Dele Adebola celebrating with Peter Ndlovu at Birmingham. Credit: PA
Dele Adebola is 40 today, so it's about time we celebrate his wonderful left foot and longevity.
The former Crewe and Birmingham striker had a reasonably nomadic career in the end, but he was loved by all he played for.
Birmingham paid £1million for Adebola. Credit: PAAdebola had a record of scoring one in every four games at St Andrew's. Credit: PAEmile Heskey, right, dreamed of being Dele Adebola - they met when Liverpool faced Crystal Palace. Credit: PAAdebola moved to Coventry after an underwhelming spell at Selhurst Park. Credit: PAWho doesn't remember Adebola's three games for Burnley. Credit: PAAdebola is almost certainly the toughest opponent Curtis Davies has ever faced. Credit: PAAdebola almost made it to the Premier League, but Bristol City lost in the play-off final to Hull. Credit: PATwo years at Forest brought another defeat in the play-offs. Credit: PaDele Adebola managed ten games for Hull. Credit: PAAdebola did well in League Two with Rochdale before time at Wrexham and Rushall Olympic. Credit: PA
