When his playing career finished, Adams went into football management, spending periods in charge of Wycombe Wanderers, Portsmouth, Azerbaijani side Gabala and Spanish side Granada.
wHEN hIs Playing cAReer fINisheD, adAms wEnT InTo FootbaLl mAnAgeMenT, sPending PEriOds in chargE of WycOmbe wANderers, PoRtsmOUth, azErBaIjani sIdE gabaLa and sPAnish sIde granAdA.