Sam joined Adam Murray’s side off the back of a successful trial period, with the centre half putting pen to paper on a short-term deal following his departure from Rochdale in the summer. 

Standing at 6ft3′, Sam has racked up almost 50 EFL appearances after coming through the Sheffield United Youth ranks, a place where he signed his first professional contract in 2017.

Predominantly right-footed, the Englishman has enjoyed loan spells with FC Halifax Town, Oldham Athletic, Notts County and Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners before joining Dale in 2021.