Tadpole (gamer)
Euan Ingram, better known by his gamer tag Tadpole, is a Welsh former professional Rocket League player. He competed in the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) and played for organisations including Triple Trouble, Method and Wolves Esports. Representing Wales at the 2022 Commonwealth Esports Championships, he won a gold medal in Rocket League alongside his national teammates. His career has been profiled by outlets including the BBC and WalesOnline.
Career
Early career
Ingram began competing in the UK Rocket League scene during the late 2010s. He rose to prominence with the organisation Triple Trouble, helping the team qualify for the RLCS. His performances in national tournaments drew media attention, with WalesOnline describing him in 2019 as one of Wales's rising esports professionals.
Method and Triple Trouble
In 2019, Ingram briefly joined Method before reuniting with Triple Trouble, with whom he continued to compete in top-level RLCS tournaments.
Wolves Esports
In October 2021, Ingram signed with Wolves Esports as part of their return to Rocket League. He remained with the organisation until June 2022, when he announced his retirement from top-level professional competition. His retirement was reported in international esports media.
RESOLVE
Later in 2022, Ingram joined Resolve, appearing in the university and semi-professional circuit through a partnership between Williams Resolve and Warwick Esports. The move coincided with Resolve’s broader collaboration with Williams Esports. He was also featured in Resolve’s promotional content, including a profile by Gridserve on the daily life of an esports athlete.
International career
At the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham in 2022, Ingram represented Wales in the Rocket League competition. He and his teammates won the gold medal, defeating England in the final. His achievement was highlighted by multiple media outlets including The Guardian and WalesOnline.
In 2025, Ingram again represented Wales internationally, this time as both a coach and player for the national Hado team at the World Cup in China.
Coaching and management career
After retiring from professional play in 2022, Ingram joined Resolve as Rocket League manager and head coach, where he oversaw the organisation’s competitive rosters and player development. He was also featured in Resolve’s promotional content, including a profile on the daily life of an esports athlete by Gridserve.
In mid-2024, he briefly stepped back into competition at the Morekats Mayhem EU LAN in Salzburg, standing in as a player for Resolve’s roster while continuing in his coaching role.
Ingram later became Head of National Esports (also referred to as Chief Gaming Manager) at Esports Wales, overseeing the development of Welsh national teams across multiple titles.
Return to competition: S.E.A. Dragons (2025)
After two years focused on coaching and management, Ingram returned to competitive play in November 2025, signing with the Brecon-based esports club S.E.A. Dragons ahead of the ninth season of the Welsh Esports League (WEL 9). The club described the move as a “statement of intent,” announcing Ingram as part of its new main roster alongside Snowzzee, Dashski and Yug under head coach Connor Chittock. S.E.A. Dragons also confirmed an academy loan partnership with Aberystwyth-based team “The Artists,” allowing academy players Fadey, ItsYerFavCollie and Munkeh_ to compete throughout WEL 9 while remaining under Dragons’ oversight.
Recognition
Ingram was shortlisted for the UK Esports Awards in 2018, and one of his goals was included in Upcomer’s list of the 15 best RLCS goals of 2021.
Personal life
Ingram has been publicly associated with Plaid Cymru, the Welsh political party, as noted in his social media biography.