Sam Shilton
Encyclopedia
Sam Shilton is a professional footballer playing as a defender
, currently playing for Bedworth United
, having been released by Conference North
team Solihull Moors
.
He is the son of former England
goalkeeper Peter Shilton
.
as a trainee in August 1994. Roughly one year later, Shilton was the subject of a £125,000 transfer to Midlands side Coventry City
. During his time with the "Sky Blues", Shilton played just six games before moving on to Hartlepool United
.
After three rather successful seasons with Hartlepool United
, Shilton moved back to the Midlands to Kidderminster Harriers
.
side Burton Albion
. Shilton was with The Brewers for just over one year before joining Hinckley United
in July 2005.In December 2007 Sam joined Kettering Town on a free Transfer
club, but an injury crisis caused him to be moved to defence
. He played so well in that position that he was ever present in his defense role for Hinckley United
, making over 100 appearances. Shilton left Hinckley on 7 December 2007, signing for Kettering Town
.
for the 2008–09 season. He was released, however, on 3 October 2008. After his release from Solihull Moors, Shilton later moved onto Bedworth United
of the Southern League Division One Midlands.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, currently playing for Bedworth United
Bedworth United F.C.
Bedworth United Football Club is a football club based in Bedworth, Warwickshire, England, currently playing in the Southern League Division One Central....
, having been released by Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
team Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors F.C.
Solihull Moors F.C. is an English football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough.The club plays its games at Damson Park, Solihull and competes in the Conference North.-History:...
.
He is the son of former England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
goalkeeper Peter Shilton
Peter Shilton
Peter Leslie Shilton OBE is a former English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He currently holds the record for playing more games for England than anyone else, earning 125 caps....
.
Football League
Shilton started his football career with Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
as a trainee in August 1994. Roughly one year later, Shilton was the subject of a £125,000 transfer to Midlands side Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
. During his time with the "Sky Blues", Shilton played just six games before moving on to Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
.
After three rather successful seasons with Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
, Shilton moved back to the Midlands to Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
.
Non League
Shilton appeared for The Harriers on 79 occasions before moving on to Conference NationalConference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
. Shilton was with The Brewers for just over one year before joining Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
in July 2005.In December 2007 Sam joined Kettering Town on a free Transfer
Hinckley United
He started in midfield for the Conference NorthConference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
club, but an injury crisis caused him to be moved to defence
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He played so well in that position that he was ever present in his defense role for Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
, making over 100 appearances. Shilton left Hinckley on 7 December 2007, signing for Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
.
Post Hinckley
Shilton would make just two appearances for Kettering Town during the 2007–08 season, before moving on to Solihull MoorsSolihull Moors F.C.
Solihull Moors F.C. is an English football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough.The club plays its games at Damson Park, Solihull and competes in the Conference North.-History:...
for the 2008–09 season. He was released, however, on 3 October 2008. After his release from Solihull Moors, Shilton later moved onto Bedworth United
Bedworth United F.C.
Bedworth United Football Club is a football club based in Bedworth, Warwickshire, England, currently playing in the Southern League Division One Central....
of the Southern League Division One Midlands.
External links
- http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/4679026.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_to_check_out_FA_Cup_foes_Bedworth_United_tonight/