Premier League fan favorite Adam Le Fondre, best known for his remarkable 2012-13 season with Reading, has accepted a new role with Manchester City’s global City Football Group while continuing to play for FC United of Manchester, the fan-led club established as a protest against Manchester United’s ownership.
Le Fondre’s standout Premier League season included 12 goals, an assist, and a Player of the Month award—highlighted by goals against top clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. At 37, Le Fondre is preparing for life beyond his playing days, starting with a position as a video scout with the City Football Group, the organization that oversees Manchester City, Girona, New York City FC, and more.
Speaking to the *Reading Chronicle*, Le Fondre expressed excitement for his future, saying, “I’m hopeful that I’ll soon start a scouting role with the City Group, focusing on emerging talent.” His new role aims to help identify future stars within CFG’s global reach, as he builds a career beyond the pitch.
Adam Le Fondre
Adam Le Fondre has not played yet in this season. Last season he played in total 24 times for 978 minutes for Premiership.
Hibernian performance and stats
Hibernian is currently 11th in the Premiership with 7 points.
In the last 10 games, it has won once, drew 4 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Hibernian drew 0-0 against Ross County.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 9 goals and conceding 15.
Hibernian will play the next match in Premiership against Aberdeen on Saturday 2nd of November in Edinburgh.