Samuel Bone (born 6 February 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a centre-back for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne.
Early life
Bone was born in Malaysia but moved to England at the age of five.[1] At 18 years old, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had surgery to have the cancer removed.[2]
Club career
As a youth player, Bone joined the youth academy of Charlton Athletic.[3]
He started his career with Irish side Shamrock Rovers signing in February 2017 [4] He made his League of Ireland debut on 24 March.[5] During his time with The Hoops he played in four games in the UEFA Europa League.
In 2019, Bone signed for Waterford.[6][7] Before the 2021 season, he signed for St Patrick's Athletic.[8] Before the 2022 season, he signed for Irish top flight side Dundalk.[9]
Before the second half of 2022–23, Bone signed for English fifth tier side Maidstone United.[10] He stayed with the Stones for the 2023–24 season, and helped them reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.
International career
Bone is eligible to represent Malaysia internationally, having been born there.[11]
Style of play
Bone mainly operates as a centre-back but has played as a full-back and as a midfielder during his stint with Dundalk.[12]
Personal life
Bone is the son of English professional footballer Billy Bone, who played in Malaysia and Singapore.[13] He has been a supporter of English Premier League side Chelsea.[14]
Career statistics
- As of match played 14 September 2024
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shamrock Rovers | 2017[15] | LOI Premier Division | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018[15] | LOI Premier Division | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2019[15] | LOI Premier Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 2 | ||
| Waterford (loan) | 2019[15] | LOI Premier Division | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Waterford | 2020[15] | LOI Premier Division | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 1 | ||
| St Patrick's Athletic | 2021[15] | LOI Premier Division | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 35 | 2 | ||
| Dundalk | 2022[15] | LOI Premier Division | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 34 | 1 | ||
| Maidstone United | 2022–23[15] | National League | 18 | 2 | — | — | 3[b] | 0 | 21 | 2 | ||
| 2023–24[15][16] | National League South | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 42 | 3 | ||
| Total | 54 | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 63 | 5 | |||
| Shelbourne | 2024[15] | LOI Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 4[c] | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Career total | 180 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 211 | 11 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in the FA Trophy
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Conference League
Honours
St Patrick's Athletic
Shelbourne
References
- ^ "'I want to prove myself in Ireland before I go back to England'". the42.ie.
- ^ "Playing with a smile after cancer". Kent Online. 2 February 2023.
- ^ "Sam Bone wants to fight for medals after sealing move to St Pat's". irishmirror.ie.
- ^ https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/shamrock-rovers-announce-signings-graham-9823185
- ^ https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0325/862512-st-pats-v-shamrock-rovers/
- ^ "BONE VERY GRATEFUL FOR REYNOLDS' CALL". waterford-news.ie.
- ^ "Sam Bone departs Waterford with 'incredibly sour taste'". extratime.com.
- ^ "St Pat's Sam Bone out to pile more misery on his old club Waterford". irishmirror.ie.
- ^ "Sam Bone becomes third player to follow Stephen O'Donnell from St Pat's to Dundalk". independent.ie.
- ^ "Sam Bone joins hometown club Maidstone United after six years playing in Ireland". kentonline.co.uk.
- ^ "Meet the Kuching-born midfielder learning his trade at Charlton Athletic". fourfourtwo.com (Archived).
- ^ "Dundalk defender Sam Bone – 'We've put ourselves in a really good position'". independent.ie.
- ^ "Samuel Bone Berminat Sarung Jersi Harimau Malaya?". vocketfc.com.
- ^ "Chelsea fan Sam Bone excited to be working with Damien Duff at Shamrock Rovers". irishmirror.ie.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "S. Bone". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: Austen, Ben (16 September 2023). "Steyning vs Maidstone Utd". Maidstone United F.C. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round: Pettifer, Ruth (30 September 2023). "Winchester vs Maidstone Utd". Maidstone United F.C. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
External links
- Sam Bone at Soccerway
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