Jake Simpson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob David Simpson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1990[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Oxford, England | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Workington | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2009 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Shrewsbury Town | 18 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Stockport County | 19 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Hyde (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Workington | 6 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Lancaster City | 1 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Celtic Nation | ||
| 2014– | Workington | ||
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Jacob David "Jake" Simpson (born 27 October 1990) is an English footballer who currently plays for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Workington. Having played in the youth teams for Blackburn Rovers, he moved to Shrewsbury Town, where his father Paul was manager. Before the 2010–11 season, Simpson followed his father again, to Stockport County.
Early life
Born in Oxford, Simpson is the son of former Manchester City footballer Paul Simpson.[4]
His uncle Peter, is the former manager of Carlisle City and his cousin Josh plays for Gretna 2008.
Playing career
Shrewsbury Town
Simpson started in the Blackburn Rovers academy, but wasn't offered a professional contract by Rovers, and joined Shrewsbury Town on a one-year deal.[5] He made his debut on the opening day of the 2009–10 season, coming on as a substitute in the Shrews' 3–1 win over Burton Albion.[6] He made a total of 20 appearances over the course of the season, winning the club's young player of the year award.[7] Following his father's sacking as manager, he was released on 14 May 2010.[8]
Stockport County
After trialling with Carlisle United, Morecambe, Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers in pre-season, on 3 September 2010 he signed Stockport County.[9] He made his debut in the Cheshire derby in a 2–0 win over Macclesfield Town,[10] he then received his first red card in a 5–0 loss to Morecambe.[11] In May 2011 he was informed that he would not be offered a contract by the club for the 2011–12 season.[12]
Hyde loan
On 30 March 2011, he joined Hyde on a month's loan deal.[13] He made his debut for the club on the same day as a substitute as his new club lost to Eastwood Town.[14] His first start for the club came on the last day of the 2010–11 season in a 2–1 win over Corby Town, which kept Hyde's place in the Conference North.[15]
Workington
In August 2011, he signed for Conference North side Workington,[16] making his debut as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat to Boston United on the opening day of the 2011–12 season.[17] He scored his first goal for Workington against Stalybridge Celtic on 23 August 2011.[18]
Lancaster City
In November 2012, Simpson signed for Northern Premier League Division One North side Lancaster City, making his debut on 17 November in a 2–1 home win over Harrogate Railway Athletic.
Celtic Nation
In pre-season 2013, Simpson joined Carlisle side Celtic Nation in Northern League Division One.[19]
After the financial support was withdrawn at Nation, Simpson and most the squad left.
Workington Return
In the summer of 2014, he returned to Workington, where he is a ever present player.
Career statistics
- As of 14 August 2011.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other[20] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shrewsbury Town | 2009–10[21] | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Stockport County | 2010–11[22] | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Hyde (loan) | 2010–11[23] | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Workington | 2011–12[24] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career totals | 43 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 0 | |
References
- ↑ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 379. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
- ↑ "Players – Jake Simpson". Soccerbase. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
- ↑ "Stockport County – First Team – Jake Simpson". Stockport County. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ↑ "Jake Simpson looks for new Shrewsbury contract". BBC Sport. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ↑ "Paul Simpson". Shrewsbury Town FC. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
- ↑ "Shrewsbury 3–1 Burton". BBC Sport. 8 August 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
- ↑ "Jake Simpson looks for new Shrewsbury contract". BBC Sport. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ↑ "Shrewsbury Town release captain and four others". BBC Sport. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ↑ "Simpson and Glennon sign". Stockport County. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ↑ "Macclesfield 0 – 2 Stockport". BBC Sport. 4 September 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
- ↑ "Morecambe 5 – 0 Stockport". BBC Sport. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
- ↑ "2011–12 retained list revealed". Stockport County FC. 25 May 2011.
- ↑ "Hyde Bring in Young Hatter". Football Conference. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
- ↑ "Match Details: Eastwood Town 1–0 Hyde". Hyde FC. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
- ↑ "Corby Town 1–2 Hyde". hydefc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ↑ "'Play well or you're out' says Workington Reds' boss". Times and Star. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ↑ "Injury Time Heartache". Workington AFC. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ↑ "Celtic Storm to victory". Workington AFC. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
- ↑ Celtic Nation FC
- ↑ Other includes Football League Trophy, Conference League Cup, FA Trophy, Regional trophys.
- ↑ "Jake Simpson – 2009–10 appearances". SportBox.tv. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
- ↑ "Jake Simpson – 2010–11 appearances". SportBox.tv. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
- ↑ "Player statistics: Jake Simpson". Hyde FC. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ "First Team Appearances 2011–12". Workington AFC. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
