Josh Simpson (English footballer)
Introduction '''Joshua Richard''' "'''Josh'''" '''Simpson''' (born 6 March 1987) is a former English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He has previously played for Crawley Town, Cambridge City, Plymouth Argyle, Cambridge United, Histon, Peterborough United and Southend United.
Club career Born in Harlow, Essex, Simpson started his career at Cambridge City in 2004.In 2006, he transferred to Cambridge United on a one-year contract, although Simpson ended-up back at "City" after just one season at The Abbey. He left Cambridge City in 2008, for the second time, and signed for neighbouring Histon.He joined Championship team Peterborough United on loan until 31 December 2009, with a view to a permanent move, on 5 November 2009.He made his debut on 21 November as an 87th minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. He scored two goals for Peterborough in a 4–4 draw with Cardiff City, including the equalising goal on 90 minutes, after the team had been 4–0 down at half time. He signed for Peterborough permanently on a three-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee on 5 January 2010.He revealed in May that he was under new management, Gary Johnson's plans for the forthcoming 2010–11 season, although Johnson stated in July that Simpson was not part of his plans. Following a successful pre season trial Simpson joined League Two team Southend United on an initial six-month loan on 5 August 2010.He was recalled from his loan in late December and on 31 December joined Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee on a two and a half-year contract. He made his debut for the club the next day as an 83rd-minute substitute against Eastbourne Borough.On 6 July 2015, Josh signed for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle on a one-year contract. Simpson was released by Argyle at the end of the season.In November 2017, Simpson signed for Southern League club Bishop's Stortford.In November 2019, Simpson returned to his former club Cambridge City, debuting against Kempston Rovers.
International career Simpson was capped four times by England C, scoring one goal, from 2008 to 2011.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCambridge City2004–05Conference South18110—822732005–06Conference South32352—41416Total50462—123689Cambridge United2006–07Conference National19010—00200Cambridge City2007–08Conference South41621—614982008–09Southern League Premier Division5000—0050Total46621—61548Histon2008–09Conference Premier32554—203992009–10Conference Premier17710—00187Total491264—205716Peterborough United (loan)2009–10Championship320000—32Peterborough United2009–10Championship1800000—180Total2120000—212Southend United (loan)2010–11League Two171212030242Crawley Town2010–11Conference Premier26300—002632011–12League Two4025020004722012–13League One3643121104262013–14League One3821010104122014–15League One8110000091Total14812101512016514Plymouth Argyle2015–16League Two241101020281Career total374382898127443752
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