Sam Browne
Position: M C
One of a number of ex-Mount Merrion men at the club, Hambo joined the club in the summer of 2018 and immediately earned a spot on the Major team, turning in a man-of-the-match display in his first appearance against St Vincent's Hospital before netting a very well taken goal on his home debut against CIE Ranch. He is a dominant influence at the heart of the midfield, a tough tackler and a fine passer, as well as a major threat at set plays.
Browne finished his debut season at the club as top goalscorer for the Majors, with a total of eight goals between both teams.
Subsequent campaigns were less prolific for the Boogler, but there was no denying his quality as a metronomic presence at the back of the first-team midfield, as the team enjoyed successive promotions.
He was more frequently deployed at centre half during the 2022/23, but still managed to produce one of the best assists of the season, with a back-heel flick to lay in Conor Geoghegan's late goal against Swords Celtic. .
HIs 2023/24 season was pockmarked by injury but he was a key performer for the Majors during their nail-biting battle for survival, giving a number of towering performances as the Penguins avoided the drop, while also bringing up 100 appearances for the club.
It was even worse for Hambo in 2024/25, as he missed almost the entire campaign, but he still managed to have a crucial contribution, donning the gloves and giving an excellent display in the crucial late-season draw with champions Finglas United.
However, the Boogler was back to his best in 25/26, staying injury free and beomcing a key man in the Majors defence. Ever a major threat from set-pieces, He also bagged six goals and also netted the winning penalty agianst Oliver Bond in the FAI Junior Cup.
Browne finished his debut season at the club as top goalscorer for the Majors, with a total of eight goals between both teams.
Subsequent campaigns were less prolific for the Boogler, but there was no denying his quality as a metronomic presence at the back of the first-team midfield, as the team enjoyed successive promotions.
He was more frequently deployed at centre half during the 2022/23, but still managed to produce one of the best assists of the season, with a back-heel flick to lay in Conor Geoghegan's late goal against Swords Celtic. .
HIs 2023/24 season was pockmarked by injury but he was a key performer for the Majors during their nail-biting battle for survival, giving a number of towering performances as the Penguins avoided the drop, while also bringing up 100 appearances for the club.
It was even worse for Hambo in 2024/25, as he missed almost the entire campaign, but he still managed to have a crucial contribution, donning the gloves and giving an excellent display in the crucial late-season draw with champions Finglas United.
However, the Boogler was back to his best in 25/26, staying injury free and beomcing a key man in the Majors defence. Ever a major threat from set-pieces, He also bagged six goals and also netted the winning penalty agianst Oliver Bond in the FAI Junior Cup.