Sam Long (footballer, born 2002) explained

Sam Long
Fullname:Samuel James Long[1]
Birth Place:Redbridge, London, England
Birth Date:2002 11, df=y
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Bromley
Clubnumber:12
Clubs1:Lincoln City
Years1:2020–2024
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:→ Gainsborough Trinity (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:→ Drogheda United (loan)
Caps3:15
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:→ Boston United (loan)
Caps4:23
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:→ Bromley (loan)
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–2024
Clubs6:→ Falkirk (loan)
Caps6:19
Goals6:0
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Bromley
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Club-Update:21:04, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

Samuel James Long (born 12 November 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Bromley.

Club career

Lincoln City

Born in Redbridge, London, England, Long began his football career at Crystal Palace, but he was released after being "told that he was too small".[2] [3] [4] Following his release, Long had an unsuccessful trials after leaving Crystal Palace.[2] Afterwards, he played for schools’ football and Sunday league.[2] After playing for the school's final, Long was scouted by Lincoln City and were impressed by his performance that they signed him.[2]

While progressing through the Lincoln City's youth team, Long was named in ‘The 11’ by League Football Education, due to his "real commitment to his development, conducts himself impeccably at all times and is progressing in all areas of his apprenticeship".[3] He signed his first professional contract on 1 October 2020.[5] Throughout the 2020–21 season, Long was regularly featured on the substitute bench.[4] [6] He would make his Lincoln City debut against Manchester United U21 in the EFL Trophy on 24 August 2021, winning 3–2.[7] [4] Long made two more appearances in the EFL Trophy matches, coming against Bradford City and Sunderland.[8] On 30 December 2021, he signed a new long-term contract until June 2025.[9] Long made his league debut on 22 January 2022, against Plymouth Argyle following an injury to regular number one, Josh Griffiths.[10]

Loan spells from Lincoln City

On 21 October 2021, Long would join Gainsborough Trinity on loan until January 2022.[11] He made his debut for the club against Coalville Town on 30 October 2021 and kept a clean sheet, in a 3–0 win.[12] However, his loan was cut short on 6 November 2021 and would return to play for his parent club in the FA Cup.[13]

On 26 January 2022, Long would join Drogheda United on loan for their upcoming 2022 season.[14] He made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, in a 3–0 loss against Sligo Rovers on 11 March 2022.[15] Since joining Drogheda United, Long became a first-choice goalkeeper for the side.[16] During in which, he was able to keep three clean sheets following 15 appearances for the club.[17] Long would return from his loan spell on 16 June 2022.[18]

On 20 July 2022, Long joined Boston United on loan.[19] He made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, in 2–0 loss against Gloucester City on 13 August 2022.[20] Since joining Boston United, Long became a first choice goalkeeper for the club.[21] However, he was recalled from his season loan on 13 January 2023.[22]

On 31 January 2023, Long was sent on loan again, this time to Bromley.[23] He made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 loss against Wrexham on 18 March 2023.[24] However, he was recalled on 25 March 2023 having played just one game for Bromley.[25]

On 22 June 2023, Long joined Falkirk on loan for the 2023–24 season.[26] However, he suffered an injury during the club's pre-season friendly tour.[27] Long made his debut for Falkirk, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win against The Spartans in the Scottish League Cup.[28] In a follow-up Scottish League Cup match against Partick Thistle, he saved three penalty–shootout to win 7–6 on penalties after the game was played 120 minutes in a 2–2 draw.[29] Since joining the club, Long competed with Nicky Hogarth over the first choice goalkeeper role and the rotation saw both players get chances to start games with no established first choice goalkeeper for most of the season.[30] He captained Falkirk for the first time against Alloa Athletic on 26 August 2023 and helped the club win 4–1.[31] By the end of the first half of the season, both keepers' contributions meant Falkirk had only conceded eleven goals so far in the league.[32] On 30 March 2024, Long was the starting goalkeeper for the match against Montrose when he helped the club win 7–1 to confirm the Bairns as the Scottish League One's champion.[33]

Bromley

On 3 July 2024, Long joined Bromley on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.[34]

International career

Long was called up to the England Men's Goalkeeping Development Camp at St George's Park in April 2021.[35] On 18 March 2022, he was called up to the Scotland U21 side.[36]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lincoln City2021–22League One1020003060
2022–23League One0000000000
2023–24League One0000000000
Total1020003060
Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2021–22[37] Northern Premier League1000001 020
Drogheda United (loan)2022League of Ireland Premier Division150000000150
Boston United (loan)2022–23National League North23000003 0270
Bromley (loan)2022–23National League1000000010
Falkirk (loan)2023–24Scottish League One190104010250
Bromley2024–25League Two0000100010
Career total600305050770

Honours

Falkirk

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Lincoln City . English Football League . 38 . 22 September 2020.

