset League One Charlton in a first round Carling Cup tie on 11 August 2009 in which he saved a penalty from Charlton's Andy Gray in normal time. In March 2010 he extended his Hereford contract for a further year. In May 2011 he signed a new two year contract with the club.
External links
- Adam Bartlett player profile on herefordunited.co.uk
- Adam Bartlett's Blyth Spartans Player Profile on blythspartansafc.co.uk