Adam - I got lucky Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Lancashire England

Adam - I got lucky

Seasiders skipper reflects on fairytale switch

Charlie Adam is loving life at Blackpool, having played a major role in the club's fairytale adventure.

The 24-year-old caused a stir last summer when he opted to swap life at SPL giants Rangers for that at unfashionable Championship outfit Blackpool.

It was Adam, though, who had the last laugh as he helped to guide the Tangerines to an improbable promotion.

They are now preparing themselves for a crack at the Premier League in 2010/11, with Ian Holloway having worked minor miracles at Bloomfield Road.

Adam admits he could not have wished for any more from his time at Blackpool, with everything having played into his hands.

"You always have to make decisions and sacrifices in life and I have done that," Adam said.

"It might not have worked but I'm lucky, it did.

"I have a manager who trusts me and shows great faith in being able to play football and that is important."

Target

Adam, who bagged 17 goals in all competitions last season, is also setting his sights on securing a regular role in the Scotland set-up, having won four caps for his country so far.

"Just because I am playing in the Premier League I can't just expect to play for Scotland," Adam said.

"I need to play well in the Premier League so the national team manager picks me.

"How can you expect to play for your country if you are not playing well?

"You have got to give it your all every game and hopefully when the squads are announced you're in them."