History of Sam Stockley in Timeline
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.
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September 1977: Samuel Joshua Stockley Born
Samuel Joshua Stockley was born in September of 1977.
1996: Joined Barnet
During the 1996-97 season, Sam Stockley moved to Third Division club Barnet.
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.
1998: Constant Presence at Underhill
In 1997–98, Sam Stockley made 49 appearances in league and cup for Barnet.
1999: Continued Appearances
In 1998-99, Sam Stockley made 45 appearances for Barnet.
April 2000: First League Goal
On April 24, 2000, Sam Stockley scored his first league goal in a 3–1 win over Hull City.
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.
2001: Player of the Year
In 2001, Sam Stockley was named Player of the Year at Barnet.
2001: Season with Oxford United
In 2001-02, Sam Stockley played 44 games for Oxford.
October 2002: Permanent Move to Colchester United
In October 2002, Sam Stockley moved permanently to Colchester United on a free transfer.
2002: Colchester United Move
In 2002, Sam Stockley joined Colchester United, where he spent four years.
2003: Continued with Colchester
In 2003-04, Sam Stockley signed a new contract with Colchester United.
2004: Season with Colchester United
In 2004-05, Sam Stockley played 44 games for Colchester, scoring a goal against Sheffield Wednesday.
2005: Goal Against Sheffield Wednesday
In 2004-05, Sam Stockley scored a goal against Sheffield Wednesday.
2005: Colchester United Promotion
In 2005, Sam Stockley helped Colchester United win promotion out of League One.
March 2006: Loan to Blackpool
In March 2006, Sam Stockley joined Blackpool on loan.
July 2006: Move to Wycombe Wanderers
In July 2006, Sam Stockley moved to Wycombe Wanderers of League Two.
2006: Promotion to League One
In 2005-06, Sam Stockley helped Colchester to win promotion out of League One.
2007: Regular Right-Back
In 2006-07, Sam Stockley was Wycombe Wanderers' regular right-back.
February 2008: Trial with FC Dallas
In February 2008, Sam Stockley had a trial with American club FC Dallas.
May 2008: Signed with Port Vale
In May 2008, Sam Stockley signed for Port Vale on a two-year deal.
August 2009: Contract Renegotiation
In August 2009, Sam Stockley renegotiated his contract with Port Vale.
November 2009: Aiming for Journalism Career
In November 2009, Sam Stockley aimed for a career in journalism.
November 2009: Retirement Announcement
In November 2009, Sam Stockley announced his retirement as a professional player.
2009: Playing for Ferencvárosi TC
In 2009-10, Sam Stockley played 15 games for Ferencvárosi TC.
January 2010: Signed with Ferencvárosi TC
In January 2010, Sam Stockley came out of retirement to sign with Hungarian club Ferencvárosi TC.
2010: Ferencvárosi TC signing
In 2010, Sam Stockley returned to the game with the Hungarian side Ferencvárosi TC.
January 2011: Joined Telford United
In January 2011, Sam Stockley joined Conference North club Telford United.
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.
April 2012: Signed for Carolina RailHawks
In April 2012, Sam Stockley signed for the Carolina RailHawks of the North American Soccer League.
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.
2013: Assistant First-Team Coach
From 2013 to 2017, Sam Stockley was assistant first-team coach at Carolina RailHawks.
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.
January 2017: Recruited to Xavier Musketeers
In January 2017, Sam Stockley was recruited to the Xavier Musketeers coaching staff.
August 2020: Appointed Head of Coaching
In August 2020, Sam Stockley was appointed head of coaching at Cymru North club Llandudno.
2020: Coaching at Llandudno
In 2020, Sam Stockley returned to the United Kingdom to coach at Llandudno.
October 2021: Sporting Director for Lexington Sporting Club
In October 2021, Sam Stockley was announced as the Sporting Director for Lexington Sporting Club.
2021: Sporting Director for Lexington SC
In 2021, Sam Stockley returned to the U.S. as Sporting Director for Lexington SC.
October 2022: Lexington Names First-Team Manager
On 13 October 2022, Lexington named Stockley first-team manager.
September 2023: Stepped down as manager
On 17 September 2023, Sam Stockley stepped down as manager to focus on role as sporting director.
March 2025: Interim Head Coach
In March 2025, Sam Stockley took over as interim head coach for Lexington SC's USL Super League team.
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.
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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