Sam Oliver Slocombe (born 5 June 1988) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently a first-team coach at Notts County.
He began his career with Bottesford Town in the Northern Counties East Football League. In 2008, he moved to his hometown club Scunthorpe United. Slocombe had made over 130 appearances for Scunthorpe and was the club's longest-serving player, before being released by them in 2015.
Career Scunthorpe United Slocombe was born in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. On 15 August 2008, he signed with League One side Scunthorpe United from Bottesford Town for £3,000 and a pre-season friendly. He made his first team debut on 22 September 2009, in a League Cup clash with Port Vale, replacing Joe Murphy, following a 25th minute injury to Murphy. He made his league debut in the Championship match against Blackpool on 7 November 2009, replacing Michael O'Connor after Murphy was sent off for deliberate handball. On 5 May 2015 it was announced that Slocombe wouldn't be offered a new deal and was free to leave the club.
Oxford United Slocombe signed for Oxford United, then in League Two, on a two-year contract on 12 June 2015 which was announced by two young fans called Ben and Daniel Mathews.
Blackpool On 19 July 2016, shortly after leaving Oxford United by mutual consent, Slocombe signed a one-year deal with League Two club Blackpool. His contract has an option of a further twelve months.
Bristol Rovers On 6 July 2017, after being released by Blackpool, Slocombe signed for Bristol Rovers on a free transfer. He was one of two keepers signed by Rovers on this day, with Adam Smith joining him. He made his debut in Rovers' third game of the season, a 3–2 victory away at Bury. On 21 August 2018, Slocombe joined League Two side Lincoln City on an initial seven-day emergency loan deal. His loan spell was terminated with Lincoln on 9 January 2019. Slocombe was one of 9 players who departed the club at the end of their contract at the end of the 2018–19 season.
Notts County On 1 August 2019, Slocombe signed for National League side Notts County.
On 20 May 2025, Notts County said the player would be released in June when his contract expired.
Coaching career On 22 June 2025, Notts County announced that Slocombe would be remaining with the club in the role of first-team coach to the newly appointed Martin Paterson.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsScunthorpe United2008–09League One00000000002009–10Championship100010—202010–11Championship200010—302011–12League One2802000—3002012–13League One29010201Appearance in Football League Trophy03302013–14League Two4602010105002014–15League One905010—150Total115010060201330Oxford United2015–16League Two230202010280Blackpool2016–17League Two34050205Two appearances in the EFL Trophy and three in the League Two play-offs0460Bristol Rovers2017–18League One23000202Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy02702018–19League One2000000020Total250002020290Lincoln City (loan)2018–19League Two0000104050Notts County2019–20National League29030—303502020–21National League37000—404102021–22National League20000—502502022–23National League39000—204102023–24League Two1400010201702024–25League Two80001030120Total147030201901710Career total34402001503304130
Honours Scunthorpe United Football League Two second-place promotion: 2013–14
Oxford United Football League Trophy runner-up: 2015–16
Blackpool EFL League Two play-offs: 2017
Notts County National League play-offs: 2023
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