Sam Rents Explained

Sam Rents
Full Name:Samuel David Rents
Birth Date:22 June 1987
Birth Place:Brighton, England
Position:Defender
Years1:2006–2008
Clubs1:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps1:30
Goals1:0
Years2:2008–2011
Clubs2:Crawley Town
Caps2:83
Goals2:4
Years3:2011
Clubs3:→ Hayes & Yeading United (loan)
Caps3:8
Goals3:1
Years4:2011–2012
Clubs4:Gateshead
Caps4:29
Goals4:0
Years5:2012–2014
Clubs5:Sutton United
Caps5:59
Goals5:7
Years6:2014–2016
Clubs6:Margate
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Years7:2015–2016
Clubs7:Tonbridge Angels (loan)
Years8:2016
Clubs8:Whitehawk
Caps8:16
Goals8:0
Years9:2016–2019
Clubs9:Worthing
Caps9:92
Goals9:5
Years10:2019
Clubs10:Eastbourne Borough
Caps10:2
Goals10:0
Club-Update:16 February 2019 (UTC)

Samuel David Rents (born 22 June 1987) is an English former footballer who most recently played for Eastbourne Borough as a defender.

Career

Born in Brighton, Rents signed a one-year professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion in 2006 along with 10 others from the same youth group. He made his debut as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate, and made his full debut a week later in Dean Wilkins' first game as manager of the club, in the 1–0 victory at Millwall's New Den stadium.

Rents also scored his first goal for the club in the first round of the FA Cup in Brighton's emphatic 8–0 victory against Northwich Victoria.

Rents was awarded with a new contract by the club during May 2007 after making his breakthrough in the first team during the 2006–07 season.

On 6 May 2008, it was revealed that Rents, along with Shane McFaul were to be released from the club.[1]

Rents agreed a contract with Crawley Town on 23 May 2008, turning down the opportunity to join League Two Darlington.[2] Rents was a regular fixture at left-back throughout his first two seasons at Crawley, scoring his first goal for the Red Devils in a 5–2 victory over Northwich Victoria in August 2008. On 6 June 2010, Rents signed a contract extension with Crawley Town.[3] On 18 March 2011, Rents joined Hayes & Yeading United on loan,[4] scoring one goal in eight appearances. He was released by Crawley Town on 13 May 2011.[5]

On 31 May 2011, Rents joined Gateshead on an initial one-year contract.[6] He made his debut as a late substitute in Gateshead's 3–1 win over Southport at Haig Avenue on 23 August.[7] He made his first start for Gateshead on 29 August 2011 against Grimsby Town in a 1–0 win.[8] Rents was released by Gateshead at the end of the season.[9]

On 5 July 2012, it was announced that Rents would be joining Sutton United. Rents signed for Margate in January 2014 and was an integral member of the squad that won promotion to National League South in 2015. After a spell on loan at Tonbridge Angels, he joined Whitehawk in March 2016.[10]

In June 2016, Rents signed for Isthmian League Premier newcomers Worthing.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brighton & Hove Albion2006–07250310010291
2007–085010101080
Total300411020371
Crawley Town2008–09[12] 393100051454
2009–10[13] 391100021422
2010–115020000070
Total834400072946
Hayes & Yeading United (loan)2010–118100000081
Gateshead2011–12[14] 290200050360
Sutton United2012–13[15] 4271000140577
Career total192121111028223215

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naylor. Andy. Albion also release McFaul, Martot and Rents. The Argus. 6 May 2008. 6 May 2008.
  2. Web site: Camillin. Paul. Adams Plays Down Currie Talk. Brighton & Hove Albion FC. 23 May 2008. 23 May 2008.
  3. Web site: Rents agrees new deal. Crawley Town FC. 6 June 2010. 18 June 2010.
  4. Web site: TWO LOANEES ARRIVE. Hayes & Yeading United FC. 31 May 2011.
  5. Web site: EXCLUSIVE - Boss reveals retained and released list. Crawley Town FC. 13 May 2011. 31 May 2011.
  6. Web site: Bowron. Jeff. Rents up in Gateshead!. Gateshead FC. 31 May 2011. 31 May 2011.
  7. Web site: Southport 1-3 Gateshead. BBC Sport. 23 August 2011. 24 August 2011.
  8. Web site: Gateshead 1-0 Grimsby. BBC Sport. 29 August 2011. 30 August 2011.
  9. Web site: Gateshead 2012/13 Squad Update. Gateshead F.C.. 30 April 2012. 30 April 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129074619/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/4007/gateshead-201213-squad-update. 29 November 2014.
  10. Web site: Former Brighton and Hove Albion and Sutton United defender Sam Rents has left Margate to join Vanarama National League South rivals Whitehawk. Kent Online. 2 March 2016. 5 March 2016.
  11. News: Rebels sign former Seagulls left-back . Worthing Herald . 12 June 2016 . 20 October 2016.
  12. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:

    Web site: Crawley 0-3 Havant & W'ville. sportbox.tv. 25 October 2008. 31 May 2011.
    Web site: Crawley 3-0 Havant & W'ville. sportbox.tv. 4 November 2008. 31 May 2011.
    Web site: Cambridge 0-5 Crawley . sportbox.tv. 14 January 2009. 31 May 2011.
    Web site: Crawley 2-1 Chelmsford. sportbox.tv. 20 January 2009. 31 May 2011.
    Web site: Havant & W'ville 2-0 Crawley. sportbox.tv. 16 February 2009. 31 May 2011.
    Web site: Creawley 1-2 Gravesend. sportbox.tv. 17 March 2009. 31 May 2011.
  13. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:

    Web site: Crawley 1-1 Grays Ath. sportbox.tv. 29 August 2009. 31 May 2011.
    Web site: Crawley 1-1 AFC Wimbledon. sportbox.tv. 24 October 2009. 31 May 2011.
    Web site: Bashley 2-3 Crawley . sportbox.tv. 12 December 2009. 31 May 2011.
    Web site: Chelsford 2-1 Crawley. sportbox.tv. 18 January 2010. 31 May 2011.
  14. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    Web site: Gateshead 2011/12 player appearances . Soccerbase . 14 August 2011.
    Web site: Gateshead 3-0 Hebburn Town . Gateshead FC . 30 October 2011 . 30 October 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407234646/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3666/gateshead-3-0-hebburn-town . 7 April 2012 . dmy-all.
    Web site: Gateshead 3-2 Kettering Town . Gateshead FC . 11 December 2011 . 11 December 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120108122931/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3749/gateshead-3-2-kettering-town . 8 January 2012 . dmy-all.
    Web site: Gateshead 2-2 Braintree Town . Gateshead FC . 15 January 2012 . 15 January 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120302210332/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3808/gateshead-2-2-braintree-town . 2 March 2012 . dmy-all.
    Web site: Braintree Town 1-1 Gateshead (Gateshead won 4-3 on penalties aet) . Gateshead FC . 18 January 2012 . 21 January 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120303064725/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3815/braintree-town-1-1-gateshead-gateshead-won-4-3-on-penalties-aet . 3 March 2012 . dmy-all.
    Web site: Gateshead 2-1 Alfreton Town . Gateshead FC . 15 February 2012 . 17 February 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407234910/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3866/gateshead-2-1-alfreton-town . 7 April 2012 . dmy-all.
    Web site: Luton Town 2-0 Gateshead . Gateshead FC . 26 February 2012 . 26 February 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407230249/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3889/luton-town-2-0-gateshead . 7 April 2012 . dmy-all.
  15. Web site: Sutton United FC. 18 May 2013.