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With first choice midfielders [[Neil Kilkenny]] and [[Bradley Johnson]] having all left Leeds United in the 2011–12 pre-season, Clayton proclaimed that he was wanting to stake a claim to play in the first team alongside [[Jonny Howson]] for the upcoming season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110708/adam-eyes-midfield-vacancy_2247585_2387477 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Adam Eyes Midfield Vacancy |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> Clayton started the pre-season as a Leeds first choice midfielder, being paired alongside [[Jonny Howson]] and [[Michael Brown (footballer born 1977)|Michael Brown]] mostly in a five-man midfield.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110731/paynter-goal-secures-victory_2247585_2406373 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Paynter Goal Secures Victory |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref>
With first choice midfielders [[Neil Kilkenny]] and [[Bradley Johnson]] having both left Leeds United in the 2011–12 pre-season, Clayton proclaimed that he was wanting to stake a claim to play in the first team alongside [[Jonny Howson]] for the upcoming season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110708/adam-eyes-midfield-vacancy_2247585_2387477 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Adam Eyes Midfield Vacancy |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> Clayton started the pre-season as a Leeds first choice midfielder, being paired alongside [[Jonny Howson]] and [[Michael Brown (footballer born 1977)|Michael Brown]] mostly in a five-man midfield.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110731/paynter-goal-secures-victory_2247585_2406373 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Paynter Goal Secures Victory |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref>


On the opening day of the season, Clayton made his first start for Leeds as they lost 3–1 against [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]], he won the penalty for Leeds which was converted by [[Max Gradel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110806/united-crash-at-southampton_2247585_2411474 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; United Crash At Southampton |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> Clayton won the man of the match award for Leeds in their 3–2 victory against [[Bradford City F.C.|Bradford City]], he assisted Leeds' first goal for teammate [[Ramon Nunez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110809/nunez-double-seals-cup-progress_2247585_2415087 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Nunez Double Seals Cup Progress |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://live.skysports.com/ScoreCentre/football.html |title=Sky Sports Live Score Centre – Football, Cricket, Rugby, Golf & F1 Coverage |publisher=Live.skysports.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> In Leeds' 1–0 loss against Middlesbrough Clayton almost scored his first goal for the club with a long range shot from the half way line which was tipped over the bar by Middlesbrough goalkeeper [[Carl Ikeme]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110813/three-see-red-as-united-lose-out_2247585_2418574 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Three See Red As United Lose Out |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> Clayton then started his fourth game of the season against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] where he received the man of the match award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110816/sparkling-united-hit-hull-for-four_2247585_2422312 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Sparkling Leeds Hit Hull For Four |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> Clayton received praise from manager, [[Simon Grayson]] who was very impressed with Clayton's performances at Leeds.<ref name=>{{cite news
On the opening day of the season, Clayton made his first start for Leeds as they lost 3–1 against [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]], he won the penalty for Leeds which was converted by [[Max Gradel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110806/united-crash-at-southampton_2247585_2411474 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; United Crash At Southampton |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> Clayton won the man of the match award for Leeds in their 3–2 victory against [[Bradford City F.C.|Bradford City]], he assisted Leeds' first goal for teammate [[Ramon Nunez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110809/nunez-double-seals-cup-progress_2247585_2415087 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Nunez Double Seals Cup Progress |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://live.skysports.com/ScoreCentre/football.html |title=Sky Sports Live Score Centre – Football, Cricket, Rugby, Golf & F1 Coverage |publisher=Live.skysports.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> In Leeds' 1–0 loss against Middlesbrough Clayton almost scored his first goal for the club with a long range shot from the half way line which was tipped over the bar by Middlesbrough goalkeeper [[Carl Ikeme]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110813/three-see-red-as-united-lose-out_2247585_2418574 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Three See Red As United Lose Out |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> Clayton then started his fourth game of the season against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] where he received the man of the match award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110816/sparkling-united-hit-hull-for-four_2247585_2422312 |title=News &#124; News &#124; News &#124; Sparkling Leeds Hit Hull For Four |publisher=Leeds United |date= |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref> Clayton received praise from manager, [[Simon Grayson]] who was very impressed with Clayton's performances at Leeds.<ref name=>{{cite news

