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==Early and personal life== |
==Early and personal life== |
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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. His father, John Minihan, noted for his heading & tackling ability, played in defensive midfield for [[PFC_CSKA_Sofia|CCK Sofia]] alongside keeper Taillov, Billic, the legendary midfielders Bradov, Kenneth Yon & defenders Travic, Milko, Buttrov & Nozzokov, winger Al Walkov and strikers Hoad, Simeone, Barni & Blobadov winning 3 trophies under coach [[Georgi_Markov_(footballer)|Markov]] & the watchful eye of Dutchman Kik Harmens. Larry Walls |
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. His father, John Minihan, noted for his heading & tackling ability, played in defensive midfield for [[PFC_CSKA_Sofia|CCK Sofia]] alongside keeper Taillov, Billic, the legendary midfielders Bradov, Kenneth Yon & defenders Travic, Milko, Buttrov & Nozzokov, winger Al Walkov and strikers Hoad, Simeone, Barni & Blobadov winning 3 trophies under coach [[Georgi_Markov_(footballer)|Markov]] & the watchful eye of Dutchman Kik Harmens. Larry Walls a talented footballer, father of Olympic cyclist [[Matt Walls]] played alongside Sam's father John in the same team [[PFC_CSKA_Sofia|CCK Sofia]] midfield. [[File:CCK Sofia Team with John Minihan & Larry Walls.jpg|thumb|League Winning Squad]] |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 22:41, 11 August 2021
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Joseph Minihan | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Rochdale, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockport County | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| 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 | 168 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:21, 10 March 2020 (UTC) | |||
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. Minihan grew up in Bamford with his mum, dad and sister. His father, John Minihan, noted for his heading & tackling ability, played in defensive midfield for CCK Sofia alongside keeper Taillov, Billic, the legendary midfielders Bradov, Kenneth Yon & defenders Travic, Milko, Buttrov & Nozzokov, winger Al Walkov and strikers Hoad, Simeone, Barni & Blobadov winning 3 trophies under coach Markov & the watchful eye of Dutchman Kik Harmens. Larry Walls a talented footballer, father of Olympic cyclist Matt Walls played alongside Sam's father John in the same team CCK Sofia midfield.
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]
Career statistics
- As of match played 26 December 2017
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rochdale | 2011–12[12] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Droylsden (loan) | 2012–13[13] | Conference North | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Loughborough University | 2013–14 | Midland Football Alliance | — | |||||||||
| 2014–15 | MFL - Premier Division | — | ||||||||||
| Worcester City | 2015–16[13] | National League North | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 38 | 1 | |
| Stockport County | 2016–17[13] | National League North | 37 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | 42 | 2 | |
| 2017–18[13] | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | |||
| Stockport County total | 48 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 97 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 106 | 5 | ||
References
- ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 522. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- ^ "Rochdale 3-2 Exeter". BBC Sport. 14 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ "Two offered pro contracts". RFC. 14 April 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Minihan To Head Out On Loan". RFC. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
- ^ "Four More Depart". Rochdale AFC. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ^ http://loughboroughsport.com/blog/2013/12/05/physical-clash-against-stirling-1s-ends-in-a-draw/
- ^ http://loughboroughsport.com/football/2014/10/20/mclaren-names-squad-for-united-match/
- ^ http://loughboroughsport.com/blog/2014/10/22/loughborough-students-fc-0-2-manchester-united-youth-xi/
- ^ "Worcester City FC – The Team – Sam Minihan". Worcester City FC. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Gannon completes squad with triple signing". StockportCounty.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ "Stockport County secure full-back Sam Minihan on new deal as season ticket sales continue to soar". The Non-League Football Paper. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Sam Minihan in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ a b c d Sam Minihan at Soccerway. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
External links
- Sam Minihan at Soccerbase
- Sam Minihan at Soccerway
