ALBERT ADOMAH took a trip down memory lane ahead of Non-League Day with a return to Harrow Borough – and he says he’d love to one day go back and manage them!
In an exclusive interview with the Southern League Premier Division South club, the 34-year-old QPR winger relived his favourite memories.
Adomah was a painter and decorator when he played under David Howell and after two seasons was spotted by Barnet as he went onto a fruitful career with Bristol City, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and boyhood QPR as well as 19 caps for Ghana.
Adomah said: “When I first came for trials with Harrow Borough, it was with the reserve team. I didn’t get noticed but didn’t give up and a few weeks later Chris (a friend of Howell) called him and asked him to give me a chance. I came down to train with the youth team and the rest is history. If it wasn’t for Chris making the call, then who knows what would have happened.
“At the time, I was doing a painting and decorating apprenticeship at Acton College and a very good boss of mine helped me by allowing me to have days off or to finish early to come to training.”
Adomah wants to surpass the two Premier League appearances for Middlesbrough with the Hoops.
“Once I’ve played more than three games in the Premier League my dreams will be completed and I can come back to Non-League with Harrow Borough – and I fancy the manager’s job,” he laughed.
Boro, who have started running free tickets for local schools, have lots planned for Non-League Day when they take on Merthyr Town (2pm ko).
Tickets are half-price for Premier League and EFL season ticket holders, as well as those going to England v Switzerland at Wembley later in the day, while it’s free for Under-16s.
Free entry will also be given to NHS and Emergency Service workers and the Armed Forces.
Watch the full Albert Adomah video here
■ RUSHALL Olympic are playing Stratford Town on Non-League Day and adults will only be asked to stump up £5 to watch it. Under 16s can attend the Southern Premier Central clash for just £1. Tickets for the game are already available in advance but it will also be possible for fans to pay on the day.
■ REDCAR Athletic take on top-ofthe-table Consett AFC on Non-League Day in the Northern Football League Division One. Season ticket holders of any Non-League club whose teams are away from home or just want to experience Step 5 football will be admitted for just £3. In addition, pints will be being served for £2 and a 40-page programme is on offer for £1.
■ REDDITCH United have a host of special promotions for their game against AFC Rushden and Diamonds. Tickets are being discounted to £5 for adults and pints of beer and cider will cost £3 all day, with England’s clash with Switzerland being screened in the 1981 Lounge after the game.
■ SHOLING FC are offering half-price tickets for their Southern League Division One South home game against Highworth Town. The Boatmen will be charging £5 for adult tickets, concessions for £3, and 12-16 year olds for £2, and free for under 12s when accompanied by an adult.
