Adrian Tucker

Who is Adrian Tucker?

Adrian John Tucker is a Welsh former professional football goalkeeper who is employed as a coach by Swansea City in the FA Premier League. Tucker was manager of the Wales women's national football team between 2007 and 2010.

Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Tucker began his playing career with Torquay United. His debut came in December 1994, during an FA Cup second round replay at home to Enfield, when regular Torquay goalkeeper Ashley Bayes was sent off.

A shoulder injury reportedly spoiled Tucker's professional career. After leaving Torquay in 1995 he played for a series of Welsh clubs and spent 12 years working for the Football Association of Wales in their technical department.

In October 2007, Tucker took charge of his first match for Wales women, following the resignation of Andy Beattie the previous August. An unsuccessful two year spell in charge saw Tucker fall out with Wales' leading player and captain Jayne Ludlow. He was replaced with Jarmo Matikainen in August 2010.

In July 2009, Tucker joined Swansea City as a goalkeeping coach under incoming manager Paulo Sousa, replacing Iñaki Bergara who had followed Roberto Martínez to Wigan Athletic. After Sousa's departure Tucker remained as part of Brendan Rodgers' backroom staff, as the Swans gained promotion to the FA Premier League. Following Rodgers' departure to Liverpool, Tucker continued in his role under Michael Laudrup.