  2. News: ‘No regrets’ – Sam Long talks early rejection and his career so far. Stacy West. 19 January 2021. 24 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Academy 'keeper in 'The 11'. Lincoln City F.C.. 19 March 2020. 24 April 2024. http://web.archive.org/web/20200807182028/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2020/march/200319-samlong/. 7 August 2020. live.
  4. News: Lincoln City goalkeeper Sam Long opens up about key moment in fledgling career. Lincolnshire Live. 6 September 2021. 24 April 2024.
  5. Web site: Sam Long signs professional terms with The Imps. Lincoln City F.C.. 1 October 2020. 1 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020092314/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2020/october/201001-samlong/. 20 October 2020. live.
  6. News: Michael Appleton hails Lincoln City youngster as he explains goalkeeper situation. Lincolnshire Live. 21 December 2020. 24 April 2024.
    News: Lincoln City set to sign West Brom keeper after Cowley competition and Premier League interest. Lincolnshire Live. 7 June 2021. 24 April 2024.
    News: What Lincoln City goalkeeper search means for promising youngster. Lincolnshire Live. 20 June 2021. 24 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Sam Long handed Lincoln City debut for Manchester United U21s clash. Lincolnshire Live. 24 August 2021.
  8. Web site: Bradford City 0 Imps 3. Lincoln City F.C.. 31 August 2021. 24 April 2024. http://web.archive.org/web/20210901083538/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2021/august/bradford-city-imps/. 1 September 2021. live.
    Web site: Imps 1 Sunderland 2. Lincoln City F.C.. 5 October 2021. 24 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20211105174337/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2021/october/imps-sunderland/. 5 November 2021. live.
  9. Web site: Sam commits future to Imps. Lincoln City F.C.. 30 December 2021. 30 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230121648/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2021/december/long-commits-future-to-imps/. 30 December 2021. live.
  10. Web site: Lincoln City suffer triple injury setback ahead of Plymouth clash. LincolnshireLive . 24 January 2022.
  11. Web site: Cutting a Long Story Short: Sam Arrives. Gainsborough Trinity FC. 21 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211206204815/https://www.gainsboroughtrinity.com/news/team-news/634-cutting-a-long-story-short-sam-arrives. 6 December 2021. live.
  12. Web site: GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY 3 COALVILLE TOWN 0. Gainsborough Trinity F.C.. 30 October 2021. 24 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20211030230507/https://www.gainsboroughtrinity.com/news/match-reports/646-gainsborough-trinity-3-coalville-town-0. 30 October 2021. live.
  13. Web site: Sam Long recalled from loan at Gainsborough Trinity. Lincoln City .FC.. 6 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211106204427/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2021/november/sam-long-recalled-from-loan-at-gainsborough-trinity/. 6 November 2021. live.
  14. Web site: Imps duo join Drogheda on loan. Lincoln City FC. 26 January 2022. 26 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220126185428/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2022/january/imps-duo-join-drogheda-on-loan/. 26 January 2022. live.
  15. News: Drogheda take the bragging rights in Louth derby. Extra Time. 11 March 2022. 24 April 2024.
  16. News: Ryan Brennan rescues point for Drogheda at Ballybofey. The Irish Examiner. 4 April 2022. 24 April 2024.
    News: Drogheda snatch a draw late on against Bohs. The Irish Examiner. 8 April 2022. 24 April 2024.
    News: Bohs have to settle for a point after late Drogheda equaliser. The Irish Examiner. 27 May 2022. 24 April 2024.
  17. News: Drogheda take the bragging rights in Louth derby. The Irish Examiner. 18 March 2022. 24 April 2024.
    News: Drogs move up a gear to stretch unbeaten run to five. The Irish Examiner. 15 April 2022. 24 April 2024.
    News: Brennan returns to haunt Rovers as Drogheda shock table toppers. The Irish Examiner. 23 May 2022. 24 April 2024.
  18. Web site: Long and Roughan return to Lincoln. Drogheda United FC. 16 June 2022.
