Legendary England football star pops into Cirencester chippy

Legendary England football star pops into Cirencester chippy. A LEGENDARY footballer who played for England has been spotted in a chippy in Cirencester.

Former professional footballer and manager Tony Adams paid a visit to fish and chip takeaway and restaurant The Friar Tuck in Dyer Street on Wednesday, August 13.

Posting on social media that day, the eatery uploaded a picture of the sporting star with staff member Lou Sampson.

“This evening, we had a visit from the one and only Tony Adams, ex-Arsenal and England player,” a spokesperson for The Friar Tuck wrote.

Mr Adams is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in the history of Arsenal and a legendary defender for England.

Born in 1966 in Romford, he spent his entire 22-year playing career at the club, from 1983 until his retirement in 2002.

A commanding central defender, Mr Adams made 669 appearances for Arsenal and scored 48 goals.

He captained the team for 14 years, leading them to four top-flight league titles, including both the old First Division and the Premier League, as well as three FA Cups, two League Cups and a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup.

His leadership qualities earned him the nickname “Mr. Arsenal,” reflecting his loyalty and influence at the club.

Mr Adams also represented England at international level, earning 66 caps.

He played in major tournaments such as Euro 1988, Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where his strong defensive presence made him a key figure for the national side.