Adam Sadler

Adam Sadler (born 9 January 1980 in North Shields, Tyne and Wear) is an English former football apprentice and currently head of youth coaching at Football League One side Plymouth Argyle.
Playing career
Born in North Shields, Sadler grew up in Seghill, Northumberland, and played for the local junior football side before being picked up by Newcastle United. before moving on to enjoy spells with both Manchester United and Barnsley.
Coaching career
In his late teens, Sadler decided that he wanted to pursue a career in coaching and took up a position as youth coach at Newcastle United. They soon recognised his potential and he was elevated to the role of assistant Academy Director. During this employment he also periodically covered as first-team goalkeeping coach working with both Shay Given and Steve Harper.
In December 2007, Sadler was handed the opportunity to replace Lee Clark and take charge of Newcastle United's reserves and subsequently led his second-string side to Northumberland Senior Cup success.
In December 2008, Sadler replaced Lee Clark, who had become manager of Huddersfield Town, as assistant manager of Norwich City, re-uniting him with Glenn Roeder who he had previously worked with at Newcastle. However, within a month of being appointed at City, Glenn Roeder was sacked and Sadler's contract was also terminated. On 22 June 2009, Sadler was appointed as assistant manager to Mick Tait at Conference North outfit Blyth Spartans.
On 2 May 2010, Sadler replaced Jeff Wrightson, who was unable to continue the role full-time, as assistant manager at Gateshead. However, after only two months at Gateshead, Sadler left to join Plymouth Argyle as a coach.

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