Thomas William Sampson (born 18 August 1954 in Southwark, Greater London) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League, as a defender for one game for Millwall.[1] He went on for a long non-league career with Dartford. After he finished playing he went on to manage Tonbridge Angels,[2] Herne Bay, Deal Town, Ashford Town,[3] Dartford FC. and Redhill.[4] His most successful management moment was when he guided Deal Town to victory in the FA Vase in May 2000.[5] However he suffered a stroke in December 2007, when he was manager of Redhill and stopped his management career in August 2008.[6][7]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas William Sampson | ||
| Date of birth | 18 August 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Southwark, England | ||
| Position(s) | Central Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1973 | Millwall | 1 | (0) |
| 1974-1980 | Dartford | 181 (14) | (7) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1988-1989 | Tonbridge Angels | ||
| 1990-1991 | Sheppey United | ||
| 1991-1998 | Herne Bay | ||
| 1998-2000 | Deal Town | ||
| 2000-2001 | Ashford Town | ||
| 2001 | Boreham Wood | ||
| 2001-2005 | Dartford | ||
| 2007-2008 | Redhill | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In March 2024, Sampson released his second book, detailing his playing and management career.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Tommy Sampson". A-Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "Club History". Tonbridge Angels FC. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "Managers". The Nuts and Bolts Archive. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "News". KentFA. 10 July 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "Club History - Herne Bay Football Club". Pitchero.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "Tommy Sampson". Redhillfc-online.co.uk. Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "Club History". Redhillfc-online.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 May 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ Redsull, Kevin (29 March 2024). "'From The Den To Wembley' - former Deal Town manager Tommy Sampson relives playing and management days up to 2000 FA Vase triumph in new book". Kent Online. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- Sources
Author of Sudden Exit published December 2013