 Hadley was then signed by Phil Larder the then coach at Widnes in 1992, until his departure in 1995 when he left due to unpaid wages.Adrian Hadley played , i.e.number 5, in Salford's 17-22 defeat by Wigan in the 1988 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1988–89 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 23 October 1988, and played in the 24-18 defeat by Widnes in the 1990 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 29 September 1990.