Pompey’s ex-manager set to swap football boots for sparkly sequins as Tony Adams confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing

A FORMER Pompey manager is among the latest stars to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.
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Tony Adams, a former England footballer, captained Arsenal and England during his 22-year professional career, winning 66 caps for his country and appearing at four major tournaments.

The 55-year-old memorably captained the national side as they reached the semi-finals of Euro 96 before crashing out against Germany.

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The latest Strictly announcement brings the total number of celebrities unveiled for the upcoming 20th series of the BBC One show to 11.

Portsmouth Manager Tony Adams during the FA Cup, Fourth Round at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.Portsmouth Manager Tony Adams during the FA Cup, Fourth Round at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Manager Tony Adams during the FA Cup, Fourth Round at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.

While Tony was playing he founded Sporting Chance, a charity to help sportspeople with mental health and addiction issues.

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On retirement, the father-of-six with wife Poppy went into coaching and management.

He said: ‘To say I'm excited is an understatement - the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes.

Tony Adams crosses the line when getting his point across to his players. Picture: Steve Reid (090381-116)Tony Adams crosses the line when getting his point across to his players. Picture: Steve Reid (090381-116)
Tony Adams crosses the line when getting his point across to his players. Picture: Steve Reid (090381-116)
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‘Am absolutely thrilled to be giving it my all on this year's 20th anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing. I can't wait to meet my partner - god help her - and start the dancing.’

Tony joins a Strictly line-up of Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor, Bros singer Matt Goss, Kiss radio host Tyler West, Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ellie Simmonds, comedian and actress Jayde Adams, Coronation Street actors Will Mellor and Kym Marsh, Loose Women star Kaye Adams and Radio 2's Richie Anderson.

The last series of Strictly was won by Rose Ayling-Ellis with professional partner Giovanni Pernice.

The 20th series will see audiences return to the studio, with the launch show scheduled to be recorded on September 7.

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