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TA JOINS THE GUNNERS

Tony Adams in shock return to Arsenal alongside Thierry Henry to coach the Under-18s

Gunners legend was reluctant to come back but can't resist working with fellow all-time great to build the next generation

Tony Adams will go back to Arsenal to help coach the Under-18s

TONY ADAMS will make a shock return to Arsenal next season —  as coach of their Under-18s.

Gunners legend Adams was previously reluctant to come back but has agreed to work alongside Thierry Henry in the youth set-up.

Tony Adams is returning to Arsenal where he became one of their most famous defenders
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Adams is returning to Arsenal where he became one of their most famous stars
Thierry Henry has worked as a Sky Sports pundit with Jamie Redknapp and Jamie Carragher
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Henry worked as a Sky Sports pundit with Jamie Redknapp and Jamie CarragherCredit: Getty Images)
Adams is returning to the sharp end of football after five years
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Adams is returning to the sharp end after five years away from managingCredit: Getty Images
Adams was one of the Arsenal rearguard at the peak of their defensive powers
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Adams was one of the Arsenal rearguard at the peak of their defensive powersCredit: PA

Adams, 49, has been out of management since 2011 after stints at Wycombe, Portsmouth and Azerbaijani outfit Gabala.

He returned to Gabala in 2012, a year after leaving, to be sporting director.

Adams spent his entire 19-year playing career as a Gunners defender, making 674 appearances.

He scooped four league titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups and the Cup Winners’ Cup.