Adie Mike


Adrian Roosevelt Mike is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward from 1992 to 2004.
He notably played in the Premier League for Manchester City, and in the Football League for Stockport County, Hartlepool United, Doncaster Rovers and Lincoln City.

Club career

Manchester City

Mike was born in Manchester, Lancashire. He came through the youth ranks at Manchester City, and made his professional debut against Notts County on 25 April 1992, scoring his first goal in the following match against Oldham Athletic. Whilst at City he played in the Premier League before leaving the club in 1995. He played 16 times in the league, scoring twice. Whilst at Maine Road he was loaned out twice, to Bury and Linköping.

Later career

Mike went on to play in the Football League for Stockport County, Hartlepool United, Doncaster Rovers and Lincoln City, and in the IFA Premiership for Cliftonville. He also played non-League football for Leek Town, Hednesford Town, Southport, Northwich Victoria, Stalybridge Celtic, Gainsborough Trinity, Droylsden and Mossley.

International career

Mike played for England at schoolboy and youth international level.

Personal life

After retirement, he worked as a personal trainer
before going to law school in 2011, and is now managing director at Falcona Private Jets in Manchester. His cousin is Leon Mike.