Kenny Adamson
British footballer (born 1988)
Kenny Adamson (born 21 August 1988) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Kelty Hearts. Adamson has previously played for Livingston, as well as having a ten-year spell with Cowdenbeath.
Career
Livingston
A member of Livingston's under 19 squad, Adamson made his first team debut as a substitute on 14 April 2007, in a 1–1 draw with Queen of the South in the Scottish First Division. In all he made 3 appearances in his debut season.
Cowdenbeath
In May 2007, Adamson signed for Scottish Second Division side Cowdenbeath. He made his debut on 4 August 2007, in a 1–1 draw with Berwick Rangers. In all he made 36 Appearances in his debut season. He scored his first goal for the club the following season on 20 December 2008, in a 4–1 win over East Stirlingshire.
He was sent off for the first time in his career on 8 August 2009, in a 2–1 defeat to Arbroath. In all he was dismissed three times that season as they won promotion to the Scottish First Division.
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