Sam Foley

Early career

Foley signed a two-year professional contract with Cheltenham Town in 2006. However, he spent much of time at Whaddon Road out injured with osteitis pubis and never made a first-team appearance for the "Robins". He spent part of the 2007–08 season on loan at Conference South Bath City. He scored two goals in seven appearances for the "Romans". In August 2008, he signed a one-year contract with Kidderminster Harriers after impressing manager Mark Yates during a trial spell. He was sent out on loan to Conference North side Redditch United in October 2008. He scored two goals in seven games and "Reds" manager Gary Whild wanted an extended loan spell, but Foley was recalled to Kidderminster in December. He went on to spend the second half of the 2008–09 season on loan at Conference South club Newport County, scoring four goals in 14 appearances. He left Aggborough without making a first-team appearance for the Harriers after rejecting a new contract offer.

Newport County

In June 2009, Foley was signed by Newport County manager Dean Holdsworth. Foley was immediately a regular in the team, filling all midfield and forward roles at various times, but mostly played as a supporting striker alongside Craig Reid. In the 2009–10 season, County were crowned Conference South champions with a record of 103 points, 28 points ahead of second-place Dover Athletic. He remained a key player in the 2010–11 season, scoring five goals in 44 games as Newport posted a…

On 11 March 2026, Foley was appointed as Barrow's interim manager until the end of the 2025–26 season following the sacking of Maamria, with the Bluebirds sitting outside the relegation zone on goal difference only with 11 matches remaining. Foley became the fifth man to take charge of Barrow in a 'revolving door' season. On 2 May, following a 1–2 defeat to Newport County, Barrow were relegated from League Two. He defended his players efforts and said that the squad had been overwhelmed by a sense of negativity.

Playing statistics

As of match played 21 March 2026

Managerial statistics

As of match played 2 May 2026

Newport County

Conference South: 2009–10 FA Trophy runner-up: 2011–12 Yeovil Town

Football League One play-offs: 2013 Individual

Yeovil Town Player of the Year (Western Gazette): 2014–15 St Mirren Player of the Year: 2019–20