Sam Barrell

First Team Lead Recruitment Analyst ⚽️ Formerly: Exeter City, Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United, FIFA, Kidderminster Harriers, MK Dons, Stevenage. Hometown: 🇬🇬

[Derby County @dcfcofficial]

We are delighted to confirm the permanent capture of midfielder @Bobbylclark10 from Red Bull Salzburg. 🤩

The 21-year-old, who spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Pride Park Stadium, has signed a four-year contract with the Rams for an undisclosed fee. ✍️

[Sam Barrell @SamGBAnalysis]

@ScottPalfrey @ppauk The GOAT, miss you and the rest of the team! 🥺

[Sam Barrell @SamGBAnalysis]

@thesohom2 Thank you Sohom, appreciate you taking the time to read through it!

[Sam Barrell @SamGBAnalysis]

How do you get into football analysis?

I get asked this all the time, and honestly there isn’t a clear path.

My journey has included setbacks, uncertainty, and a few moments where things could’ve gone very differently. I’ve put together a piece on my website sharing:

▪️ How I got into the industry
▪️ Setbacks & Opportunities
▪️ Advice for anyone trying to break in

https://t.co/Wy1lfqTMdt

[Sam Barrell @SamGBAnalysis]

@BilardoScout Hi Alessio, 100%. This advice is not just strictly for those based in England, it's just my experience since living in the UK and around the English League System but portfolios of work are very important when job seeking in analysis!

[Derby County @dcfcofficial]

Our 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 @SkyBetChamp home winning streak since 2019/20. 🔥🥇

[Sam Barrell @SamGBAnalysis]

@NorthAC1892 Congratulations all!

[Sam Barrell @SamGBAnalysis]

How do you get into football analysis?

I get asked this all the time, and honestly there isn’t a clear path.

My journey has included setbacks, uncertainty, and a few moments where things could’ve gone very differently. I’ve put together a piece on my website sharing:

▪️ How I got into the industry
▪️ Setbacks & Opportunities
▪️ Advice for anyone trying to break in

https://t.co/Wy1lfqTMdt

[Derby County @dcfcofficial]

Sammie is a Ram. 🤩🐏

We're thrilled to announce the signing of Sammie Szmodics on loan from Ipswich Town until the end of the season. ✍️

[Derby County @dcfcofficial]

Derby County can confirm the deadline day addition of left-back Derry Murkin on a permanent deal from FC Utrecht. 👊

Welcome to Derby, Derry! 🐏

[Derby County @dcfcofficial]

Derby County have secured the services of 21-year-old forward Jaydon Banel on loan from Premier League side Burnley. ✍️

Welcome to Derby, Jaydon! 🇳🇱

[Derby County @dcfcofficial]

Derby County have completed the signing of Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Oscar Fraulo!

He arrives at Pride Park Stadium on a deal until 2029. ✅

[Derby County @dcfcofficial]

Here to stay. 😍

Dion Sanderson has signed a permanent deal with Derby County! 🙌

[Exeter City FC @OfficialECFC]

✍️ Welcome, Carlos 🔥

We are delighted to add Carlos Mendes Gomes to the City ranks for the 2️⃣5️⃣/2️⃣6️⃣ season, on loan from @OfficialBWFC 🤝

#ECFC #SemperFidelis

[Exeter City FC @OfficialECFC]

✍️ Welcome, Akeel 🤝

Exciting young winger Akeel Higgins joins on loan from @WBA for the 2️⃣5️⃣/2️⃣6️⃣ season 🤝

#ECFC #SemperFidelis

[Exeter City FC @OfficialECFC]

✍️ Welcome, Danny Andrew!

The experienced, versatile defender signs on a contract until the end of the season 👊

#ECFC #SemperFidelis

[Sam Barrell @SamGBAnalysis]

@ScottPalfrey @zandiethornton @CharlieHowell_

[Exeter City FC @OfficialECFC]

🤝 From our friends at @AVFCOfficial, please welcome Sil Swinkels!

The Dutch defender joins City on a season-long loan ✍️

#ECFC #SemperFidelis

[Exeter City FC @OfficialECFC]

HE'S BACK 🧤😍

Super @JoeWhitworth_1 returns for 2️⃣5️⃣/2️⃣6️⃣ on a season-long loan from @CPFC 🤝

#ECFC #SemperFidelis

[Exeter City FC @OfficialECFC]

✍️ Welcome, Jayden!

Striker @JaydenWareham joins City on a two-year deal with a club-held option for a third, subject to EFL approval! 👊

#ECFC #SemperFidelis