Sam Tickle

Samuel Lloyd Tickle (born 31 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic.

[4] During the 2018–19 season he was also selected as the number one for England Schoolboys FA & represented his country making five appearances, conceding only once.

[10] On 8 May 2023, the final day of the 2022–23 season, Tickle was handed his league debut, keeping a clean sheet as already relegated Wigan held Rotherham United to a goalless draw.

[11] Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Tickle was handed the number one shirt, manager Shaun Maloney revealing that he had known since his arrival that the goalkeeper would be his first-choice.

[15] Following the conclusion of the season, he signed a new four-year contract amid reported interest from a number of Championship clubs.