Jake Simpson

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Jake Simpson
Personal information
Full name Jacob David Simpson[1]
Date of birth (1990-10-27) 27 October 1990 (age 33)[2]
Place of birth Oxford, England
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Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Celtic Nation
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- Celtic Nation
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jacob David "Jake" Simpson (born 27 October 1990) is an English footballer who currently plays for Northern League Division One outfit Celtic Nation F.C.. 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]

Personal life

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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]

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

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  19. Celtic Nation FC
  20. Other includes Football League Trophy, Conference League Cup, FA Trophy, Regional trophys.
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