Former Youth Player Dies
Friday, 17th May 2013 14:50

Paul Adams, a member of Town’s 1973 FA Youth Cup-winning squad, has died of cancer at the age of 58.

Glaswegian right winger Adams played alongside the likes of George Burley, Kevin Beattie, Eric Gates and Dale Roberts in the Blues’ youth team having signed apprentice terms in June 1972.

After leaving Portman Road, Adams played and managed in local football with Felixstowe and Walton, Harwich and Parkeston and Stowmarket Town.

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hollywoodginge added 15:18 - May 17 RIP Paul, my thoughts are with his wonderfully raised girls at this sad time. Xxx
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TonythePony added 15:18 - May 17 Rest in peace
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martleshamitfc added 15:22 - May 17 Sad news, especially for his girls who lost their mother so young as well!
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runaround added 15:33 - May 17 I used to work with Paul and always found him to be a top guy, so was very sad to hear the news. My thoughts are with his family
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gypo added 18:40 - May 17 Paul was my manager at Felixstowe port & town and what a top man a total gent. My heart goes out to his kids who have now lost both parents xx R.I.P Paul
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blueandred added 18:41 - May 17 I was shocked and saddened by this news. Paul was one of the good guys. RIP Paul
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h32 added 19:16 - May 17 Didn't know the guy but this is all so sad to hear - condolences to all those near to him. R.I.P
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Ipswich24 added 09:43 - May 18 Sad news story RIP
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norfsufblue added 10:10 - May 18 Very sad to hear , condolences to the family...does anyone know if he used to run ITFC summer courses around 1995 as the name rings a bell and I am sure my son attended one in Lowestoft.. if its the same bloke then all I can say is he was a top man.
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trunkybuns added 17:28 - May 18 Top bloke and a gentleman rest in Peace mate
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Talbs77 added 21:55 - May 18

I can only share peoples sadness on here.

I too used to work with him and I swear he was one of the funniest guys I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.

He used to crack me up with his boast that he was in Tony Adams autobiography (he even knew the page number!) due to the fact Bobby Robsons renouned name mistakes resulted in Tony being called Paul on England call ups!

He used to enthrall me for hours with his stories (some of which made my toes curl!) of when he was in the youth team with all the true greats.

He was a lovely guy and my deepest condolescents to his partner and girls, he really was one of the best.

comebackburley added 22:22 - May 18 Paul was such a funny man...absolutely hilarious and loved his football. The world will be a dull and grey place without you Paul. Such a tragedy at such an early age and why does it happen to the good guys? Keep watching us from your resting place Paul. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
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osborne added 00:20 - May 19 Sad news. Didn't know him personally but remember him in that cup winning team. I was a mate of his team mate Steve Vale (Spook) who sadly passed away a few years ago, and I followed that team avidly. They were something else - total stars the lot of them. My condolences to his girls.
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Fatcatevans added 18:29 - May 19 I knew Paul both socially and through business. a really lovely guy and wonderfully funny. It's just very cruel. RIP Paul
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