Ian Sampson

Ian Sampson is an experienced football professional currently serving as the Assistant Manager at Northampton Town Football Club since November 2019, after initially taking on the role on an interim basis. Sampson has held various positions in football, including Academy Manager at Northampton Town, Opposition Scout at Crystal Palace, and Scout at Newcastle United and Notts County. With a strong background in coaching, Sampson has worked as Head Coach at Football CV Academy and has extensive management experience, having served as Manager at Corby Town FC and Football Manager at Northampton Town FC, where key responsibilities included managing all football departments and developing young talent. A former professional footballer, Sampson made 449 appearances for Northampton Town and 21 appearances for Sunderland. Additionally, Sampson holds education credentials from the University of Warwick and UEFA.