Craig Samson

Early career

Samson began his career with Kilmarnock and made his senior debut on 3 January 2004, in a Scottish Premier League match away to Aberdeen. That turned out to be his only appearance for the club. In February 2004, 19 year old Samson moved to Queen of the South on loan and ahead of the 2004–05 season, joined the club on loan again, however he was recalled early by Kilmarnock having only played one match. On 1 January 2005, he went out on loan again, this time to St Johnstone. In July 2005, after turning down a new contract at Kilmarnock, Samson signed for Dundee United. On 1 June 2006, Samson joined Ross County On 12 November 2006, Ross County beat Clyde 5–4 on penalties, following a 1–1 draw, with Samson saving penalties from Neil McGregor and Chris Higgins during the shoot-out. After spending a season with Dundee, Samson moved to England, signing for Hereford in July 2008. Samson left the English club by "mutual consent" in April 2009. On 7 July 2009, Samson signed for newly promoted Scottish Division One club Ayr United.

St Mirren

On 13 July 2010, Samson signed for Scottish Premier League side St Mirren. After the departure of goalkeeper Paul Gallacher, Samson was made first choice goalkeeper for St Mirren for the 2011–12 season. Samson soon became a fans favourite for his willingness to dribble the ball out of his goal and for his incredible flying saves, after seven early season shut-outs, Samson's form was rewarded with a full international…

Having previously played for the Scotland under-21 side, Samson was called into the full Scotland squad in November 2011 and was also named in squads during 2012 and 2015.

Samson took up a coaching position at Sunderland in November 2018. He left the club in November 2019 and was then appointed as the first team goalkeeping coach of League One club Rochdale the following month. He moved to Hibernian during the 2020 close season. Samson also registered as a player with Hibs, and was listed as a substitute for a League Cup match with Brora Rangers on 7 October. Hibs announced in February 2022 that Samson had left the club. After leaving Hibernian, Samson signed a short-term deal with Aberdeen in a player-coaching role due to an injury crisis at the club.

As of match played 10 November 2018