Jake Simpson

Jake Simpson
Personal information
Full name Jacob David Simpson[1]
Date of birth (1990-10-27) 27 October 1990 (age 34)[2]
Place of birth Oxford, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Carlisle United (head of performance)
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 32 (4)
2012–2013 Lancaster City 13 (1)
2013–2014 Celtic Nation
2014–2017 Workington
Total 87 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jacob David Simpson (born 27 October 1990) is an English former footballer who played for Shrewsbury Town in the Football League. 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.

He is currently the Head of Performance at Carlisle United.

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 of the squad left.

Workington return

In the summer of 2014, he returned to Workington, where he was an ever present player.

Coaching career

In October 2017, Simpson was appointed as Strength & Conditioning Coach at Chesterfield having spent the previous 18 months working as a Fitness Coach at Carlisle.[20]

At the start of the 2018/19 season, Simpson left Chesterfield to become the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach at AFC Fylde. Simpson moved to Hartlepool United in August 2020 to become the club's Head of Sports Science to join up with Dave Challinor who was his manager at Fylde.[21] Simpson moved to Stockport County in February 2022 to become the club's Head of Performance and again join up with Dave Challinor for the third time.[22]

Career statistics

As of end of 2012–13 season
Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Shrewsbury Town 2009–10[23] League Two 18 0 1 0 1[a] 0 20 0
Stockport County 2010–11[24] League Two 19 0 1 0 1[a] 0 21 0
Hyde (loan) 2010–11[25][26][27] Conference North 5 0 — — 5 0
Workington 2011–12[28][29] Conference North 27 4 0 0 0 0 27 4
2012–13[29] Conference North 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Total 32 4 0 0 0 0 32 4
Lancaster City 2012–13[30] Northern Premier League Division One North 13 1 — 1[b] 0 14 1
Career total 87 5 2 0 3 0 92 5
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup

References

  1. ^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 379. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. ^ "Players – Jake Simpson". Soccerbase.com. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Stockport County – First Team – Jake Simpson". Stockport County. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  4. ^ "Jake Simpson looks for new Shrewsbury contract". BBC Sport. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Paul Simpson". Shrewsbury Town FC. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
  6. ^ "Shrewsbury 3–1 Burton". BBC Sport. 8 August 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
  7. ^ "Jake Simpson looks for new Shrewsbury contract". BBC Sport. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  8. ^ "Shrewsbury Town release captain and four others". BBC Sport. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  9. ^ "Simpson and Glennon sign". Stockport County. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  10. ^ "Macclesfield 0 – 2 Stockport". BBC Sport. 4 September 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  11. ^ "Morecambe 5 – 0 Stockport". BBC Sport. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  12. ^ "2011–12 retained list revealed". Stockport County FC. 25 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012.
  13. ^ "Hyde Bring in Young Hatter". Football Conference. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  14. ^ [1] [permanent dead link‍]
  15. ^ "Corby Town 1–2 Hyde". hydefc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  16. ^ "'Play well or you're out' says Workington Reds' boss". Times and Star. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  17. ^ "Injury Time Heartache". Workington AFC. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  18. ^ "Celtic Storm to victory". Workington AFC. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  19. ^ "Celtic Nation FC". 8 September 2013. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  20. ^ "New Strength & Conditioning Coach Appointed - News - Chesterfield". Archived from the original on 12 August 2020.
  21. ^ [2] [dead link‍]
  22. ^ "Simpson added to backroom staff". Stockport County. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  23. ^ "Jake Simpson | Football Stats | Season 2009/2010 | 2009-2011 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  24. ^ "Jake Simpson | Football Stats | Season 2010/2011 | 2009-2011 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  25. ^ [3] [permanent dead link‍]
  26. ^ "2010/11 Players". Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  27. ^ "Jake Simpson – Hyde United". hydeunited.co.uk. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  28. ^ "First Team Appearances 2011–12". Workington AFC. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  29. ^ a b "England - J. Simpson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  30. ^ "City Statistics 2012–2013". Blue Review: Lancaster City Official 2012–13 Matchday Programme. vs Goole AFC. 20 April 2013.