Aberdeen, Ayr United and on loan at Alloa.

Sam signed a pre contract to join Linfield on a 2 year deal on the opening of the transfer window on June 9, 2021.

Debut as a late sub in a 4-0 home win against Borac Banja Luka in the UEFA Conference League on July 22, 2021.

First goal came in a 2-1 defeat away to Fola Esch of Luxembourg in the UEFA Conference League on August 12, 2021.

Sam won a League winners medal in 2021-22 and a League Cup winners medal in 2022-23.

Sam played in 56 of Linfield’s 60 fixtures in the 2022-23 season - the club’s leading appearance maker of the season.

His final appearance was in a 2-0 away league win against Cliftonville on April 29, 2023.

His final goal was in a 1-1 home league draw against Glentoran on April 12, 2023.

On May 11, 2023 the Club provided confirmation that Sam was leaving Linfield on the expiry of his contract later that month to return to England.

LINFIELD CAREER RECORD
(at end of 2022-23):

Played: 84 (including 3 as sub)

Goals: 6