27 year-old Sam was originally a junior at the Centre of Excellence of the now defunct Rushden & Diamonds. He joined AFC Kempston Rovers in 2009 before moving to AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the summer of 2012, playing in their first ever senior match in the United Counties League. He has been a regular for the Northamptonshire side for eight seasons, as the club climbed through the non-league pyramid to their current Southern League Premier Division status, making for them over 300 appearances. As well as his defensive duties, Sam is renowned for causing problems for opposition defences with his long throw-in.

United manager Andy Whing, commenting on the signing of Sam, said " we’re absolutely delighted we’ve got Sam on board. Left back was our biggest priority and Sam was our number 1 target. It’s been a long process to get Sam’s signature as he spent so long at one club and it was a difficult decision for him to move but we’re thrilled he’s our player now."

Sam comments “I am delighted to have signed for Banbury for the coming season, having played against them for a number of years they have always been a tough team to play against with a good group of players. I am looking forward to the season getting underway whenever that might be.”

We welcome Sam to the club.

The two video clips linked below show

1. An example of Sam's long throw whilst playing for AFC Rushden & Diamonds against Banbury last season.

2. Sam crossing for James Constable to score after just 65 seconds in the intra club practice game a week ago last Saturday

Video Clip - Sam Brown Long Throw
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Sam Brown cross for James Constable goal
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