| Sammy Robinson | |
| Fullname: | Samson Alfie Philip Robinson |
| Birth Date: | 9 January 2002 |
| Birth Place: | Cheltenham, England |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | Hereford |
| Clubnumber: | 27 |
| Youthyears1: | 20??–2016 |
| Youthclubs1: | Leeds United |
| Youthyears2: | 2016–2022 |
| Youthclubs2: | Manchester City |
| Years1: | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs1: | Port Vale |
| Caps1: | 23 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs2: | Kidderminster Harriers |
| Caps2: | 21 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2024– |
| Clubs3: | Hereford |
| Caps3: | 3 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2016 |
| Nationalteam1: | England U15 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 20 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2017 |
| Nationalteam2: | England U16 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Nationalyears3: | 2019 |
| Nationalteam3: | England U17 |
| Nationalcaps3: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals3: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 11:03, 21 August 2024 (UTC) |
Samson Alfie Philip Robinson (born 9 January 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for club Hereford.
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.
After playing for Leeds United, Robinson joined Manchester City at the age of 14.[1] 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. He represented the Manchester City Academy team in the EFL Trophy on 24 September 2019, in a 2–1 win at Bradford City.[2] He was promoted to the Elite Development Squad in January 2020.[3] 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.[4] [5] He made a total of 16 appearances in the Professional Development League, scoring one goal and providing two assists.[6]
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.[6] [7] 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.[8] 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. 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".[9] Speaking three months later, Robinson said his focus was on improving the defensive aspect of his game.[10] 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".[11] Flitcroft confirmed that the player's contract would not be renewed beyond June 2023.[12]
On 29 September 2023, Robinson joined Kidderminster Harriers of the National League.[13] He played 22 games in the 2023–24 season. Kidderminster Harriers were relegated at the end of the 2023–24 season.[14]
On 31 July 2024, Robinson joined National League North club Hereford.[15]
Robinson won a total of 26 caps representing England at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[6]
Robinson has been described as a "whole-hearted central defender... who is comfortable in possession".[3] He can play in central defence or at right-back.[6]
Robinson is a Leeds United supporter.[16]
| 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 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 2020–21 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021–22 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| Port Vale | 2021–22 | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | League One | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | ||
| Total | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | |||
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2023–24 | National League | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Hereford | 2024–25 | National League North | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 47 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 57 | 0 | |||
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