Sam Minihan

Samuel Joseph Minihan (born 16 February 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays for National League club FC Halifax Town.

Sam Minihan
Personal information
Full name Samuel Joseph Minihan
Date of birth (1994-02-16) 16 February 1994
Place of birth Rochdale, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Buxton FC
Number 24
Youth career
2001–2012 Rochdale
2013–2015 Loughborough University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Rochdale 1 (0)
2012–2013 → Droylsden (loan) 14 (0)
2015–2016 Worcester City 34 (1)
2016–2022 Stockport County 174 (6)
2022– FC Halifax Town 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:14, 28 July 2022 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Minihan was born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, and attended Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. Minihan grew up in Bamford with his mum, dad and sister.

Career

Rochdale

He started his career with his local side Rochdale and signed a two-year scholarship terms in the summer of 2010. He made his professional debut for Dale on 14 April 2012, in the Football League One 3–2 victory over Exeter City.[2] On 1 May 2012, Sam signed a two-year professional deal with the club, along with fellow youngster Luke Watson.[3] In October 2012, he joined Conference North side Droylsden on a one-month loan deal.[4]

In May 2013, Minihan was released from his contract and left Rochdale.[5]

Loughborough University

From 2013 to 2015, Minihan played for Loughborough University F.C. of the Midland Football League.[6] In 2014, he took part in a high-profile friendly against a Manchester United Youth XI.[7] He captained a Loughborough side that went on to lose 2–0.[8]

Worcester City

Minihan joined Worcester City of the National League North in 2015. In his first season at the club, he made thirty-four appearances for the first team, scoring one goal,[9] and was awarded Young Player of the Season,[10] and Player's Player of the Season.[10]

Stockport County

On 16 June 2016, Minihan rejected an option for an extra year with Worcester and signed for Stockport County, also of the National League North, on a free transfer ten days later. The player desired to be closer to his family in the North West.[10] After picking up the club's 2016/17 Young Player of the Year award in his first season, Minihan was rewarded with an improved two-year deal.[11]

FC Halifax Town

On 28 July 2022, Minihan returned to the National League to join FC Halifax Town.[12]

Career statistics
As of end of 2021–22 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rochdale 2011–12[13] League One 1000000010
Droylsden (loan) 2012–13[14] Conference North 14000—00140
Loughborough University 2013–14 Midland Football Alliance —
2014–15 MFL - Premier Division —
Worcester City 2015–16[14] National League North 34120—2[lower-alpha 1]0381
Stockport County 2016–17[14] National League North 37220—3[lower-alpha 1]0422
2017–18[14] 16200—00162
2018–19[14] 35150—6[lower-alpha 1]0461
2019–20[14] National League 35110—3[lower-alpha 1]1392
2020–21[14] 39020—2[lower-alpha 1]0430
2021–22[14] 12020—4[lower-alpha 1]0180
Stockport County total 1746120001812047
Career total 2237140002012578
  1. Appearances in the FA Trophy

Honours

Stockport County

References
  1. Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 522. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  2. "Rochdale 3-2 Exeter". BBC Sport. 14 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  3. "Two offered pro contracts". RFC. 14 April 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  4. "Minihan To Head Out On Loan". RFC. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  5. "Four More Depart". Rochdale AFC. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  6. "Sport at Loughborough University".
  7. "Sport at Loughborough University".
  8. "Sport at Loughborough University".
  9. "Worcester City FC – The Team – Sam Minihan". Worcester City FC. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  10. "Gannon completes squad with triple signing". StockportCounty.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  11. "Stockport County secure full-back Sam Minihan on new deal as season ticket sales continue to soar". The Non-League Football Paper. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  12. "Sam Minihan Joins The Shaymen". fchalifaxtown.com. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  13. "Games played by Sam Minihan in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  14. Sam Minihan at Soccerway. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  15. "National League: 2021/22: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
    "Stockport: Squad details: 2021/22". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
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