Adrian Coote

Adrian Coote (born 30 September 1978) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born in England, he made six appearances for the Northern Ireland national team.

Adrian Coote

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Personal information
Date of birth	(1978-09-30) 30 September 1978 (age 46)
Place of birth	Belton, England
Position(s)	Striker
Youth career
	Norwich City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–2001	Norwich City	54	(3)
2000	→ Roda JC Kerkrade (loan)	0	(0)
2001–2003	Colchester United	35	(4)
2002	→ Bristol Rovers (loan)	5	(1)
2003–2004	Wivenhoe Town	31	(12)
2004–2005	Dereham Town	24	(11)
2005–2007	Wroxham	29	(17)
2006	→ Acle Rangers (loan)[1]
2007	Dereham Town	2	(1)
2007–2008	Gorleston		(0)
2009-2009	Carpathians	6	(6)
International career
1998–1999	Northern Ireland U21	12	(4)
1999–2001	Northern Ireland	6	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Belton,^[2] near Great Yarmouth, Coote came through the youth system at Norwich City, for whom he scored 3 goals in 61 appearances. While at Carrow Road, he won six full international caps with Northern Ireland.

Norwich sold Coote to Colchester United for £50,000,^[2] but was unable to establish himself in the side, and, after a loan spell at Bristol Rovers where he scored once against Leyton Orient,^[3] he was released by Colchester shortly after the start of the 2003–04 season.

After leaving Layer Road, Coote played for a series of non-league clubs in Norfolk including Wroxham.

Coote, who is now a sales manager for Brighthouse, said: "I did have some injury problems. I just fell out of love with football and am now moving on with my life - which is a good life."^[2]