Roughyeds swoop for flyer Clay

Adam Clay

OLDHAM Rugby League Club’s search for another outside back came up trumps last night with the capture of pacy winger Adam Clay.

Barrow’s top try scorer in the Championship last year, 23-year-old Clay has joined Roughyeds initially on a short-term contract to the end of this season.

He figured in 27 of Barrow’s 29 games in 2013, scoring 12 tries although playing in a struggling side that only narrowly avoided relegation.

Suitably impressed, newly-promoted North Wales Crusaders signed him for a second time, but he was recently released, whereupon Scott Naylor pounced to finally get his man after 18 months of trying.

“I first came across Adam when he was a kid at Leigh Miners,” said the Oldham coach.

“I signed him on pro forms for Salford, and I’ve rated him ever since. I think he’s a fine player.

“We are light on outside backs and although he’s predominantly a winger, he could operate equally well at centre or full-back.

“The days have gone when players were only ever asked to play in one position. Adam can play across the back line and he’s a perfect fit for what we’ve been looking for.

“He’s a Championship player, no doubt about that.”

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