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AIDAN McADAMS is excelling as an estate agent after turning part-time.
And now the goalie hopes to help Arbroath look right at home back in the Championship.
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Aidan McAdams is in his second season at Arbroath
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He was in the youth ranks of both Celtic and Rangers
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McAdams is also now working as an estate agent
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McAdams was in the youth ranks of both Celtic and Rangers as a youngster and also had a spell with Morton.
The shot-stopper, 26, is aiming to shut out Ayr in Friday night's league opener.
He said: 'I started as an estate agent about ten months ago.
'It's been a massive change to my life, and it's been tough after being full-time my whole career.
'But a bit of structure gives me something to work towards and it's an experience I can use after football.
'If I decide I don't want to go down the coaching route then I've got something else there.
'I thought why not give it a go while I've got the opportunity and time to do it. So I've put a bit of effort into it.
'Hopefully in the future I'll be able to get back full-time, but I've always had a keen interest in property.'
McAdams will be up against his old club and added: 'Ayr are a really well-run club just like Arbroath.
'You can see that with the chairman building a new stand there and improving the training ground.
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'I enjoyed my time at Ayr.
'I met some great people and played with some players I'm still close with. I've got fond memories of the club.
'When I left there was a contract on the table, but I wasn't playing towards the end.
'And if I had chosen to stay there I probably wouldn't have the two league titles I have now.
'We had a fantastic season last year, but we're under no illusions it's going to be another difficult campaign.
'The quality in the Championship is huge and it's shaping up to be really competitive again.'
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