Atherton Collieries can confirm the signing of striker Kielen Adams, who bolsters the forward ranks ahead of tonight’s clash with Runcorn Linnets.
The forward has most notably recently played for Macclesfield, accumulating seven goals for the Silkmen across two stints, having also notched fifteen times for Ashton United. In 2022, Kielen departed Macclesfield for a club record transfer fee to join Marine, for whom he scored against the Colls. The 23 year old has also represented Clitheroe upon his release from Oldham Athletic, where he made three professional appearances as a youngster.
Adams combines physicality with pace as an offensive option, playing primarily as a number nine.
Manager Michael Clegg adds:
“I signed Kielen when I was at Ashton, and also arranged for him to come to Macclesfield this summer before I left, that’s how highly I think of him.
He is strong, quick and can score goals, he is everything you want from a number nine. We have a good relationship off the pitch too, he is a great lad, he wants to play games and score goals!
Kielen can still play higher and has time on his side, I’m hoping we can help him do that.”
The club would also like to wish the best of luck to striker Eden Bailey, who has departed the club upon accepting an offer elsewhere in the NPL First Division. We thank Eden for his efforts across his time at the Dreams2Reality Stadium and we wish him the best of luck for the future.
