Adam Legzdins

Adam Legzdins

Warming up before a Championship match
at Cardiff City, August 2006
Personal information
Full nameAdam Richard Legzdins
Date of birth28 November 1986
Place of birthPenkridge, England
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Leyton Orient
Number1
Youth career
?–2005Birmingham City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2005–2008Birmingham City0(0)
2005→ Alfreton Town (loan)2(0)
2005–2006→ Halifax Town (loan)10(0)
2006–2007→ Oldham Athletic (loan)0(0)
2007→ Macclesfield Town (loan)0(0)
2007–2008→ Halifax Town (loan)30(0)
2008–2010Crewe Alexandra6(0)
2009→ Weymouth (loan)8(0)
2010–2011Burton Albion46(0)
2011–2014Derby County36(0)
2012→ Burton Albion (loan)1(0)
2014–Leyton Orient11(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:06, 26 December 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Adam Richard Legzdins[1] (born 28 November 1986) is an English footballer who plays for Leyton Orient as a goalkeeper. He qualifies to play international football for Latvia via his paternal grandparents.[2]

Career

Legzdins was born in Penkridge, Staffordshire.[1] He came through Birmingham City's Academy system and played his first competitive football in October 2005 on loan at Alfreton Town in the Conference North, four games which included a man of the match performance away at Hereford United in the FA Cup.[3] He then joined Halifax Town of the Conference National on a work experience basis,[4] where he played 11 games before Birmingham recalled him, concerned that regular first team football for Halifax combined with playing for Birmingham's reserve team was too much for the 19-year-old.[5]

Legzdins signed his first one-year professional contract in the summer of 2006. Early in the 2006–07 he was given a Birmingham squad number because of an injury to first choice keeper Maik Taylor, and was an unused substitute in their Championship match at Cardiff City.[6] In October 2006 he joined Oldham Athletic on loan where he acted as backup to Les Pogliacomi, making one substitute appearance in the Football League Trophy.[7] He then joined Macclesfield Town on loan and was expected to go straight into the starting eleven due to injury and suspension,[8] but manager Paul Ince chose goalkeeping coach David Rouse instead,[9] and Legzdins completed his month's loan without appearing for the club. He played an active part in helping Birmingham reserves to the championship of the Central League Division One Central in 2006–07.[10]

Legzdins was given a further year's contract in summer 2007,[11] and rejoined Halifax on a three months' loan in October 2007,[12] where he played regularly in preference to the more experienced Craig Mawson. He extended his loan at Halifax until the end of the 2007–08 season in January 2008,[13] and on 9 June 2008 he signed for Crewe Alexandra as a replacement for their departing goalkeepers Ben Williams and Owain Fôn Williams.[14] He joined Weymouth on a month's loan on 26 March 2009.[15]

Legzdins made his first team debut for Crewe in the League Cup defeat to Blackpool on 11 August 2009, after loan goalkeeper David Button returned to Tottenham Hotspur,[16] and followed this up with his debut in the Football League on 22 August, keeping a clean sheet in the 1–0 home win against Hereford United.[17]

Burton Albion

He rejected a new one-year contract with Crewe in May 2010 and subsequently signed for League Two team Burton Albion on a two-year contract on 1 July.[18][19] He kept a clean sheet on his full debut on 7 August 2010 in a 0–0 draw against Oxford United.[20] After playing in every League game of the 2010–11 season, he was voted Burton Albion Supporters' Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year.[21]

Derby County

After lengthy speculation,[22] on 29 June 2011, it was confirmed that Burton and Championship outfit Derby County had agreed a transfer fee that would allow Legzdins to join the Pride Park club.[23] The transfer was completed on 1 July 2011, with Legzdins signing a three-year contract. Rams manager Nigel Clough said that he would be backup to first choice keeper Frank Fielding.[23] Legzdins made his debut for Derby away at Nottingham Forest after Frank Fielding was sent off after only a minute, helping the club to a 2–1 win against their local rivals.[24] On 20 March 2012, Legzdins rejoined former club Burton Albion on a month's emergency loan.[25] Legzdins, made one appearance after picking up a hip injury after a 1–0 defeat against Northampton Town and returned to Derby on 17 April 2012.[26] He eventually made his third appearance for Derby on 21 April 2012, coming on as a half time substitution for Frank Fielding (who picked up a groin injury) in an away game against Portsmouth. The score ended 2–1 in favour for Derby and eventually relegated Pompey to League One.[27] Legzdins started the final game of the season, a 1–1 draw against Peterborough United.[28]

Legzdins again started the season as second choice keeper, featuring as an unused substitute in Derby's opening ten games of the season, however after Frank Fielding picked a groin injury in October, Legzdins returned to the starting line-up and he kept his place in the team when Fielding regained fitness in November.[29] Legzdins impressed supporters and Derby's management with impressive performances and series of saves, with a standout performance being the 2–0 win at Bristol City which ended a run of seven consecutive games without a clean sheet and a run of four away defeats.[30] Saves against Steve Davies and Liam Fontaine were picked out by Clough, with one from Fontaine described as one "down to pure size and presence, as well as quick feet to get across his line and block it. It was a very important save."[30] Legzdins had a five and half-month run of 30 consecutive first team starts ended when Fielding returned to the starting eleven in Derby's 2–1 over Leicester City on 16 March 2013.[31] Five weeks later, Legzdins returned to first team action after Fielding was sent off for a professional foul in Derby's 3–1 win against Peterborough United[32] and he started the final two games of the season, ending the season on 33 first team appearances. After Derby signed Burnley keeper Lee Grant in May, Legzdins was made available for transfer with a year left on his contract.[33]

Legzdins was originally not given a squad number for the 2013–14.[34] However after featuring in first-team pre-season friendlies he was assigned the squad number 26 in late July and went into the season as second choice to Grant.