Revision as of 08:18, 17 May 2012

Adam Clayton
Personal information
Full name Adam Clayton
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Leeds United
Youth career
1996–2008 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2010 Manchester City 0 (0)
2010–12 Leeds United 41 (6)
International career‡
2009–2010 England U20 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:10, 4 April 2012 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:04, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

Adam Clayton (born 14 January 1989) is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United as a midfielder. Clayton joined Leeds from Manchester City. He has also previously had a spell on loan at Carlisle United as well as Peterborough United and Milton Keynes Dons. He has also represented England under-20s.

Club career

Manchester City

Born in Manchester, Greater Manchester, Clayton joined Manchester City at the age of seven years old. He signed his first professional contract at the beginning of the 2008–09 season. Clayton made the subs bench against West Bromwich Albion and then in a FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest. On 5 May 2009 he signed a two year contract extension.[1]

Carlisle United loan

Clayton joined League One club Carisle United on loan after seeking the advice of his teammate Craig Bellamy,[2] until January 2010, on 2 November 2009.[3] He made his professional debut in a 2–2 draw with Morecambe in the FA Cup on 7 November 2009, coming on as a second-half substitute for Tom Taiwo.[4] On 10 November, Clayton scored his first professional goal in Carlisle's 3–1 away win against Chesterfield in the Football League Trophy.[5] His first league game came on 14 November in a 3–2 loss to Bristol Rovers.

On 2 January 2010, Clayton was influential in Carlisle's equalizer on his debut in a FA Cup loss to Everton. On 18 January 2010, Carlisle re-signed Clayton on loan until the end of the season. Clayton scored the first goal against Leeds United on 9 February 2010 in the Football League Trophy second leg.[6] Clayton was part of the Carlisle side that reached the JPT final, he played in the final against Southampton, but ended up on the losing side as Carlisle lost 4–1.[7]

Leeds United

2010–11 season

He joined Leeds United on a months loan, on 6 August 2010.[8] He made his Leeds debut as a substitute in the 76th minute of a home game against Derby County on 7 August 2010 which ended in a 2–1 defeat. Manchester City refused permission for Clayton to become cup-tied for Leeds. Clayton came on as a late substitute against Nottingham Forest. On 31 August 2010, Clayton signed for Leeds permanently for an undisclosed fee from Manchester City. On 21 September, Clayton played for Leeds reserves and scored his first goal in a Leeds shirt against Middlesbrough reserves, however Clayton also received a straight red card in the match for handball.[9] After returning from injury, Clayton made second half substitute appearances against Preston North End and Cardiff City.[10]

Peterborough loan

On 19 November 2010, Clayton joined Peterborough United on a months loan to gain some more match experience.[11] Clayton made his debut as a second half substitute against Southampton.[12] After impressing on loan, his loan spell was extened by a further month until 30 January 2011.[13] On 30 December, Leeds revealed they had a recall clause inserted in the terms of Clayton's loan deal.[14] Leeds gave permission for Clayton to play against Premiership side Fulham. Clayton started the game as Peterborough were easily beaten. On 25 January, Clayton returned to Leeds from his loan spell at Peterborough United. [15]

Milton Keynes Dons loan

Clayton joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan on 24 March until the end of the season, in order to get some more first team games under his belt.[16] Clayton scored his first goal for MK Dons against his former club Carlisle United. In May 2011, Clayton played for MK Dons in the League One Playoff semi-finals where MK Dons were knocked out of the competition 4–3 on aggregate by Peterborough United. However, despite MK Dons losing out, Clayton impressed for them over the two legged playoff.[17][18] After his loan spell ended Clayton was heavily praised by MK Dons manager Karl Robinson who revealed he felt Clayton was one of the leading players in League One and that he would like to re-sign Clayton if the opportunity was to arise again.[19]

