Samson Alfie Philip Robinson (born 9 January 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Hereford.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samson Alfie Philip Robinson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 2002[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Cheltenham, England[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hereford | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 20??–2016 | Leeds United | ||
| 2016–2022 | Manchester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Port Vale | 23 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Kidderminster Harriers | 21 | (0) |
| 2024– | Hereford | 17 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | England U15 | 20 | (0) |
| 2017 | England U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019 | England U17 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:48, 18 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
A former England youth international, he joined Port Vale from Manchester City in January 2022. He helped the club to win promotion out of League Two via the play-offs in four months later. Released by the Vale in June 2023, he joined non-League side Kidderminster Harriers three months later. He signed with Hereford in July 2024.
Club career
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Early career
editAfter playing for Leeds United,[3] Robinson joined Manchester City at the age of 14.[4] He was originally a striker at Leeds, was then moved to centre-back at Manchester City and then later to central midfield, before he finally settled at right-back.[3] He represented the Manchester City Academy team in the EFL Trophy on 24 September 2019, in a 2–1 win at Bradford City.[5] He was promoted to the Elite Development Squad in January 2020.[2] He was given the squad number 77. He was sidelined after picking up what coach Brian Barry-Murphy described as a "really bad injury" in August 2020.[6][7] He made a total of 16 appearances in the Professional Development League, scoring one goal and providing two assists.[8]
Port Vale
editRobinson signed an 18-month contract with League Two club Port Vale on 31 January 2022, after manager Darrell Clarke needed cover for the injured Lewis Cass and with James Gibbons; director of football David Flitcroft cited a desire to build a relationship with Manchester City; City retained a sell-on clause.[8][9] He made his debut at Vale Park on 20 March, coming on as a substitute for David Worrall in a 2–0 win over Sutton United.[10] He was an unused substitute as Vale secured promotion out of the play-offs with victory over Mansfield Town in the final at Wembley Stadium.[11] He made his full debut on 6 August, in a 4–0 defeat at fellow League One newcomers Exeter City, and despite giving away a penalty he received praise from Clarke, who said Robinson was "unfairly penalised".[12] Speaking three months later, Robinson said his focus was on improving the defensive aspect of his game.[3] On 15 April, he was sent off for two bookable offences in a 3–2 defeat at Lincoln City despite only coming on as a half-time substitute; he was defended by opposition manager Mark Kennedy, who said that Robinson had been a "little bit emotional and rash" but that "he has had a really tough start in his life and he is an incredible person".[13] Flitcroft confirmed that the player's contract would not be renewed beyond June 2023.[14]
Kidderminster Harriers
editOn 29 September 2023, Robinson joined Kidderminster Harriers of the National League.[15] He played 22 games in the 2023–24 season.[1] Kidderminster Harriers were relegated at the end of the 2023–24 season.[16]
Hereford
editOn 31 July 2024, Robinson joined National League North club Hereford.[17] He was voted Hereford's player of the month for September, and signed a contract with the club in October.[18][19]
International career
editRobinson won a total of 26 caps representing England at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[8]
Style of play
editRobinson has been described as a "whole-hearted central defender... who is comfortable in possession".[2] He can play in central defence or at right-back.[8]
Personal life
editRobinson is a Leeds United supporter.[20]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 17 December 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester City U23 | 2019–20[21] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2020–21[22] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2021–22[23] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Port Vale | 2021–22[23] | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022–23[24] | League One | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2023–24[1] | National League | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| Hereford | 2024–25[1][25] | National League North | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| Career total | 61 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 76 | 0 | ||
Honours
editPort Vale
References
edit- ^ a b c d Sammy Robinson at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Sammy Robinson". Manchester City F.C. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ a b c Baggaley, Michael (18 November 2022). "Sammy Robinson talks Port Vale, Man City move and more". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Baggaley, Michael (3 February 2022). "Every word from Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke ahead of Salford". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Edwards, John (24 October 2017). "U21s lose out to Bradford in Checkatrade Trophy". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Killen, Stephen (13 December 2021). "Squad numbers available to Man City's January transfer window signings". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Bajkowski, Simon (7 January 2022). "Man City ready to welcome several young players back from injuries". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d Townley, Dan (31 January 2022). "Sammy Robinson joins Port Vale". Port Vale F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Port Vale sign Robinson from Man City". BBC Sport. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Port Vale 2–0 Sutton United". BBC Sport. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ a b Aloia, Andrew (28 May 2022). "Vale beat 10-man Mansfield to reach League One". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ Baggaley, Michael (7 August 2022). "Port Vale boss Clarke explains Dave Worrall injury situation". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ Baggaley, Michael (15 April 2023). "Lincoln boss Kennedy backs Port Vale's Robinson after red card". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Port Vale FC Confirm 2022/23 Retained List". Port Vale F.C. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ Paddock, Matty (29 September 2023). "Robinson added to squad". Official Website of the Harriers - Kidderminster Harriers FC. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ "Kidderminster Harriers: Phil Brown to stay following relegation". BBC Sport. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Bulls Sign Defender, Sammy Robinson". Hereford FC - The Official website of Hereford FC. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Player of the Month – September 2024". Hereford FC - The Official website of Hereford FC. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "NEWS | Sammy Robinson Pens Contract at Hereford". Hereford FC - The Official website of Hereford FC. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Callaghan, Shane (11 April 2021). "Even one Manchester City prospect has celebrated Leeds' win on IG". HITC. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ For FA Cup 2nd qualifying round: Holloway, George (16 September 2024). "Ceesay saves Hereford's blushes following Ilkeston scare". Hereford Times. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
Lawrence, David (17 September 2024). "Adam Rooney's winner sends Hereford FC through in FA Cup". Hereford Times. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
For FA Cup 3rd qualifying round: Holloway, George (30 September 2024). "Hereford FC suffer the blues in away FA Cup defeat". Hereford Times. Retrieved 9 October 2024.