Sam Sloma
Encyclopedia
Samuel Sloma is an English
footballer who plays for Wingate & Finchley.
, where he captained their youth side, before being loaned out to Hampton & Richmond Borough
. He then signed for Aylesbury United
, making a total of 18 appearances, before moving on to Wingate & Finchley.
Sloma has also played in the United States
for Milwaukee Wave United
in the A-League
.
In February 2006, Sloma joined Isthmian Premier club Wealdstone
before joining Thurrock
in the Conference South
in April 2006 on dual registration with the "Stones". In 2005 he played for the Great Britain
football
team at the Maccabiah Games
in Israel
.
Sloma signed for Dagenham & Redbridge
in June 2006. He played two seasons for Dagenham & Redbridge
, helping them to achieve Football League status for the first time in their history, scoring their first ever Football League goal. However, he was released at the end of the 2007–08
season alongside Dave Rainford
.
In June 2008, Grays Athletic
announced Sloma had signed for the Conference National
outfit. He scored on his début for the club in the 2–1 home victory over Northwich Victoria
in the Conference National
, with a 35-yard long range shot.
On 18 November 2008, Sloma scored a goal to put Grays Athletic
1–0 in the lead against Carlisle United
in an FA Cup
first round clash, only for it to be cancelled due to floodlight failure. The match was replayed on 29 November and Grays lost 2–0.
On 19 January 2009, Sloma was placed on the transfer list by Grays following discussions with the club in which the player stated he would not be staying at the club for the 2009–10 season. His contract at Grays was terminated by mutual consent nine days later. In February 2009, Sloma joined Chelmsford City
in the Conference South
, teaming up with former Dagenham & Redbridge team-mates, Dave Rainford
and Chris Moore. On 6 May 2009, Sloma was released from his contract with Chelmsford City
.
Sloma joined newly-relegated Woking
in the Conference South on a one-year contract in June 2009, but was released a year later following an unsuccessful time. He re-signed with former club Wingate & Finchley.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who plays for Wingate & Finchley.
Career
Sloma started out as a trainee with WimbledonWimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
, where he captained their youth side, before being loaned out to Hampton & Richmond Borough
Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C.
Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C. are an English football club based in the suburb of Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. They were founded in 1921 and formerly known as Hampton F.C. until 1999 when they changed their name in an attempt to draw a wider support base from around the...
. He then signed for Aylesbury United
Aylesbury United F.C.
Aylesbury United are a football club based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, currently playing in the Spartan South Midlands League, nicknamed the Ducks....
, making a total of 18 appearances, before moving on to Wingate & Finchley.
Sloma has also played in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for Milwaukee Wave United
Milwaukee Wave United
The Milwaukee Wave United was an American professional soccer team, which last played in the A-League, the American second division.The Wave United was formed and joined the A-League after the Milwaukee Rampage folded in 2002...
in the A-League
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
.
In February 2006, Sloma joined Isthmian Premier club Wealdstone
Wealdstone F.C.
Wealdstone Football Club are an English semi-professional football club who formed in Wealdstone, in the London Borough of Harrow, but are currently based a few miles away in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. At present, the club are members of the Isthmian League Premier Division. They...
before joining Thurrock
Thurrock F.C.
Thurrock F.C. are an English football club based in Aveley, Thurrock, Essex. Known as Purfleet until 2003, the club are currently members of the Conference South and play at Ship Lane.-History:...
in the Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
in April 2006 on dual registration with the "Stones". In 2005 he played for the Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
football
Football (soccer) at the 2005 Maccabiah Games
The football tournament at the 2005 Maccabiah Games started on July 10.The men's tournament was won by Israel. The women's tournament was won by Israel.-Venues:*Avi Ran Field, Haifa*Kiryat Eliezer Stadium, Haifa*Herzliya Stadium, Herzliya-Men:...
team at the Maccabiah Games
2005 Maccabiah Games
The 2005 Maccabiah Games were the 17th incarnation of the 'Jewish Olympics.' They attracted the largest attendance of any Maccabiah Games to date, including more than 900 representatives from the United States, almost 500 from Australia, and more than 2,000 from Israel, bringing the total...
in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
Sloma signed for Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
in June 2006. He played two seasons for Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
, helping them to achieve Football League status for the first time in their history, scoring their first ever Football League goal. However, he was released at the end of the 2007–08
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
season alongside Dave Rainford
Dave Rainford
David John Rainford is an English footballer who plays for Chelmsford City in the Conference South. He combines his football with a job as a teacher....
.
In June 2008, Grays Athletic
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
announced Sloma had signed for the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
outfit. He scored on his début for the club in the 2–1 home victory over Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
, with a 35-yard long range shot.
On 18 November 2008, Sloma scored a goal to put Grays Athletic
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
1–0 in the lead against Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
in an FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
first round clash, only for it to be cancelled due to floodlight failure. The match was replayed on 29 November and Grays lost 2–0.
On 19 January 2009, Sloma was placed on the transfer list by Grays following discussions with the club in which the player stated he would not be staying at the club for the 2009–10 season. His contract at Grays was terminated by mutual consent nine days later. In February 2009, Sloma joined Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City F.C.
Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
in the Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
, teaming up with former Dagenham & Redbridge team-mates, Dave Rainford
Dave Rainford
David John Rainford is an English footballer who plays for Chelmsford City in the Conference South. He combines his football with a job as a teacher....
and Chris Moore. On 6 May 2009, Sloma was released from his contract with Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City F.C.
Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
.
Sloma joined newly-relegated Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
in the Conference South on a one-year contract in June 2009, but was released a year later following an unsuccessful time. He re-signed with former club Wingate & Finchley.