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Ben Banks

Former Rangers star Charlie Adam confirms return to football as he links up with Vincent Kompany

Former Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam has returned to football in a loans manager role at English Championship side Burnley.

The former Liverpool star hung up the boots following a spell at Dundee over the last two seasons and has been carefully pondering his next move. He has participated in some work with West Ham United while he has even tried his hand at media work over in Malaysia. Primarily though, ex-Ibrox man Adam has been involved in helping out at Vincent Kompany's side who are pushing for a return to the Premier League.

His involvement has been with the development squad throughout this season, assisting Andy Farrell with the aspiring Clarets youngsters. The pair have been handed the reigns this term with ex-leader Mike Jackson remaining with the first-team under Kompany, having guided Burnley towards the end of last season following the sacking of Sean Dyche. Adam is joining on a full-time basis.

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