Adrian Harper (born 4 May 1985) is an Irish professional

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who plays for Bluebell United.

Career

Early years

Starting as a trainee with

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, Harper was captain of the youth and reserve teams for 3 years. He was loaned out to Scarborough Fc, making 5 appearances. After 5 years at Sheffield United Harper was released and signed for Glenavon Fc where he made a permanent move to the

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club in October 2006.

Irish League

Harper signed for Glenavon in October 2006 and scored his first goals for the club in January 2007 with a brace against Ballymena. During that season Glenavon avoided relegation with a penalty shoot out play off victory against Bangor, a game which saw Harper red carded in injury time. Better years were to come at the club following new investment and Harper, a fans favourite went on to make 117 appearances under 4 different managers.

Later years

In the summer of 2011 Harper joined his local Leinster Senior League side Glebe North↵where he spent 3 months before signing for Bluebell United where he has remained since. Harper now runs his own successful gym company ProFitness Gym in Ireland.

Honours

Team

Glenavon *

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: 2009/2010, 2010/2011

References

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