Adam Drury was at Norwich City with Kit Carson before arriving at Peterborough United as a 15 year-old, and his London Road teammates were quick to take the mickey out of the young left back’s bandy legs so they aptly named him after one of Hollywood’s most celebrated cowboys - John Wayne. The 22 year-old full back emerged as arguably Posh’s most consistent performer since making his senior team debut as a substitute in the end of season 4-0 defeat against Oxford United under manager and former player Mick Halsall. Barry Fry was quick to note Drury’s precision in the tackle and abundance of pace during his first season in charge when he handed the Cottenham born youngster his first full League appearance at Watford.

Noted for his complete professionalism on and off the field, Drury grew quickly in confidence and stature before coming to prominence when he pocketed the Supporters’ Club ‘Player of the Year’ award following some stunning displays in the left back berth. ‘When I first came to Posh I played in centre midfield under youth team coach Jim Walker before he converted me to the left back slot during my second year as a YTS. The move was good for me as I went on to play for England Under 18s against the Football League eleven. It’s a position I enjoy playing in although I’d like to claim the odd goal. I haven’t scored since at Brentford when we were relegated, and I want to improve a little more on the ball but I don’t think I’ve looked back since turning in a series of consistent displays a couple of seasons ago.’

Drury finished the 1999/2000 campaign behind Simon Davies and Andy Edwards with 45 senior appearances in all competitions under his belt. It was an achievement noted by all at London Road after the young defender was sidelined with a dislocated shoulder injury during the previous season. He first injured himself at Mansfield during the 1997-98 campaign and underwent a week of physiotherapy on his shoulder before returning to action. Pledged the next five years at Posh after putting pen to paper in May 1999.

In July 2000, newly promoted Gillingham made an offer for Adam to boost their chances of staying in Division One. In February 2001, the Peterborough Evening Telegraph speculated that Adam would be moving to Norwich prior to deadline day in late March. This came true with Drury signing on 21st March for approximately £500,000

Adam made his Norwich debut in the 2-1 victory over Grimsby at Carrow Road on 31st March 2001. Observing his performance, I felt that he started hesitantly probably due to his lack of knowledge of the Norwich playing style. However as the game progressed, he grew in confidence, linking well with Chris Llewellyn, the central midfield and the defence. He was a key player in Norwich's promotion challenge in 2001/02 and in the dozen matches he missed through injury, his absence was noted.

Adam's fine form during 2002/03 led to media speculation that Premiership side Southampton had been watching him and were planning a swoop during the January 2003 transfer window. However Adam finished the season at Carrow Road, made 49 appearances out of a possible 50 during 2002/03 and was named Player of the Season.

Drury extended his contract to 2011 in May 2007.

After an injury sustained in October 2007 against Bristol City, Adam needed surgery on his knee and will miss the remainder of the 2007/8 season