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BBC News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Lallana will bring back Saints' identity
Adam Lallana's fine footwork has already cemented him as a Saints legend, but former team-mate Rickie Lambert says Lallana's leadership off the pitch was just as important to their announced his retirement on Wednesday but will remain with the Saints in a coaching position under new boss Will Still."When anyone asks me who's the best player I've played with, I played with this lad probably the most," Lambert told BBC Radio Solent."It was just a pleasure to play with him, to be honest. He's such a great lad off the pitch, real good character, and then on the pitch, a real leader."As a character to have around the dressing room, just as influential as on the pitch."Lallana helped Southampton to two successive promotions to see them reach the Premier League, scoring 60 times in his 283 appearances for the as for what the 37-year-old can do now he's in the backroom, Lambert believes it'll be to bring back what made Southampton so successful in their back-to-back promotion run."If you lose your identity of your history, your team, you're in trouble," Lambert added."What Southampton had going up the leagues was a core of players who believed in the Southampton way and that kind of got lost."Now Adam is one of the main coaches and he's going to make it clear if you are joining this club, you are joining because you love it. He'll make sure that each player is giving it 100%."Listen on the full interview and more on BBC Sounds.
Qatar Tribune
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Former Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana announces retirement
PAMedia/dpa London Former Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana says he has 'no regrets' after calling time on a playing career spanning nearly 20 years. The 37-year-old represented Southampton, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Brighton & Hove Albion and England, earning 34 caps and scoring three goals for his country, including the goal in Sam Allardyce's only England game in charge - a 1-0 victory over Slovakia. Lallana spent the majority of his career with Southampton, where he began his senior career in 2006, then returned for a second spell in 2024 after playing elsewhere for a decade, finishing his career with 283 games and scoring 60 goals across his two spells at St Mary's. Lallana wrote on Instagram: 'As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. 'I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I've been given and the support I've received along the way. 'You owe so much to so many on a journey like this - it's impossible to name everyone, but to all those please know how grateful I am. I couldn't have done it without you. 'It's crazy to think this all began in the last millennium, when I signed for the academy in 1999. Since making my professional debut in 2006, I realise I've been blessed to live the dream that millions of people share.' Lallana also reflected on each of his clubs including Southampton, where he went on to become captain following the club's return to the Premier League in 2012, and Liverpool, where he made 178 appearances, scoring 22 goals and winning the Champions League and Premier League between 2014 and 2020. He then moved to Brighton, making 104 appearances from 2020 to 2024, before rejoining Saints on a one-year deal. Lallana made his England debut under Roy Hodgson in a Wembley friendly with Chile in November 2013, appeared in all of the first seven internationals of 2014 and was included in England's squad for the World Cup. He also represented England at the 2016 Euros, and scored his first international goal in September 2016.
Irish Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Adam Lallana retires after illustrious playing career
Adam Lallana has called time on his 19-year long career. The former Liverpool, Southampton and Brighton midfielder announced on Instagram this Wednesday that he was hanging up his boots this summer. Although injuries took their toll across stages of his career, the 37-year-old still managed to accrue just under 600 appearances in the game and became a vital cog in Jurgen Klopp's early Liverpool side. Lallana made 178 appearances for the Reds, lifting the Champions League in 2019 in addition to the 2019/20 Premier League title. He said: "As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride." "I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I've been given and the support I've received along the way. "You owe so much to so many on a journey like this — it's impossible to name everyone, but to all those please know how grateful I am. I couldn't have done it without you. "It's crazy to think this all began in the last millennium, when I signed for the academy in 1999. Since making my professional debut in 2006, I realise I've been blessed to live the dream that millions of people share." "Southampton… the place where it all started, and fittingly where it ends. It's the club I ultimately owe everything to." Not one to sit still, Lallana has landed an immediate gig at his previous employers Southampton as a coach under new boss Will Still. He has a limited amount of coaching experience already, having taken up a player-coach role at the Saints under interim manager Simon Rusk after Ivan Juric got sacked in April.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lallana hangs up his boots - and has left door open to an eventual Albion return
Adam Lallana has not ruled out an eventual return to Albion (Image: Liz Finlayson) Adam Lallana has revealed he spent some of the happiest times of his life at Albion. The former England and Liverpool midfielder has hung up his boots after a year back at his first club Southampton. He has posted a message of thanks to his former teams as well as fans and family. Advertisement And he had a special word for the Seagulls, where he spent four years after signing during the lockdown summer of 2020. Lallana, 37, wrote: 'Brighton… home to some of the happiest years of my life, at a club deeply connected to its community and run in such a smart, modern way. "And England… every single cap meant the world to me. Representing my country was the greatest honour. I'm proud of the playing career I've had and have no regrets about any of it.' Cahill told to think long-term as he links up with ex-Albion keeper at new club Lallana made 104 appearances for Albion, scoring four goals, and was given a standing ovation when he went off during his final game, at home to Manchester United. Advertisement He made it clear his move back to Southampton was to be closer to his family. But he kept the door wide open to a possible return and is known to be keen on coaching. Bloom ready to 'disrupt' the Scottish giants as he confirms Hearts role Ahead of his farewell, he told The Argus: 'I genuinely feel I will be back here in some capacity in the future. 'Football has a funny way of going around in circles. 'That was why it was important for me to leave in the right way, no ill-feeling towards my decision. 'I think everyone has understood.'
Rhyl Journal
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Former Southampton and Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana announces retirement
The 37-year-old represented Saints, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Brighton and England, earning 34 caps and scoring three goals for his country, including the goal in Sam Allardyce's only England game in charge – a 1-0 victory over Slovakia. Lallana spent the majority of his career with Southampton, where he began his senior career in 2006, then returned for a second spell in 2024 after playing elsewhere for a decade, finishing his career with 283 games and scoring 60 goals across his two spells at St Mary's. Lallana wrote on Instagram: 'As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. A post shared by Adam Lallana (@officiallallana) 'I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I've been given and the support I've received along the way. 'You owe so much to so many on a journey like this — it's impossible to name everyone, but to all those please know how grateful I am. I couldn't have done it without you. 'It's crazy to think this all began in the last millennium, when I signed for the academy in 1999. Since making my professional debut in 2006, I realise I've been blessed to live the dream that millions of people share.' Lallana also reflected on each of his clubs including Southampton, where he went on to become captain following the club's return to the Premier League in 2012, and Liverpool, where he made 178 appearances, scoring 22 goals and winning the Champions League and Premier League between 2014 and 2020. Adam Lallana has today announced the end of his incredible playing career ❤️ — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) June 25, 2025 He then moved to Brighton, making 104 appearances from 2020 to 2024, before rejoining Saints on a one-year deal. Lallana made his England debut under Roy Hodgson in a Wembley friendly with Chile in November 2013, appeared in all of the first seven internationals of 2014 and was included in England's squad for the World Cup. He also represented England at the 2016 Euros, and scored his first international goal in September 2016. Lallana continued: 'Every single cap meant the world to me. Representing my country was the greatest honour. 'I'm proud of the playing career I've had and have no regrets about any of it. I embrace all the highs and all the lows as they've shaped me into who I am. He added: 'I'm excited for whatever the future brings.' Southampton later confirmed Lallana would be staying on at the club in his role as first-team coach alongside Carl Martin.
