Sam Rents
Samuel David "Sam" Rents (born 22 June 1987) is an English former footballer who most recently played for Eastbourne Borough as a defender.
 Rents playing for Crawley Town in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel David Rents | ||
| Date of birth | 22 June 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Brighton, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Eastbourne Borough | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2008 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 30 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | Crawley Town | 83 | (4) |
| 2011 | → Hayes & Yeading United (loan) | 8 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Gateshead | 29 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Sutton United | 59 | (7) |
| 2014–2016 | Margate | 3 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Tonbridge Angels (loan) | ||
| 2016 | Whitehawk | 16 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Worthing | ||
| 2019 | Eastbourne Borough | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 February 2019 (UTC) | |||
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.[3] On 6 June 2010, Rents signed a contract extension with Crawley Town.[4] On 18 March 2011, Rents joined Hayes & Yeading United on loan,[5] scoring one goal in eight appearances.[6] He was released by Crawley Town on 13 May 2011.[7]
On 31 May 2011, Rents joined Gateshead on an initial one-year contract.[8] He made his debut as a late substitute in Gateshead's 3–1 win over Southport at Haig Avenue on 23 August.[9] He made his first start for Gateshead on 29 August 2011 against Grimsby Town in a 1–0 win.[10] Rents was released by Gateshead at the end of the season.[11]
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.[12]
In June 2016, Rents signed for Isthmian League Premier newcomers Worthing.[13]
Career statistics
- As of 18 May 2013
| Club | Season | League[A] | FA Cup | League Cup | Other[B] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2006–07[14] | 25 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| 2007–08[15] | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 1 | |
| Crawley Town | 2008–09[16] | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 45 | 4 |
| 2009–10[17] | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 2 | |
| 2010–11[6] | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 83 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 94 | 6 | |
| Hayes & Yeading United (loan) | 2010–11[6] | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Gateshead | 2011–12[18] | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Sutton United | 2012–13[19] | 42 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 57 | 7 |
| Career totals | 192 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 232 | 15 | |
- A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League and Football Conference.
- B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League Trophy, FA Trophy, Conference League Cup and Surrey Senior Cup.
References
- Naylor, Andy (6 May 2008). "Albion also release McFaul, Martot and Rents". The Argus. Retrieved 6 May 2008.
- Camillin, Paul (23 May 2008). "Adams Plays Down Currie Talk". Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
- "Games played by Sam Rents in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- "Rents agrees new deal". Crawley Town FC. 6 June 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- "TWO LOANEES ARRIVE". Hayes & Yeading United FC. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- "Games played by Sam Rents in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- "EXCLUSIVE - Boss reveals retained and released list". Crawley Town FC. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- Bowron, Jeff (31 May 2011). "Rents up in Gateshead!". Gateshead FC. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- "Southport 1-3 Gateshead". BBC Sport. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- "Gateshead 1-0 Grimsby". BBC Sport. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- "Gateshead 2012/13 Squad Update". Gateshead F.C. 30 April 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
- "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. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- "Rebels sign former Seagulls left-back". Worthing Herald. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- "Games played by Sam Rents in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- "Games played by Sam Rents in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Games played by Sam Rents in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Crawley 0-3 Havant & W'ville". sportbox.tv. 25 October 2008. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Crawley 3-0 Havant & W'ville". sportbox.tv. 4 November 2008. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Cambridge 0-5 Crawley". sportbox.tv. 14 January 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Crawley 2-1 Chelmsford". sportbox.tv. 20 January 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Havant & W'ville 2-0 Crawley". sportbox.tv. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Creawley 1-2 Gravesend". sportbox.tv. 17 March 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2011. - Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Games played by Sam Rents in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Crawley 1-1 Grays Ath". sportbox.tv. 29 August 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Crawley 1-1 AFC Wimbledon". sportbox.tv. 24 October 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Bashley 2-3 Crawley". sportbox.tv. 12 December 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
"Chelsford 2-1 Crawley". sportbox.tv. 18 January 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2011. - Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Gateshead 2011/12 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
"Gateshead 3-0 Hebburn Town". Gateshead FC. 30 October 2011. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
"Gateshead 3-2 Kettering Town". Gateshead FC. 11 December 2011. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
"Gateshead 2-2 Braintree Town". Gateshead FC. 15 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2 March 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
"Braintree Town 1-1 Gateshead (Gateshead won 4-3 on penalties aet)". Gateshead FC. 18 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
"Gateshead 2-1 Alfreton Town". Gateshead FC. 15 February 2012. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
"Luton Town 2-0 Gateshead". Gateshead FC. 26 February 2012. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2012. - "Sutton United FC". Retrieved 18 May 2013.