2011–12 season

Leeds United return

With first choice midfielders Neil Kilkenny and Bradley Johnson having both left Leeds United in the 2011–12 pre-season, Clayton proclaimed that he was wanting to stake a claim to play in the first team alongside Jonny Howson for the upcoming season.[20] Clayton started the pre-season as a Leeds first choice midfielder, being paired alongside Jonny Howson and Michael Brown mostly in a five-man midfield.[21]

On the opening day of the season, Clayton made his first start for Leeds as they lost 3–1 against Southampton, he won the penalty for Leeds which was converted by Max Gradel.[22] Clayton won the man of the match award for Leeds in their 3–2 victory against Bradford City, he assisted Leeds' first goal for teammate Ramon Nunez.[23][24] In Leeds' 1–0 loss against Middlesbrough Clayton almost scored his first goal for the club with a long range shot from the half way line which was tipped over the bar by Middlesbrough goalkeeper Carl Ikeme.[25] Clayton then started his fourth game of the season against Hull City where he received the man of the match award.[26] Clayton received praise from manager, Simon Grayson who was very impressed with Clayton's performances at Leeds.[27] Clayton scored his first ever goal for Leeds with a late equaliser against West Ham United on 21 August in a 2–2 draw, Clayton also received the man of the match award for the second consecutive game.[28]

Clayton missed Leeds' game against Crystal Palace on 10 September with a calf injury.[29] He returned to the Leeds starting lineup in the following game against Bristol City, where Clayton scored the opening goal of the game for Leeds. [30] Clayton put in a strong performance against rivals Manchester United despite Leeds losing 3-0.[31] Clayton attracted the interest of several Premiership clubs,[32] but said he was hoping to stay at Leeds for a 'very long time'. [33][34] Clayton scored his third goal of the season against his former club Peterborough United on 22 October.[35] Clayton received the man of the match award in the game against Cardiff City on 30 October.[36] Clayton scored his 4th goal of the season on 6 November which proved to be the match winner against Leicester City in a 1-0 win.[37] Clayton's 5th goal of the season came on 29th November in Leeds' 4-0 win against Nottingham Forest.[38] In April 2012 Clayton received a 2 match ban for accumulating 10 yellow cards over the course of the season.[39]

After his first season in the team, Leeds entered negotiations with Clayton about extending his current deal.[40] Clayton revealed that he was hoping to sign a new deal at Leeds and reiterated his desire to stay at the club beyond his current deal.[41] During the clubs end of season awards, Clayton won Leeds' Goal Of The Season on 28 April, for his strike against Leicester City.[42] After the club failed to meet the wage demands of the player during contract negotiations Clayton was transfer listed by Neil Warnock at the end of the 2011-12 season.[43]

International career

Clayton made his debut for the England Under-20 team in a victory over Italy Under-20 early in 2009. Clayton was called up for the England U20 squad in the 2009 under-20 World Cup. He was given the number four shirt for the tournament.

Honours

With Carlisle United

Individual

Career statistics

As of 11 March 2012.
England
Season Club Loan Division League FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy Play-Offs Europe Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals A yellow card A red card
2011–12 Leeds United Championship 34 6 1 0 2 0 – – – – – – 37 6 8 0
2010–11 Milton Keynes Dons Loan League One 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 – – 8 1 0 0
2010–11 Peterborough United Loan League One 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – 7 0 0 0
2010–11 Leeds United Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 – – – – – – 2 0 0 0
2010–11 Loan Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 – – – – – – 2 0 0 0
Leeds United Total 36 6 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 6 8 0
2009–10 Carlisle United Loan League One 28 1 3 0 0 0 5 2 – – – – 36 3 7 0
2008–09 Manchester City Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0
Manchester City Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career Total 76 7 4 0 2 0 5 2 2 0 0 0 94 10 15 0

References

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  2. ^ "News & Star | Carlisle United | Latest | Adam Clayton: Craig Bellamy talked me into Carlisle United move". Newsandstar.co.uk. 3 November 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
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  4. ^ "Carlisle 2 – 2 Morecambe". BBC News. 7 November 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
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