Sam Bone Explained

Sam Bone
Full Name:Samuel Bone
Birth Date:6 February 1998
Birth Place:Kuching, Malaysia
Height:1.87 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Shelbourne
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Charlton Athletic
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Shamrock Rovers
Caps1:41
Goals1:2
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Waterford (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Waterford
Caps3:8
Goals3:1
Years4:2021
Clubs4:St Patrick's Athletic
Caps4:32
Goals4:1
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Dundalk
Caps5:16
Goals5:1
Years6:2023–2024
Clubs6:Maidstone United
Caps6:54
Goals6:5
Years7:2024-
Clubs7:Shelbourne
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Club-Update:01:02, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

Samuel Bone (born 6 February 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a centre-back for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne.

Early life

Bone was born in Malaysia but moved to England at the age of five.[1] At 18 years old, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had surgery to have the cancer removed.[2]

Club career

As a youth player, Bone joined the youth academy of Charlton Athletic.[3]

He started his career with Irish side Shamrock Rovers signing in February 2017 [4] He made his League of Ireland debut on 24 March.[5] During his time with The Hoops he played in four games in the UEFA Europa League.

In 2019, Bone signed for Waterford.[6] [7] Before the 2021 season, he signed for St Patrick's Athletic.[8] Before the 2022 season, he signed for Irish top flight side Dundalk.[9]

Before the second half of 2022–23, Bone signed for English fifth tier side Maidstone United.[10] He stayed with the Stones for the 2023–24 season, and helped them reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.

International career

Bone is eligible to represent Malaysia internationally, having been born there.[11]

Style of play

Bone mainly operates as a centre-back but has played as a full-back and as a midfielder during his stint with Dundalk.[12]

Personal life

Bone is the son of English professional footballer Billy Bone, who played in Malaysia and Singapore.[13] He has been a supporter of English Premier League side Chelsea.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shamrock Rovers2017[15] LOI Premier Division160002020200
2018LOI Premier Division202001020232
2019LOI Premier Division5000100060
Total412004040492
Waterford (loan)2019LOI Premier Division90100000100
Waterford2020LOI Premier Division811091
St Patrick's Athletic2021LOI Premier Division32131352
Dundalk2022LOI Premier Division32120341
Maidstone United2022–23National League18230212
2023–24[16] National League South3625010423
Total5455040635
Shelbourne2024LOI Premier Division00000000
Career total17610121408020011

Honours

St Patrick's Athletic

2021

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'I want to prove myself in Ireland before I go back to England'. the42.ie.
  2. Web site: Playing with a smile after cancer. 2 February 2023. Kent Online.
  3. Web site: Sam Bone wants to fight for medals after sealing move to St Pat's. irishmirror.ie.
  4. https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/shamrock-rovers-announce-signings-graham-9823185
  5. https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0325/862512-st-pats-v-shamrock-rovers/
  6. Web site: BONE VERY GRATEFUL FOR REYNOLDS’ CALL. waterford-news.ie.
  7. Web site: Sam Bone departs Waterford with 'incredibly sour taste'. extratime.com.
  8. Web site: St Pat's Sam Bone out to pile more misery on his old club Waterford. irishmirror.ie.
  9. Web site: Sam Bone becomes third player to follow Stephen O’Donnell from St Pat’s to Dundalk. independent.ie.
  10. Web site: Sam Bone joins hometown club Maidstone United after six years playing in Ireland. kentonline.co.uk.
  11. Web site: Meet the Kuching-born midfielder learning his trade at Charlton Athletic. fourfourtwo.com (Archived).
  12. Web site: Dundalk defender Sam Bone – ‘We’ve put ourselves in a really good position’. independent.ie.
  13. Web site: Samuel Bone Berminat Sarung Jersi Harimau Malaya?. vocketfc.com.
  14. Web site: Chelsea fan Sam Bone excited to be working with Damien Duff at Shamrock Rovers. irishmirror.ie.
  15. News: S. Bone . Soccerway . 2 December 2023.
  16. For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: News: Steyning vs Maidstone Utd . . Ben . Austen . 16 September 2023 . 2 December 2023.
    For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round: News: Winchester vs Maidstone Utd . . Ruth . Pettifer . 30 September 2023 . 2 December 2023.