Sam Roscoe-Byrne (born 16 June 1998[1][2]) is an English professional footballer who plays for Linfield.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 June 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Linfield | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–17 | Aberdeen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Aberdeen | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Alloa Athletic (loan) | 23 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Ayr United | 35 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Linfield | 57 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Altrincham | 22 | (0) |
| 2024– | Linfield | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editAberdeen
editRoscoe's career began within the Aberdeen Youth Academy with him rising through the ranks until he signed a professional contract in June 2016.[3] In total he made 4 appearances for Aberdeens U20/U21 side in the Challenge Cup between 2016 and 2018, however he failed to make an appearance for the first team, but his future looked promising so Aberdeen looked to loan him out for the 2018—19 season.[2]
Alloa Athletic loan
editOn 30 August 2018, Roscoe moved to Scottish Championship team Alloa Athletic on loan.[4] The loan was extended on 8 January 2019, for the remainder of the season making a total of 25 appearances.[5]
Ayr United
editOn 13 June 2019, Roscoe signed a two-year deal with Ayr United.[6] Roscoe made his debut for Ayr United on 13 July against Berwick Rangers in the Scottish League Cup which they won 7-0.[7] Roscoe scored his first senior goal in September, against Wrexham A.F.C. in the Scottish Challenge Cup in a 1-1 draw.[8]
Linfield
editRoscoe signed a two-year contract with Linfield in June 2021.[9]
Altrincham
editOn 16 June 2023, Roscoe signed for National League club Altrincham.[10]
Return to Linfield
editOn 12 June 2024, it was announced that Roscoe had returned to Linfield for an undisclosed fee.[11]
Career statistics
edit- As of 10 November 2020
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aberdeen | 2016–17[12] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017–18[13] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[14] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Aberdeen U20/U21[a] | 2016–17 | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017–18 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| 2018–19 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Alloa Athletic (loan) | 2018–19[14] | Scottish Championship | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ayr United | 2019–20[15] | Scottish Championship | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| 2020-21[16] | Scottish Championship | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 24 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 2 | ||
| Altrincham | 2023–24[citation needed] | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 304 | 69 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 17 | 351 | 84 | ||
| Career total | 43 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 55 | 2 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup, in which age-restricted teams from the Scottish Premiership clubs compete against senior clubs.
References
edit- ^ "Sam Roscoe". Aberdeen FC. 28 September 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Alloa athletic website". Alloa athletic.
- ^ "Aberdeen FC The Sheep Are On Fire". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Sam Roscoe signs on loan". Alloa Athletic F.C. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ Haugh, Jack (8 January 2019). "Roscoe to stay, as work continues to secure Zanatta". Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "Roscoe signs from Aberdeen". Ayr United F.C. 8 January 2019.
- ^ "Berwick Rangers v Ayr United". 13 July 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "Wrexham 1 - 1 Ayr - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "Sam Roscoe: Linfield set to sign defender from Ayr United". BBC Sport. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ "IT'S OUR VERY OWN BIG SAM! BIRTHDAY BOY ROSCOE BOLSTERS ALTY BACK LINE". altrinchamfc.com. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Sam Roscoe Returns To Linfield". linfieldfc.com. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Sam Roscoe in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Sam Roscoe in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by Sam Roscoe in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Sam Roscoe in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "Sam Roscoe | Football Stats | Ayr United | Season 2020/2021 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
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