Rumour - Sam Nombe

[Sutekh]

I have heard through previous sources that we are considering an offer for Sam Nombe (who scored against us last weekend). Going into last year of contract at Rotherham who have been relegated. Solid league 1 scoring stats.

That is all

27 years old, scored 12 in 24 starts (+6 as sub) this season. Rotherham reportedly spent £1m on him from Exeter in 2023. He is currently under contract until next summer (2027).

To date has 63 goals in 173(73) league games.

Had a spell on loan at Maidenhead (from Oxford City) in 2019.

Rather have Uncle Sam

[morganb]

Backs this up -

https://x.com/i/status/2050492405007122569

I live in Chesterfield and a Rotherham fan across the road from me told me that we’re considering making an offer. He works for the club, so who knows.

[Sutekh]

Seems to be a logical step, decent at this level (12 goals in a badly struggling side) and possibly might be able to step up higher with some confidence and belief. Born in Croydon so probably wouldn’t mind being based nearer his roots.

[Millsy]

Nob me, Sam.

[Orion1871]

Would rather have Some Numpty.

[windermereROYAL]

Clear as day where our problems are, 13 shots on goal yesterday, didn`t test their keeper once. urgent priority in the summer to get people in to solve that shit show.

[MR. CYNICAL]

Seems to be a logical step, decent at this level (12 goals in a badly struggling side) and possibly might be able to step up higher with some confidence and belief. Born in Croydon so probably wouldn’t mind being based nearer his roots.

Well he won't get any confidence or belief here with Richardson in charge.

[RoyalBlue]

Richardson going for another player he knows from one of his previous clubs and one who spent a lot of last season unable to play due to injuries!

Key Injury Details (2025-2026):
Facial Injury (April 2026): Nombe was expected to play through the discomfort of a potential broken nose in the build-up to the Port Vale match.

Thigh/Quad Injury (November 2025): Missed time due to a "tightened" quad during shooting practice, initially causing concern, according to Facebook (Rotherham Advertiser).

Hamstring Injury (August/October 2025): Suffered a serious hamstring injury early in the 2025/26 season, described as a "monstrous blow" by management.

[Sutekh]

Richardson going for another player he knows from one of his previous clubs and one who spent a lot of last season unable to play due to injuries!

Key Injury Details (2025-2026):
Facial Injury (April 2026): Nombe was expected to play through the discomfort of a potential broken nose in the build-up to the Port Vale match.

Thigh/Quad Injury (November 2025): Missed time due to a "tightened" quad during shooting practice, initially causing concern, according to Facebook (Rotherham Advertiser).

Hamstring Injury (August/October 2025): Suffered a serious hamstring injury early in the 2025/26 season, described as a "monstrous blow" by management.

Players get injured and one of the above is a contact injury, what’s his full injury history? If that’s full of hamstring and tendon issues then that’s when the alarm bells should ring.

Any player signing is a risk whoever it is, one would expect the club to do due diligence on each before putting them through the expense of a medical.