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Seasiders midfielder happy still be part of survival bid
By Chris Burton Last updated: 15th March 2011

Adam: Will see out the season
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Charlie Adam believes Blackpool were right to make him stay and see out their debut top flight campaign.
The Scotland international was the subject of intense transfer talk during the January window, with his future regularly called into question.
A switch to Liverpool was widely touted, while Tottenham staged a late bid on deadline day to lure him to the capital.
In the end Blackpool stood their ground and refused to lower their demands for a player who also attracted plenty of interest from Aston Villa.
Adam went as far as submitting a transfer request at one stage in an effort to force through a move, believing he would be better served away from Bloomfield Road.
He has, however, since relaxed that stance and is determined to play his part in helping Blackpool retain their Premier League status.
Contenders
Adam admits a move elsewhere could still happen in the summer, but he is happy to put his personal future on hold until then.
He said in the Daily Mirror: “I was close to leaving. Liverpool were the main contenders but they couldn’t agree a fee, while Tottenham came in at the last minute.
“Tottenham are in the Champions League, they’ve got some of the best players like Rafael van der Vaart and my Scotland team-mate Alan Hutton is there as well.
“But for me, it was about making the right decision – in the end, that decision was made for me.
“It’s probably right I stay and help the club stay in the Premier League. My shirt will be tangerine for the last nine games.
“Let me concentrate on the last nine games, which will be like nine cup finals, to keep Blackpool in the Premier League and let the manager and chairman make the other decision for me.”
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