dismissed after a 3–3 home draw with Bolton Wanderers on 31 October. Chief executive, Martin Bain, released a statement stating: "Simon and his team have worked tirelessly to achieve the best for the football club during their time here. While we hoped that Simon's experience in the Football League would help us to a successful season, results have not been good enough for a club of this stature. In order for us to improve upon our current position we believe a fundamental change is necessary". Bradford City On 11 February 2018, Grayson was announced as the manager of League One club Bradford City, following the dismissal of Stuart McCall. He won three out of 14 games as they finished 11th, and left at the end of his contract in May. Return to Blackpool On 6 July 2019, the day after Terry McPhillips announced his resignation, Grayson was appointed Blackpool manager on a two-year contract. He was sacked on 12 February 2020, after a spell of four points from a possible 27 brought them from 4th place to 15th in League One. He managed Kendal Town for one game in October 2020, covering for the self-isolating Chris Humphrey. Fleetwood Town On 31 January 2021, Grayson was appointed manager of Fleetwood Town, following the departure of previous manager Joey Barton. Grayson left Fleetwood on 24 November 2021. Bengaluru On 8 June 2022, Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC announced the appointment of Grayson on a two-year deal. Personal life Grayson's son, Joe, made his competitive debut for Blackburn Rovers on 28 August 2018. In doing so the pair became the third father-son duo to play for the club. He is brother to former professional cricketer Paul Grayson. Career statistics Managerial statistics Honours Player Leicester City Football League Cup: 1996–97 Football League First Division play-offs: 1994, 1996 Blackpool Football League Trophy: 2003–04 Individual Leicester City Player of the Season: 1993–94, 1996–97 Manager Blackpool Football League One play-offs: 2007 Leeds United Football League One runners-up: 2009–10 Huddersfield Town Football League One play-offs: 2012 Preston North End Football League One play-offs: 2015 Bengaluru Durand Cup: 2022 Individual Football League Championship Manager of the Month: December 2010 Football League One Manager of the Month: December 2006, April 2007, September 2013, October 2014, February 2015 References External links 1969 births Living people People from Ripon Footballers from North Yorkshire English footballers Association football defenders Leeds United F.C.