Sam Blackholly

**Last statistical update: 23:54, 29 July 2023 (UTC)**

**Samuel Blackholly** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

During 2019–20, Blackholly featured for Newbury Forest in the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South. After going unused on the bench for matches with Halstead Town and Fire United, the defender made his debut on 23 November 2019 during an 8–0 defeat at the hands of Little Oakley; as he received a yellow card six minutes after coming on. He ended the year with December substitute showings versus Harwich & Parkeston and Frenford, prior to making his first start and scoring his first goal for the club in a 4–3 home loss to Halstead Town on 4 January. He featured a further 6 times before the COVID-19 pandemic ended the season early.

Harlow Town
Towards the end of 2020, Blackholly joined Isthmian League - South Central Division side Harlow Town; though he would only link up with their reserves. He made his first appearance on 4 September 2020 during a loss at home to White Ensign Reserves and made his last appearance on 11 December in a home win over Frenford Reserves, having featured in-between in matches with Walthamstow Reserves, Woodford Town U23, Witham Town Reserves, Sawbridgeworth Town Reserves, Redbridge Reserves and Grays Athletic U23.

### HTU

2021–22
In mid-2021, Blackholly signed up for season three of the Hashtag Academy. He reached episode four as one of the final 17 participants, having been singled out for praise and put through an earlier round by Marlon Harewood. Despite being elminated from the process before the end, Blackholly was still moved into Jay Devereux's first-team squad for the 2021–22 pre-season. He featured in three friendly fixtures for *The Tags*, having played in a win over Bowers & Pitsea, in a draw with Frenford and in a loss to Chalfont St Peter. During his time with the club, he also appeared three times for the reserves.

### Post-HTU

Ilford
After leaving HTU, Blackholly moved to Ilford in the Essex Senior League. He made his bow in a 5–1 loss away to Stansted on 21 September 2021, in what turned out to be his only appearance for *The Foxes*.

Newbury Forest
In October 2021, Blackholly made a return to Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South team Newbury Forest. His first appearance back came on 16 October during a win in the league away to Haverhill Borough, having replaced Gyane Sanderson after 80 minutes off the bench. Blackholly started for the first time for Newbury Forest in 2021–22 in a 5–2 loss on the road to Benfleet on 24 November, in a season that he concluded with 15 appearances for the club. He appeared on the opening day of 2022–23 versus Coggeshall United on 30 July 2022, though the defender would depart soon after.

Oakside
After leaving Newbury Forest for a second time, Blackholly dropped down to the Essex Alliance League with Oakside at the beginning of 2022–23. He appeared for his first match with them on 13 August against Rapid Chingford, with the defender subsequently making 6 more appearances before scoring his first goal for Oakside in his eighth appearance versus Crookz United on 15 October. In his next appearance, Blackholly scored twice in a Fenton Cup preliminary round win at Freetown on 22 October. He then ended 2022 with a Boxing Day strike against Frenford Development away from home. Blackholly completed the campaign with 4 goals in 34 encounters.

Harlow Town (return)
On 20 July 2023, Blackholly was revealed as a new signing by Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South outfit Harlow Town - a former club. He debuted in their opening day 5–1 home loss to Hutton on 29 July.

## Personal Life

Blackholly supports Ipswich Town, while his favourite player is Lionel Messi. Speaking to Harlow Town Reserves in November 2020, he revealed that his favourite film was The Karate Kid (2010), his favourite musician was Eminem, his celebrity crush was Margot Robbie and that he enjoyed playing table tennis. On 2 October 2022, Blackholly - representing St Nicholas Hospice Care - completed the London Marathon; placing 16,655th out of 40,000+ competitors. Away from sport, Blackholly works in sales.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (3)
Bowers & Pitsea  v  Hashtag United

Frenford  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Chalfont St Peter

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 "Samuel Blackholly player stats" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "\*\* PLAYER PROFILES \*\*" , 10 November 2020.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Samuel Blackholly player stats" .
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Oakside" (archived) .
5. ↑ "We are thrilled to announce the signing of Sam Blackholly! The young player, who can play in midfield or as a full-back joins us. Welcome, Sam!" , 20 July 2023.
6. ↑ "Our first lineup of the 2023/24 season is HERE! 🔴⚪️ Come and support the Hawks in our first league game against Hutton FC!" , 29 July 2023.
7. ↑ "TCS London Marathon 2022" .
8. ↑ "Sam Blackholly" .