The retired midfielder played an influential role in helping the Seasiders to the Premier League via the play-offs back in 2010, and remains a fans favourite at the club.
Adam wasn’t the only member of the Championship promotion winning team at the match against the Cod Army this week, with Brett Ormerod in attendance as part of the BBC Radio Lancashire commentary team. Along with Adam, the ex-forward was on the scoresheet in the famous 3-2 victory over Cardiff City, along with Gary Taylor-Fletcher.
A number of the players who started at Wembley have taken different routes in their careers since.
Here’s where Blackpool’s 2010 play-off final starting 11 and bench are now:
7. CM: David Vaughan
David Vaughan was with the Seasiders between 2008 and 2011 before departing for Sunderland. His playing career came to an end with Nantwich Town in 2022, and he's now an U18s coach with Crewe, which is where he came through the ranks as a youngster. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
8. CM: Keith Southern
Keith Southern made 370 appearances during his time at Bloomfield Road between 2002 and 2012. He finished his playing career in 2015, and he's now an U21s coach at Everton. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
9. CM: Charlie Adam
Charlie Adam was a key figure during his time with Blackpool, and after departing the club he spent time with the likes of Liverpool and Stoke City before hanging up his boots in 2022. After a period working for Burnley, the ex-Scotland international took over as Fleetwood manager back in December. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
10. RW: DJ Campbell
DJ Campbell was on loan with Blackpool from Leicester City for the play-off final, but returned permanently for the Premier League campaign. The 42-year-old went on to play for the likes of QPR and Blackburn Rovers before retiring in 2015. Since hanging up his boots he has been the company director of sports management group. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
11. LW: Brett Ormerod
Brett Ormerod enjoyed two spells with Blackpool during his playing career, as well as representing the likes of Southampton, Nottingham Forest and Preston North End as well. Since retiring in 2016 the 47-year-old has done a range of things, and can often be seen in the press box doing commentary at various games every weekend. Photo: Tom Dulat
12. ST: Gary Taylor-Fletcher
Gary Taylor-Fletcher was with Blackpool between 2007 and 2013, with his career also including spells with the likes of Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town. Since his retirement, he has managed a number of teams, with the most recent being AFC Crewe. Photo: PAUL ELLIS