Sam Johnstone
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Samuel "Sam" Luke Johnstone (born 25 March 1993) is an English footballer who plays for Scunthorpe United
on loan from Manchester United
.
at academy level; in the 2010–11 season, he was number one keeper in the academy, where he shared the duties the previous season. On 26 July 2011, Johnstone joined League One
side Oldham Athletic
on loan, as both of their first-choice 'keepers were sidelined by injury. He made two appearances, both in pre-season friendlies; a 0–0 home draw with Burnley
and a 1–0 away victory against Fleetwood Town
, before returning to his parent club. On 9 September 2011, Johnstone joined League One
side Scunthorpe United
, on a one-month loan after their first choice keeper Josh Lillis
suffered a long-term injury. the following day he made his debut at the Glanford Park
in a 1–1 draw to Sheffield United
. On 19 October 2011, Johnstone dislocated his finger during a training session, making Scunthrope United search for a emergency goalkeeper once again. On 10 November 2011, Scunthorpe extend the loan until 9 December 2011.
against Slovakia under-19s
in September 2010.
Statistics accurate as of match played on 26 September 2011
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
on loan from Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
.
Early career
Johnstone joined Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
at academy level; in the 2010–11 season, he was number one keeper in the academy, where he shared the duties the previous season. On 26 July 2011, Johnstone joined League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
on loan, as both of their first-choice 'keepers were sidelined by injury. He made two appearances, both in pre-season friendlies; a 0–0 home draw with Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
and a 1–0 away victory against Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
, before returning to his parent club. On 9 September 2011, Johnstone joined League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
, on a one-month loan after their first choice keeper Josh Lillis
Josh Lillis
Joshua Mark "Josh" Lillis is an English footballer who plays for Scunthorpe United as a goalkeeper. He is the son of former Scunthorpe United player and assistant manager Mark Lillis.-Scunthorpe United:...
suffered a long-term injury. the following day he made his debut at the Glanford Park
Glanford Park
Glanford Park is a football stadium in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, and the current home of Scunthorpe United. It is the smallest stadium by capacity in the Championship ....
in a 1–1 draw to Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
. On 19 October 2011, Johnstone dislocated his finger during a training session, making Scunthrope United search for a emergency goalkeeper once again. On 10 November 2011, Scunthorpe extend the loan until 9 December 2011.
International career
Johnstone made his debut in the England under-19 teamEngland national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
against Slovakia under-19s
Slovakia national under-19 football team
The Slovakia national under-19 football team, controlled by the Slovak Football Association, is Slovakia's national under 19 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Slovakia U21 team.-Group 9:- Current squad :...
in September 2010.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | OtherIncludes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield FA Community Shield The Football Association Community Shield is English football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous Premier League season and the holders of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. If the Premier League champions also won the FA Cup then the league runners-up provide the opposition... |
Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
2010–11 2010–11 Manchester United F.C. season The 2010–11 season was Manchester United's 19th season in the Premier League, and their 36th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Manchester United F.C. season The 2011–12 season is Manchester United's 20th season in the Premier League, and their 37th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football. United are defending Premier League champions, and will be aiming for an unprecedented 20th league title this season. Furthermore, they are competing... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2011–12 2011–12 Oldham Athletic A.F.C. season The 2011–12 season is Oldham Athletics 14th consecutive season in the third tier of the English football league system. The team is managed by Paul Dickov and captained by Dean Furman following the departure of the previous captain, Reuben Hazell's after the 2010-11 season.As well as Hazell's... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Scunthorpe United Scunthorpe United F.C. Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One.... (loan) |
2011–12 2011–12 Scunthorpe United F.C. season The 2011–12 season is Scunthorpe United F.C.'s first in League One since being relegated last season from the Championship.-Pre-season:... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Statistics accurate as of match played on 26 September 2011