Leyton Orient

Legzdins signed for the League One club Leyton Orient on 13 June 2014. He signed a two-year contract with the East London club after being released by Derby County[35]

Career statistics

As of 26 December 2014.
Club Season League[A] FA Cup League Cup Other[B] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Birmingham City 2005–06[36] 0000000000
2006–07[37] 0000000000
2007–08[38] 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Alfreton Town (loan)
2005–06
 2020000040
Total 2020000040
Halifax Town (loan)
2005–06[36]
 100000010110
Total 100000010110
Oldham Athletic (loan)
2006–07[37]
 0000001010
Total 0000001010
Macclesfield Town (loan)
2006–07[37]
 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Halifax Town (loan)
2007–08[38]
 300100010320
Total 300100010320
Crewe Alexandra 2008–09[39] 0000000000
2009–10[40] 6000101080
Total 6000101080
Weymouth (loan)
2008–09[39]
 8000000080
Total 8000000080
Burton Albion
2010–11[41]
 460401000510
Total 460401000510
Derby County 2011–12[42] 4000000040
2012–13[43] 310200000330
2013–14[44] 0000000000
Total 350200000370
Burton Albion (loan)
2011–12[42]
 1000000010
Total 1000000010
Leyton Orient
2014–15[45]
 110000020130
Total 110000020130
Career totals 14909020601660
A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Football Conference and the Football League.
B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the FA Trophy and the Football League Trophy.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hugman, Barry J, ed. (2007). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2007–08. Edinburgh: Mainstream. p. 245. ISBN 978-1-84596-246-3.
  2. ↑ "Saturday Spotlight – Adam's here to learn". Halifax Courier. 19 November 2005. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  3. ↑ Foster, Gordon (23 October 2005). "2005/06 season match No.14". Alfreton Town F.C. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  4. ↑ "Shaymen seal swoop for Legzdins". BBC Sport. 8 November 2005. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  5. ↑ "Shaymen lose City keeper Legzdins". BBC Sport. 24 January 2006. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  6. ↑ "Adam Legzdins". Birmingham City F.C. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  7. ↑ "Oldham extend Legzdins' loan deal". BBC Sport. 24 November 2006. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  8. ↑ Carter, Simon (12 January 2007). "Preview: Barnet v Macclesfield". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  9. ↑ Brooks, Nick (13 January 2007). "Barnet 1 Macclesfield 0". Macclesfield Town F.C. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  10. ↑ "Reserves clinch title with last-gasp Sone strike". Birmingham Mail. 26 April 2007. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  11. ↑ Tattum, Colin (5 July 2007). "Wright rejects new Blues deal". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  12. ↑ "Halifax bag Birmingham goalkeeper". BBC Sport. 2 October 2007. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
  13. ↑ "Pair end spell with Halifax Town". BBC Sport. 4 January 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
  14. ↑ "Crewe confirm signing of Legzdins". BBC Sport. 9 June 2008. Retrieved 9 June 2008.
  15. ↑ Capel, Ky (26 March 2009). "Terras in double swoop". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 26 March 2009.
  16. ↑ "Legzdins eager for games at Crewe". BBC Sport. 13 August 2009. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
  17. ↑ "Crewe vs Hereford". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 22 August 2009. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
  18. ↑ "Adam Legzdins turns down offer from Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 25 May 2010. Archived from the original on 29 May 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
  19. ↑ "Burton Albion swoop for goalkeeper Adam Legzdins". BBC Sport. 1 July 2010. Archived from the original on 5 July 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  20. ↑ "Burton vs Oxford United". Burton Albion F.C. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  21. ↑ "Adam Legzdins wins Burton Albion awards double". BBC Sport. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
  22. ↑ "Rams chase hots up for keeper Legzdins". Burton Mail. 30 May 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Derby County sign Adam Legzdins from Burton Albion". BBC Sport. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
  24. ↑ "Nottm Forest 1 – 2 Derby". BBC Sport. 17 September 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  25. ↑ "Burton bring back Derby County goalkeeper Adam Legzdins". BBC Sport. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  26. ↑ "Legzdins back with Rams". Eurosport Yahoo. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  27. ↑ "Portsmouth 1 – 2 Derby". BBC Sport. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  28. ↑ "Derby 1 – 1 Peterborough". BBC Sport. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
  29. ↑ "Derby County goalkeeper Adam Legzdins set to stay at number one spot when Birmingham City visit Pride Park Stadium". Derby Telegraph. 23 November 2012.
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "Keeper Adam Legzdins deserved first clean sheet in seven, says boss". Derby Telegraph. 17 December 2012.
  31. ↑ "Centre-halves 'won us the Leicester game,' says Derby County's Nigel Clough". Derby Telegraph. 18 March 2013.
  32. ↑ "Derby 3–1 Peterborough". BBC Sport. 20 April 2013.
  33. ↑ "Rams will listen to offers for Fielding and Legzdins". Derby Telegraph. 8 May 2013.
  34. ↑ "2013-14 Squad Numbers Announced". Derby County. 15 July 2013.
  35. ↑ "Adam Legzdins: Leyton Orient sign Derby County goalkeeper". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  40. ↑ "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  43. ↑ "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  44. ↑ "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Adam Legzdins in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 31 July 2013.

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