{
  "id": 8944663,
  "title": "Walsall's Adomah joins the 800 club - at 38",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/walsalls-adomah-joins-the-800-club-at-38",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:05:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/walsalls-adomah-joins-800-club-150544644.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Albert Adomah, at 38 years old, has joined the 800-game milestone with Walsall during their recent 2-0 home victory over Port Vale. The achievement places him alongside other veteran players who are known for their team-oriented approach, much like James Milner. Adomah, who has been with Walsall since 2024, expressed his gratitude for the manager's decision to keep him on the bench and continue using him. He remains humble about his long-term goals, stating that his next target is reaching 801 games. Adomah emphasizes his focus on team success and staying fit to maximize his playing time. His career has spanned several promotions and stints in the top flight, including two with Middlesbrough, one with Aston Villa, and various other club experiences in the Championship, League One, and the National League.",
  "summary": "Walsall midfielder Albert Adomah is the latest to join the select band of professional footballers to have made 800 appearances.",
  "key_points": [
    "Albert Adomah joins 800-game milestone at 38 for Walsall",
    "Joined Walsall in 2024, part of their 2-0 win over Port Vale",
    "Aims for 801 games, focusing on team success and fitness"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}