Fleetwood Town has appointed Charlie Adam as their new head coach. The 38-year-old former Scotland midfielder takes his first step into management after retiring from playing in 2022.

What happened?

Charlie Adam joins Fleetwood Town with experience as under-21s coach and loans manager at Burnley. He said: “I’m delighted to join a club I know well and one which we feel we can make a real difference with.”

Why it matters for Fleetwood Town

Fleetwood Town is currently 15th in England League Two with 61 points from 46 games, having recently drawn 1-1 with Milton Keynes Dons on 2026-05-02. Their recent form is DDDWL.

What comes next?

Adam has a strong squad to work with and aims to turn results around with the support of the players, staff, and fans. Ross Wallace has also joined Fleetwood Town as a first-team coach under Adam. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 15th in England League Two | | Points | 61 | | Recent result | Fleetwood Town 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons | | Date | 2026-05-02 | Adam's experience playing for Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, and Stoke will be valuable in his new role. He earned 26 caps for Scotland after debuting in 2007. Fleetwood Town's passionate supporters will be crucial in helping the team climb the table. The club's next match is against an upcoming opponent, with Adam looking to make a positive impact.