Former Brighton & Hove Albion youngster who made his senior debut at Loxwood in the Southern Combination League.
The defender made his name with a subsequent move to Dorking Wanderers, winning promotion twice in five seasons. A Play-Off bid that ended at the hands of eventual winners Weymouth at the semi-final stage in 2019/20 was almost usurped by a title win in the succeeding Covid-affected campaign.
Dorking sat pretty at the top of the table and held a five-point advantage with a game in hand when that term was declared null-and-void in February 2021.
‘Beardy’ got his move up the ladder by signing on the dotted line for Barnet, reaching the National League Play-Offs this time. The first of two loan moves to Eastbourne Borough drew to a close last Christmas before he broke their hearts via a summer switch to the Sussex Transport Community Stadium.
Joel Colbran and Sam Beard have agreed new terms keeping them at the club for the 2025/26 season.
Sam Beard gives his first interview since signing for the club.