sentences:  He made his debut for Southampton on 27 August 1927, but waited over three years for his next first team appearance.He went on to become club captain in the 1931–32 season, and totalled 205 league and cup appearances.Adams joined West Ham in 1936 for a fee of £500, and scored on his debut against his old club in a 2–0 victory at The Dell on 21 November 1936.