It is with the deepest of sadness that I have to announce that Charlie Adam has retired from professional football.
The great man who has graced our game for nearly two decades today called time on a glittering career where he graced pitches such as Anfield, Ibrox, and Stenhousemuir.
No longer will we be able to see a seventy yard pass hit a disabled toilet, a volley knocking out a ballboy or a header from under the crossbar go sailing over for a goalkick.
Yes it's true that he suffered from gout in both feet had type two diabetes, and at one time was up to three bottles of single malt a day but there's no doubting the man's wizardry come 3 o'clock on a Saturday. Some matches may not have started till mid-day on a Sunday but no one can deny his professionalism in preparation.
At one time he was on the verge of signing for us as a replacement for Declan Rice. Other European giants such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, East Fife came circling, but for the Scottish Pirlo there was only one place left for him, Dundee.
Sugo tried to intervene, promising £60 a month plus add-ons but home is home and the tartan Modric headed north of the border.
A chance is missed I'm afraid, we could have been 15th now with his talent, but alas it was not to be, as one Charlie embarks on a new campaign, another Chaz brings the curtain down on an illustrious career.
I wish you well Charlie, we have lost out on a true legend, shame on you sugo.
