As the latest home-grown, home-town boy to step out at stadiummk, MK Dons youngster Adam Chicksen has given a glimpse of his prodigious talents in recent weeks.
And few can be prouder of the 18-year-old's achievements than local firm Purcell Solicitors - Adam's player sponsor since he made his first team breakthrough earlier this season.
Having made his first team debut at Leicester City's daunting Walkers' Stadium at the tender age of 16, left-sided Adam has seen his exciting progress closely monitored by Dons supporters ever since. After impressing hugely during his two-year apprenticeship in the MK Dons Academy, he was awarded his first professional contract in March when he signed a two-year deal.
Adam made his full stadiummk debut just a week later against Charlton Athletic and went on to play a significant part in the Dons' final six games of the League 1 season.
Having seen Adam's promising rise through the Club's youth ranks, stadiummk regulars Purcell jumped at the chance to put their support behind a local player, nurtured through the Club's Academy system and now flourishing in front of the very supporters he grew up amongst.
Pauline Purcell from Purcell Solicitors said: "As a local, family-run firm of solicitors, we are delighted to sponsor Milton Keynes-born Adam for the foreseeable future, and wish him every success in his career.
"We are delighted to have linked up with the MK Dons in a number of areas this season as we have been impressed at the impact the Dons have had in the community since coming to Milton Keynes. They provide not only a top level football team, but they have a strong commitment to the community which can be seen in the work undertaken by the MK Dons Sport and Education Trust.
"At Purcell's we share this community vision and therefore are keen to support the Dons in their endeavours. We look forward to building upon our new relationship over the coming months and years."
Having attended St Paul's Catholic School in Leadenhall, Adam is a genuine Milton Keynes boy, born and raised in the UK's youngest footballing city.
But having already secured Candidate Host City status in England's 2018 World Cup Bid, the passion for football in Milton Keynes is no less intense and the benefits of aligning business and the beautiful game are becoming increasingly apparent.
James Parkinson, Head of Partnerships for MK Dons, said: "The growth of football in Milton Keynes has been quite incredible since it arrived six years ago and the emergence of local youngsters like Adam will only serve to strengthen its place in the Milton Keynes community.
"Purcell's have been huge supporters of Adam's for some time now and can take a genuine sense of pride in having aided his development."
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For more information on Purcell Solicitors, contact Daniel Cooper on dan@purcellsolicitors.co.uk
