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16 Facts About Delano Sam-Yorke

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Delano Ezra Sam-Yorke was born on 20 January 1989 and is an English footballer who last played as a striker for Merstham.

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On 19 November 2009, Sam-Yorke joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Cray Wanderers on a one-month loan deal to gain first-team experience.

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Delano Sam-Yorke joined AFC Wimbledon in the summer of 2010 but struggled to break into the first team squad.

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Delano Sam-Yorke subsequently joined Conference South side Basingstoke Town in a loan deal in September 2010.

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Delano Sam-Yorke signed for Cambridge United in May 2013, returning to the Conference Premier.

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In January 2015, Delano Sam-Yorke made his loan spell a permanent one with a full-time move to Lincoln City on a free transfer.

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Delano Sam-Yorke returned to Forest Green at the end of the season for the club's play-off campaign, which ended in defeat in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium, but was unused and was released on 16 May 2016.

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On 15 July 2016, Delano Sam-Yorke rejoined his first club Woking on a one-year deal after a successful trial.

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On 5 January 2017, Delano Sam-Yorke joined fellow National League club Maidstone United on a two-month loan deal.

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On 9 May 2017, after an impressive loan spell, Delano Sam-Yorke rejoined Maidstone United on a permanent deal.

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On 2 May 2018, it was announced that Delano Sam-Yorke would leave Maidstone at the conclusion of his contract in June.

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On 14 November 2018, Delano Sam-Yorke joined Kingstonian on an initial month's loan.

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On 15 February 2019, Delano Sam-Yorke re-joined Kingstonian on loan until the end of the season.

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On 17 July 2019, Delano Sam-Yorke announced his retirement from football at the age of 30.

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Less than a month after retiring, Delano Sam-Yorke signed for Merstham.

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On 20 August 2021, Delano Sam-Yorke made his return to Merstham following a short-term spell with East Grinstead Town.