Samuel Wilkinson

Samuel Wilkinson (born 8 September 1983) is a New Zealand football manager and former footballer who last managed Melville.

Early life Wilkinson was born on 8 September 1983 in Napier, New Zealand. Growing up in Hamilton, he is the son of New Zealand football manager Roger Wilkinson.

Playing career Wilkinson played for New Zealand side Auckland City, helping the club win the league title. In 2007, he signed for New Zealand side Waikato. Two years later, he returned to New Zealand side Waikato.

Managerial career Wilkinson obtained a UEFA B License and a UEFA A License and worked as a youth manager for English sides West Brom as well as Birmingham City. Afterwards, New Zealand newspaper The New Zealand Herald wrote that he and New Zealand manager Michael Mayne were "two of New Zealand's best young coaches". Subsequently, he was appointed manager of the reserve team of New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix, before becoming their assistant manager one year later. Following his stint there, he was appointed manager of New Zealand side Melville.