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Sam Stockley

Samuel Joshua Stockley, known as Sam Stockley, is an English former professional football player who transitioned into coaching. He currently serves as the academy manager for Stoke City, a club in the EFL Championship. His career reflects a shift from playing professional football to a leadership role in developing young talent within a football academy setting.

September 1977: Samuel Joshua Stockley Born

Samuel Joshua Stockley was born in September of 1977.

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1996: Joined Barnet

During the 1996-97 season, Sam Stockley moved to Third Division club Barnet.

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1997: Debut for Barnet

In 1997, Sam Stockley made his debut for Barnet under Terry Bullivant in a 3-0 defeat by Swansea City on January 14.

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1998: Constant Presence at Underhill

In 1997–98, Sam Stockley made 49 appearances in league and cup for Barnet.

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1999: Continued Appearances

In 1998-99, Sam Stockley made 45 appearances for Barnet.

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April 2000: First League Goal

On April 24, 2000, Sam Stockley scored his first league goal in a 3–1 win over Hull City.

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July 2001: Move to Oxford United

In July 2001, Sam Stockley was sold to Oxford United for a fee of £150,000 after becoming dissatisfied with his wages at Barnet.

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2001: Player of the Year

In 2001, Sam Stockley was named Player of the Year at Barnet.

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2001: Season with Oxford United

In 2001-02, Sam Stockley played 44 games for Oxford.

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October 2002: Permanent Move to Colchester United

In October 2002, Sam Stockley moved permanently to Colchester United on a free transfer.

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2002: Colchester United Move

In 2002, Sam Stockley joined Colchester United, where he spent four years.

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2003: Continued with Colchester

In 2003-04, Sam Stockley signed a new contract with Colchester United.

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2004: Met his wife Anna

In 2004, Sam Stockley met his wife, Anna.

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2004: Season with Colchester United

In 2004-05, Sam Stockley played 44 games for Colchester, scoring a goal against Sheffield Wednesday.

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2005: Goal Against Sheffield Wednesday

In 2004-05, Sam Stockley scored a goal against Sheffield Wednesday.

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2005: Colchester United Promotion

In 2005, Sam Stockley helped Colchester United win promotion out of League One.

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March 2006: Loan to Blackpool

In March 2006, Sam Stockley joined Blackpool on loan.

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July 2006: Move to Wycombe Wanderers

In July 2006, Sam Stockley moved to Wycombe Wanderers of League Two.

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2006: Promotion to League One

In 2005-06, Sam Stockley helped Colchester to win promotion out of League One.

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2007: Regular Right-Back

In 2006-07, Sam Stockley was Wycombe Wanderers' regular right-back.

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February 2008: Trial with FC Dallas

In February 2008, Sam Stockley had a trial with American club FC Dallas.

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May 2008: Signed with Port Vale

In May 2008, Sam Stockley signed for Port Vale on a two-year deal.

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August 2009: Contract Renegotiation

In August 2009, Sam Stockley renegotiated his contract with Port Vale.

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November 2009: Aiming for Journalism Career

In November 2009, Sam Stockley aimed for a career in journalism.

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November 2009: Retirement Announcement

In November 2009, Sam Stockley announced his retirement as a professional player.

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2009: Playing for Ferencvárosi TC

In 2009-10, Sam Stockley played 15 games for Ferencvárosi TC.

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January 2010: Signed with Ferencvárosi TC

In January 2010, Sam Stockley came out of retirement to sign with Hungarian club Ferencvárosi TC.

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2010: Ferencvárosi TC signing

In 2010, Sam Stockley returned to the game with the Hungarian side Ferencvárosi TC.

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January 2011: Joined Telford United

In January 2011, Sam Stockley joined Conference North club Telford United.

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2011: Non-League Football and US Move

In 2011, Sam Stockley became a non-League player in England with Droylsden via Telford United and also joined the American club F.C. New York.

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April 2012: Signed for Carolina RailHawks

In April 2012, Sam Stockley signed for the Carolina RailHawks of the North American Soccer League.

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2012: Director of Raleigh at Triangle Futbol Club

From 2012 to 2014, Sam Stockley had his first full-time coaching role as Director of Raleigh at Triangle Futbol Club.

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2013: Assistant First-Team Coach

From 2013 to 2017, Sam Stockley was assistant first-team coach at Carolina RailHawks.

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2014: Director of Raleigh at Triangle Futbol Club

From 2012 to 2014, Sam Stockley had his first full-time coaching role as Director of Raleigh at Triangle Futbol Club.

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January 2017: Recruited to Xavier Musketeers

In January 2017, Sam Stockley was recruited to the Xavier Musketeers coaching staff.

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August 2020: Appointed Head of Coaching

In August 2020, Sam Stockley was appointed head of coaching at Cymru North club Llandudno.

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2020: Coaching at Llandudno

In 2020, Sam Stockley returned to the United Kingdom to coach at Llandudno.

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October 2021: Sporting Director for Lexington Sporting Club

In October 2021, Sam Stockley was announced as the Sporting Director for Lexington Sporting Club.

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2021: Sporting Director for Lexington SC

In 2021, Sam Stockley returned to the U.S. as Sporting Director for Lexington SC.

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October 2022: Lexington Names First-Team Manager

On 13 October 2022, Lexington named Stockley first-team manager.

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September 2023: Stepped down as manager

On 17 September 2023, Sam Stockley stepped down as manager to focus on role as sporting director.

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March 2025: Interim Head Coach

In March 2025, Sam Stockley took over as interim head coach for Lexington SC's USL Super League team.

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May 2025: Suspension for Violating Anti-Harassment Policies

In May 2025, Sam Stockley served a three-game suspension for violating the league's anti-harassment policies.

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July 2025: Appointed Academy Manager

In July 2025, Sam Stockley returned to England to take the role of academy manager at Stoke City.

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