Jake Simpson

Jacob David "Jake" Simpson (born 27 October 1990) is an English footballer who 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.

Jake Simpson
Personal information
Full name Jacob David Simpson[1]
Date of birth (1990-10-27) 27 October 1990[2]
Place of birth Oxford, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Hartlepool United (Head of Sports Science)
Youth career
0000–2009 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
2014–2017 Workington
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He is currently the Head of Sports Science at National League side Hartlepool United.[4]

Early life

Born in Oxford, Simpson is the son of former Manchester City footballer Paul Simpson.[5]

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.[6] 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.[7] He made a total of 20 appearances over the course of the season, winning the club's young player of the year award.[8] Following his father's sacking as manager, he was released on 14 May 2010.[9]

Stockport County

After trialling with Carlisle United, Morecambe, Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers in pre-season, on 3 September 2010 he signed Stockport County.[10] He made his debut in the Cheshire derby in a 2–0 win over Macclesfield Town,[11] he then received his first red card in a 5–0 loss to Morecambe.[12] In May 2011 he was informed that he would not be offered a contract by the club for the 2011–12 season.[13]

Hyde loan

On 30 March 2011, he joined Hyde on a month's loan deal.[14] He made his debut for the club on the same day as a substitute as his new club lost to Eastwood Town.[15] 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.[16]

Workington

In August 2011, he signed for Conference North side Workington,[17] making his debut as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat to Boston United on the opening day of the 2011–12 season.[18] He scored his first goal for Workington against Stalybridge Celtic on 23 August 2011.[19]

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.[20]

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.[21]

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.[22]

Career statistics
As of 14 August 2011.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[23] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shrewsbury Town 2009–10[24] 180100010200
Stockport County 2010–11[25] 190100010210
Hyde (loan) 2010–11[26] 5000—0050
Workington 2011–12[27] 1000—0010
Career totals 430200020460

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. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  3. "Stockport County – First Team – Jake Simpson". Stockport County. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  5. "Jake Simpson looks for new Shrewsbury contract". BBC Sport. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  6. "Paul Simpson". Shrewsbury Town FC. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
  7. "Shrewsbury 3–1 Burton". BBC Sport. 8 August 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
  8. "Jake Simpson looks for new Shrewsbury contract". BBC Sport. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  9. "Shrewsbury Town release captain and four others". BBC Sport. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  10. "Simpson and Glennon sign". Stockport County. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  11. "Macclesfield 0 – 2 Stockport". BBC Sport. 4 September 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  12. "Morecambe 5 – 0 Stockport". BBC Sport. 2 November 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  13. "2011–12 retained list revealed". Stockport County FC. 25 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012.
  14. "Hyde Bring in Young Hatter". Football Conference. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  15. "Match Details: Eastwood Town 1–0 Hyde". Hyde FC. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  16. "Corby Town 1–2 Hyde". hydefc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  17. "'Play well or you're out' says Workington Reds' boss". Times and Star. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  18. "Injury Time Heartache". Workington AFC. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  19. "Celtic Storm to victory". Workington AFC. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  20. Celtic Nation FC Archived 8 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  23. Other includes Football League Trophy, Conference League Cup, FA Trophy, Regional trophys.
  24. "Jake Simpson – 2009–10 appearances". SportBox.tv. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  25. "Jake Simpson – 2010–11 appearances". SportBox.tv. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  26. "Player statistics: Jake Simpson". Hyde FC. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  27. "First Team Appearances 2011–12". Workington AFC. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
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