  19. News: Long joins Boston United on loan. 20 July 2022. Lincoln City F.C.. 20 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220720180643/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2022/july/long-joins-boston-united-on-loan/. 20 July 2022. live.
  20. Web site: GLOUCESTER CITY 2-0 BOSTON UNITED. Boston United F.C.. 13 August 2022. 24 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20220815185107/https://www.bostonunited.co.uk/teams/24809/match-centre/1-10661233/report. 15 August 2022. live.
  21. News: Boston United ease to victory as new boss Ian Culverhouse makes a winning start. Lincolnshire World. 14 September 2022. 24 April 2024.
    News: Boston United boss Ian Culverhouse wants his players to improve game management after FA Trophy exit at Tamworth. Lincolnshire World. 20 November 2022. 24 April 2024.
    News: Boston United coach says Pilgrims must cut out costly individual errors. Lincolnshire World. 7 January 2023. 24 April 2024.
  22. Web site: Long recalled to the Imps. Lincoln City FC . 13 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230113140332/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2023/january/long-recalled-to-the-imps. 13 January 2023. live.
  23. News: Long goes out on loan. 31 January 2023. Lincoln City F.C.. 31 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131173425/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2023/january/long-goes-out-on-loan/. 31 January 2023. live.
  24. News: Bromley 1-2 Wrexham. BBC Sport. 18 March 2023. 24 April 2024.
  25. News: Sam Long recalled by Lincoln City. 25 March 2023. Lincoln City F.C.. 25 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325145736/https://www.bromleyfc.co.uk/news/first-team/sam-long-recalled-by-lincoln-city/. 25 March 2023. live.
  26. News: Long joins Falkirk on loan. 22 June 2023. Lincoln City F.C.. 22 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230622150321/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2023/june/long-joins-falkirk-on-loan/. 22 June 2023. live.
  27. News: John McGlynn on Owen Haywood's shock debut, great goals and 'different class' duo Brad Spencer and Gary Oliver in Bairns friendly win. The Falkirk Herald. 5 July 2023. 24 April 2024.
  28. News: The Spartans 1-2 Falkirk: Bairns off to a winning start in Viaplay Cup after late Ross MacIver winner. The Falkirk Herald. 18 July 2023. 24 April 2024.
  29. News: Falkirk 2-2 Partick Thistle: Ten-man Bairns battle to earn a bonus point in Firhill Viaplay Cup classic. The Falkirk Herald. 22 July 2023. 24 April 2024.
  30. News: Falkirk FC: Goalkeeper Sam Long says he and the rest of the squad are desperate to secure promotion this season. The Falkirk Herald. 28 July 2023. 24 April 2024.
    News: Nicky Hogarth: Battle with Sam Long for Falkirk number one spot is making me a better player. The Falkirk Herald. 26 October 2023. 24 April 2024.
    News: 3 Falkirk talking points as Aidan Nesbitt marks 100th appearance with a goal in Edinburgh City win. The Falkirk Herald. 11 November 2023. 24 April 2024.
    News: Sam Long on wanting to achieve 'special' title win with Falkirk and blocking outside noise. The Falkirk Herald. 10 March 2024. 24 April 2024.
  31. News: Alloa Athletic 1-4 Falkirk: Bairns put on a show for the live television cameras. The Falkirk Herald. 26 August 2023. 24 April 2024.
  32. News: Nicky Hogarth: Our excellent defensive record is down to full Falkirk team's 'relentless' nature. The Falkirk Herald. 4 February 2024. 24 April 2024.
  33. News: Montrose 1–7 Falkirk. BBC Sport. 30 March 2024. 24 April 2024.
  34. News: Sam Long Returns from Lincoln City. 3 July 2024 . Lincoln City FC . 3 July 2024.
  35. Web site: Sam Long Called up to England Development Camp. Lincoln City F.C.. 3 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413223548/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2021/april/210403-sam-long/. 13 April 2021. live.
  36. Web site: Sam Long receives first international call-up for Scotland U21s. Lincoln City F.C.. 18 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220525073146/https://www.weareimps.com/news/2022/march/sam-long-receives-first-international-call-up-for-scotland-u21s/. 25 May 2022. live.
  37. Web site: Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Sam Long. 7 April 2022.

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