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Sammy Robinson
English footballer (born 2002)
Samson Alfie Philip Robinson (born 9 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender who plays for National League club Kidderminster Harriers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samson Alfie Philip Robinson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2002-01-09) 9 January 2002 (age 22)[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Cheltenham, England[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kidderminster Harriers | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 20??–2016 | Leeds United | ||
| 2016–2022 | Manchester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Port Vale | 23 | (0) |
| 2023– | Kidderminster Harriers | 21 | (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 19:59, 28 April 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.
Early career
After 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, but 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
Robinson 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
On 29 September 2023, Robinson joined Kidderminster Harriers of the National League.[15] He played 22 games in the 2023–24 season as Kidderminster were relegated in 23rd place.[1]
Robinson won a total of 26 caps representing England at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[8]
Robinson 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]
Robinson is a Leeds United supporter.[16]
- As of match played 20 April 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[17] | — | — | — | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21[18] | — | — | — | — | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22[19] | — | — | — | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Port Vale | 2021–22[19] | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022–23[20] | League One | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2023–24[1] | National League | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Career total | 44 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 54 | 0 | ||
- Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
Port Vale
- Sammy Robinson at Soccerway
- "Sammy Robinson". Manchester City F.C. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- "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.