Sammy Robinson

Sammy Robinson

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)

Samson Alfie Philip Robinson (born 9 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender who plays for National League North 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

Robinson (first left) pictured during his time at Manchester City in 2016.

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. 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

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. ^[1] Kidderminster Harriers were relegated at the end of the 2023–24 season. ^[16]

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. ^[17]

Career statistics

As of match played 20 April 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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 [18]	—	—		—		—		1 [lower-alpha 1]	0	1	0
	2020–21 [19]	—	—		—		—		2 [lower-alpha 1]	0	2	0
	2021–22 [20]	—	—		—		—		1 [lower-alpha 1]	0	1	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	4	0
Port Vale	2021–22 [20]	League Two	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2022–23 [21]	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

1. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.

Honours

Port Vale

• EFL League Two play-offs: 2022 ^[11]

References

1. Sammy Robinson at Soccerway
2. "Sammy Robinson". Manchester City F.C. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
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. 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. 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". Port Vale F.C. 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. "Kidderminster Harriers: Phil Brown to stay following relegation". BBC Sport. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
17. Callaghan, Shane (11 April 2021). "Even one Manchester City prospect has celebrated Leeds' win on IG". HITC. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
18. "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
19. "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
20. "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
21. "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.