Sammy Robinson
Personal information
Full name Samson Alfie Philip Robinson[1]
Date of birth (2002-01-09) 9 January 2002[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 3 (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 17:37, 15 October 2023 (UTC)

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.

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.

Club career

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]

International career

Robinson won a total of 26 caps representing England at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[8]

Style of play

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]

Personal life

Robinson is a Leeds United supporter.[16]

Career statistics

As of match played 22 April 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U23 2019–20[17] ————1[lower-alpha 1]010
2020–21[18] ————2[lower-alpha 1]020
2021–22[19] ————1[lower-alpha 1]010
Total 0000004040
Port Vale 2021–22[19] League Two 1000000010
2022–23[20] League One 22010103[lower-alpha 1]0270
Total 230101030280
Kidderminster Harriers 2023–24[1] National League 0000000000
Career total 230101070320
  1. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.

Honours

Port Vale

References

  1. 1 2 Sammy Robinson at Soccerway
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Sammy Robinson". Manchester City F.C. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 Baggaley, Michael (18 November 2022). "Sammy Robinson talks Port Vale, Man City move and more". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  4. ↑ Baggaley, Michael (3 February 2022). "Every word from Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke ahead of Salford". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  5. ↑ Edwards, John (24 October 2017). "U21s lose out to Bradford in Checkatrade Trophy". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  6. ↑ Killen, Stephen (13 December 2021). "Squad numbers available to Man City's January transfer window signings". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  7. ↑ Bajkowski, Simon (7 January 2022). "Man City ready to welcome several young players back from injuries". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Townley, Dan (31 January 2022). "Sammy Robinson joins Port Vale". Port Vale F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  9. ↑ "Port Vale sign Robinson from Man City". BBC Sport. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  10. ↑ "Port Vale 2–0 Sutton United". BBC Sport. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  11. 1 2 Aloia, Andrew (28 May 2022). "Vale beat 10-man Mansfield to reach League One". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  12. ↑ Baggaley, Michael (7 August 2022). "Port Vale boss Clarke explains Dave Worrall injury situation". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  13. ↑ Baggaley, Michael (15 April 2023). "Lincoln boss Kennedy backs Port Vale's Robinson after red card". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  14. ↑ "Port Vale FC Confirm 2022/23 Retained List". www.port-vale.co.uk. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  15. ↑ Paddock, Matty (29 September 2023). "Robinson added to squad". Official Website of the Harriers - Kidderminster Harriers FC. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  16. ↑ Callaghan, Shane (11 April 2021). "Even one Manchester City prospect has celebrated Leeds' win on IG". HITC. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  17. ↑ "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  18. ↑ "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  19. 1 2 "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  20. ↑ "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
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