Adrian Harper
Irish footballer
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Adrian Harper (born 4 May 1985) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Bluebell United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bluebell United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Sheffield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2006 | Sheffield United | 0 | (0) |
| 2005 | Scarborough | 5 | (0) |
| 2006–2011 | Glenavon | 117 | (15) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Early years
Starting as a trainee with Sheffield United, Harper was captain of the youth and reserve teams for 3 years. He was loaned out to Scarborough Fc, making 5 appearances. After 5 years at Sheffield United Harper was released and signed for Glenavon Fc where he made a permanent move to the Lurgan club in October 2006.
Irish League
Harper signed for Glenavon in October 2006 and scored his first goals for the club in January 2007 with a brace against Ballymena.[1] During that season Glenavon avoided relegation with a penalty shoot out play off victory against Bangor, a game which saw Harper red carded in injury time.[2]
Better years were to come at the club following new investment and Harper, a fans favourite went on to make 117 appearances under 4 different managers.
Later years
In the summer of 2011 Harper joined his local Leinster Senior League side Glebe North↵where he spent 3 months before signing for Bluebell United where he has remained since. Harper now runs his own successful gym company ProFitness Gym in Ireland.[3]
Honours
Team
- Mid-Ulster Cup: 2009/2010, 2010/2011