# Sammy Robinson

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

## Club career
### Early career

After playing for Leeds United, Robinson joined Manchester City at the age of 14. 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. He was promoted to the Elite Development Squad in January 2020. 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. He made a total of 16 appearances in the Professional Development League, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

### 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. 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. 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". Speaking three months later, Robinson said his focus was on improving the defensive aspect of his game. 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". Flitcroft confirmed that the player's contract would not be renewed beyond June 2023.

### Kidderminster Harriers

On 29 September 2023, Robinson joined Kidderminster Harriers of the National League. He played 22 games in the 2023–24 season. Kidderminster Harriers were relegated at the end of the 2023–24 season.

### Hereford

On 31 July 2024, Robinson joined National League North club Hereford. He was voted Hereford's player of the month for September, and signed a contract with the club in October.

## International career

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

## Style of play

Robinson has been described as a "whole-hearted central defender... who is comfortable in possession". He can play in central defence or at right-back.

## Personal life

Robinson is a Leeds United supporter.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 25 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Manchester City U23 | 2019–20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Manchester City U23 | 2020–21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Manchester City U23 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Manchester City U23 | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Port Vale | 2021–22 | League Two | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Port Vale | 2022–23 | League One | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Port Vale | Total | Total | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2023–24 | National League | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Hereford | 2024–25 | National League North | 30 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 74 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 89 | 1 |
* 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

## Honours

Port Vale
* EFL League Two play-offs: 2022