Sam Shilton

Sam Shilton (born 21 July 1978) is an English former footballer who last played for Hinckley United as a defender or midfielder. He previously played in the Football League, where he made over 140 appearances, and at Conference Premier level.

Sam Shilton
Personal information
Full name Samuel Shilton
Date of birth (1978-07-21) 21 July 1978
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Position(s) Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Hinckley United
Youth career
1994–1995 Plymouth Argyle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1995 Plymouth Argyle 3 (0)
1995–1999 Coventry City 6 (0)
1999–2001 Hartlepool United 54 (8)
2001–2004 Kidderminster Harriers 79 (5)
2004–2005 Burton Albion 46 (1)
2005–2007 Hinckley United 106 (10)
2007–2008 Kettering Town 2 (0)
2008 Solihull Moors 0 (0)
2009–2010 Bedworth United ? (?)
2013– Hinckley United 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 August 2013

Career

Football League

Shilton started his football career with Plymouth Argyle as a trainee in August 1994. Roughly one year later, Shilton was the subject of a £125,000 transfer to Midlands side Coventry City. During his time with the "Sky Blues", Shilton played just six games before moving on to Hartlepool United. After three rather successful seasons with Hartlepool United, Shilton moved back to the Midlands to Kidderminster Harriers where he appeared 79 times.

Non League

His next move was to Conference National side Burton Albion[1][2] where he stayed for just over a year.

Hinckley United

He joined Hinckley United in July 2005,[3] starting in midfield for the Conference North club, but an injury crisis caused him to be moved to defence. He played so well in that position that he was ever present in his defence role for Hinckley United, making over 100 appearances.

Kettering Town

Shilton left Hinckley on 7 December 2007, signing for Kettering Town.[4] but made just two appearances during the 2007–08 season.

Solihull Moors

He moved on to Solihull Moors for the 2008–09 season.[5] but was released, however, on 3 October 2008.

Bedworth United

After his release from Solihull Moors, Shilton was without a club for a season, but later moved onto Bedworth United of the Southern League Division One Midlands. He had been training with the club during the summer of 2009[6] before subsequently joining the club.

Hinckley United (second spell)

In August 2013, Hinckley United confirmed Shilton as one of their registered players for the 2013–14 season.

Personal life

He is the son of former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

References
  1. "Brewers sign Shllton". NonLeagueDaily.com. 4 February 2004. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  2. "Clough stregthens". NonLeagueDaily.com. 7 February 2004. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  3. "Knitters sign Shilton". NonLeagueDaily.com. 8 July 2005. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  4. "One out – One in at A-Line arena". NonLeagueDaily.com. 11 December 2007. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  5. "Dunn's boys prove doubters wrong". NonLeagueDaily.com. 12 August 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  6. "Former Knitter Jamie Lenton "jumped at the chance" to join Bedworth United". The Hinckley Times. 19 June 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
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