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Tony Adams appointed Granada boss until the end of the season after La Liga strugglers sack Lucas Alcaraz

In late March the former Arsenal and England stalwart was appointed as sporting director at the La Liga outfit

TONY ADAMS has been named as Granada manager until the end of the season.

The Spanish outfit are second-bottom of La Liga, and have sacked boss Lucas Alcaraz.

 Tony Adams has a tough job on his hands to rescue Granada to safety in La Liga
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Tony Adams has a tough job on his hands to rescue Granada to safety in La LigaCredit: Getty Images

Granada are in deep relegation mire, sitting second-bottom in the league, seven points from safety.


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Alcaraz led the side to four wins, six draws and 14 defeats in his third spell at the club as manager.

 Tony Adams has been appointed as manager of Spanish side Granada until the end of the season
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Tony Adams has been appointed as manager of Spanish side Granada until the end of the seasonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

A statement on the club website reads: "Granada CF want to thank the personal and professional commitment of Lucas Alcaraz and his coaching staff, as well as his dedication during the months that he has been in charge of the team and wishes him the best of luck for the future."

Adams, who made 669 appearances for Arsenal and was captain at the club for 14 years, won ten major trophies during his stint in north London.

In late March this year, he was appointed as Sporting Director, and just two weeks later he has been tasked with a monumental challenge.

 Tony Adams enjoyed much success during his time as a player with Arsenal, pictured here with boss Arsene Wenger
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Tony Adams enjoyed much success during his time as a player with Arsenal, pictured here with boss Arsene WengerCredit: PA:Press Association Archive
 But Tony Adams' time as a manager has not brought similar success - he was sacked by Portsmouth after just 16 games
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But Tony Adams' time as a manager has not brought similar success - he was sacked by Portsmouth after just 16 gamesCredit: PA:Press Association

The 50-year-old hasn't exactly had a successful managerial career thus far.

He spent a year as manager at Wycombe, but was unable to halt their slide into League Two.

After resigning from Wycombe, he spent time coaching and scouting at Dutch outfit Feyenoord before joining up with Harry Redknapp at Portsmouth.

When Redknapp left Fratton Park to take over at Tottenham, Adams was appointed as manager, but just 16 games later he was sacked.

Adams' next managerial role was with Azerbaijani club Gabala, but left after a year-and-a-half in charge.

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