Adam Frizzell happy to face ‘big pressures’ off Linfield transfer after Derry disappointment and Airdrie armband
Adam Frizzell is embracing the proud past of Linfield’s “massive history” with the Scotland-born midfielder relishing “big pressures” behind his future trophy ambitions.
Following a decade-long career in Scotland – most notably at Airdrieonians – that delivered league promotion and cup glory along with the captain’s armband, the 27-year-old confirmed his switch to Linfield this week following a brief spell at Derry City which featured limited playing time.
Now Frizzell has his focus on helping offer David Healy’s Blues a domestic boost – with the hope to “hit the ground running”.
“So I had an honest chat with Derry and decided that it was time to move on and once I heard Linfield were interested it was a no-brainer for me really and just a case of getting over the line,” said Frizzell on the official Linfield club website. "I am delighted to be here...massive club, massive history and you get a feel for it coming in here, so I'm absolutely buzzing now to get started.
"You can see that there's a side that's always pushing to win trophies and that's a massive thing as a player, that's what you want.
"There's big pressures when you come and play at a club the size of Linfield and I'm under no illusions that I'll need to perform and that's a massive thing.
"You want those pressures, you want to go and try and push and win things and you've got the lure of European football and stuff if you do well.”
Frizzell is counting down the days to stepping out in Linfield colours and highlights his desire to “pitch in with goals and assists and give my best at the top end of the park”.
"I think I did that for Airdrie,” said Frizzell. “I had a great couple of seasons there before moving on so it's just about finding that form again and, hopefully, I can hit the ground running."
He added: “That's what I'm all about...I want to come in and get involved and, hopefully, have a positive impact on the team.”
Frizzell also views the opportunity of working under Healy as “another big lure” and how “asking boys and you just hear good things” plus offered the overall view of the challenges to come as “you never know what can happen...there's plenty to play for as well, I can't wait to get up to speed”.