Sam Minihan

Sam Minihan
Personal information
Full name Samuel Joseph Minihan
Date of birth (1994-02-16) 16 February 1994
Place of birth Rochdale, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Stockport County
Youth career
2001–2012 Rochdale
2013–2015 Loughborough University F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Rochdale 1 (0)
2012–2013 → Droylsden (loan) 14 (0)
2015–2016 Worcester City 34 (1)
2016– Stockport County 2 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Samuel Joseph Minihan (born 16 February 1994) is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County.

Early and personal life

Minihan was born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, and attended Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, and its sixth form. His father, John Minihan, played for CSKA Sofia.

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]

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. ↑ http://loughboroughsport.com/blog/2013/12/05/physical-clash-against-stirling-1s-ends-in-a-draw/
  7. ↑ http://loughboroughsport.com/football/2014/10/20/mclaren-names-squad-for-united-match/
  8. ↑ http://loughboroughsport.com/blog/2014/10/22/loughborough-students-fc-0-2-manchester-united-youth-xi/
  9. ↑ "Worcester City FC – The Team – Sam Minihan". Worcester City FC. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  10. 1 2 3 "Gannon completes squad with triple signing". StockportCounty.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
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