Simon Grayson
Born: December 16, 1969 (age 54)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Ripon, England
Nationality:
English
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Position: Defender
![Simon Grayson the manager of Preston North End looks on prior to the Capital One Cup Second Round match between Preston North End and Watford at Deepdale on August 25, 2015 Simon Grayson the manager of Preston North End looks on prior to the Capital One Cup Second Round match between Preston North End and Watford at Deepdale on August 25, 2015](https://sm.imgix.net/15/46/simon-grayson.jpg?w=300&h=225&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 1984-1988 | Leeds United |
Senior | 1988-1992 | Leeds United |
1992-1997 | Leicester City | |
1997-1999 | Aston Villa | |
1999-2002 | Blackburn Rovers | |
→ 2000 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
→ 2001 | Stockport County (loan) | |
→ 2001 | Notts County (loan) | |
→ 2002 | Bradford City (loan) | |
2002-2006 | Blackpool | |
Managerial | 2005-2008 | Blackpool |
2008-2012 | Leeds United | |
2012-2013 | Huddersfield Town | |
2013-2017 | Preston North End | |
2017 | Sunderland |
Sports Mole has 498 articles about Simon Grayson. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Sunderland vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 4, 23:31
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Preview: Leeds United vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 14, 20:10
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Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Plymouth Argyle - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between Fleetwood Town and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 23, 15:46
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Preview: Doncaster Rovers vs. Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Doncaster Rovers and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 5, 19:21
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Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Shrewsbury Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's League One clash between Fleetwood Town and Shrewsbury Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 24, 00:33
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Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Bolton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between Fleetwood Town and Bolton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 5, 20:30
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Preview: Oxford United vs. Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between Oxford United and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 21:03
![A general shot of Barcelona's Camp Nou taken in June 2020 A general shot of Barcelona's Camp Nou taken in June 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona keeping tabs on Fleetwood Town youngster James Hill?
Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on Fleetwood Town's 19-year-old centre-back James Hill after sending scouts to watch him last month.
Nov 8, 21:44
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Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Accrington Stanley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Fleetwood Town and Accrington Stanley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 02:13
![Wigan Athletic's Charlie Wyke celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 19, 2021 Wigan Athletic's Charlie Wyke celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 19, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between Fleetwood Town and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 15:46
![Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018 Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Burton Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between Fleetwood Town and Burton Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 17, 19:44
![Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018 Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Fleetwood Town and Charlton Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 17:55
![MK Dons striker Mohamed Eisa in action with Tottenham Hotspur's Cameron Carter-Vickers on July 28, 2021 MK Dons striker Mohamed Eisa in action with Tottenham Hotspur's Cameron Carter-Vickers on July 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: MK Dons vs. Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between MK Dons and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 20:47
![Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018 Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Leicester City Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Fleetwood Town and Leicester City Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 14:27
![Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore pictured on March 6, 2021 Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore pictured on March 6, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs. Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 15, 15:46
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Much-changed Stoke please manager Michael O'Neill
Fleetwood were beaten.
Aug 10, 22:43
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Stoke City and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 8, 23:27
![Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on February 27, 2021 Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on February 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Friday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Fleetwood Town and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Jul 28, 10:20
![General view of Fleetwood Town's Highbury Stadium from January 2018 General view of Fleetwood Town's Highbury Stadium from January 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ryan Edmondson to join Fleetwood on loan from Leeds
The 20-year-old will join up with former Whites boss Simon Grayson.
Jun 11, 16:44
![Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018 Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Simon Grayson determined to get Fleetwood Town winning again
Fleetwood have gone eight league games without a win.
Jan 31, 16:31
![Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018 Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Fleetwood Town appoint Simon Grayson as new head coach
The 51-year-old succeeds Joey Barton following his departure from the League One club earlier this month.
Jan 31, 14:07
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Preview: St Mirren vs. Motherwell - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between St Mirren and Motherwell, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 7, 18:30
![Neil Redfearn in charge of Rotherham United in January 2016 Neil Redfearn in charge of Rotherham United in January 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The 14 men who tried to revive Leeds United
Marcelo Bielsa was the 15th manager to take charge of Leeds following their relegation in 2004.
Jul 17, 19:48
![Oxford United manager Karl Robinson is a busy man in October 2018 Oxford United manager Karl Robinson is a busy man in October 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Oxford United reject Blackpool approach for Karl Robinson
The Tangerines are on the lookout for Simon Grayson's successor.
Feb 26, 13:45
![Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018 Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Simon Grayson sacked by Blackpool after seven months in charge
The Tangerines have slipped to 15th in League One after losing seven of their last nine league games.
Feb 12, 17:06
![Reading manager Mark Bowen pictured on January 14, 2020 Reading manager Mark Bowen pictured on January 14, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mark Bowen full of praise for Reading youngsters after FA Cup win at Blackpool
Reading saw off Blackpool 2-0 in their FA Cup replay.
Jan 15, 07:37
![Brian Barry-Murphy pictured on December 1, 2019 Brian Barry-Murphy pictured on December 1, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barry-Murphy: 'Rochdale are giddy with excitement to face Newcastle'
The League One club earned a trip to St James' Park with a 1-1 draw at Spotland earlier this month.
Jan 13, 18:27
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Grayson frustrated with Gnanduillet's failed Panenka attempt
Simon Grayson gets chippy after Armand Gnanduillet fluffs Panenka attempt
Jan 4, 20:05
![Reading's Danny Loader celebrates scoring their second goal on January 4, 2020 Reading's Danny Loader celebrates scoring their second goal on January 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Reading come from behind twice to force Blackpool replay
Armand Gnanduillet scored and missed a penalty for the visitors.
Jan 4, 17:18
![Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018 Simon Grayson in charge of Bradford City in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Simon Grayson appointed new Blackpool manager
The 49-year-old has also managed Leeds, Huddersfield, Preston, Sunderland and Bradford.
Jul 6, 12:54
![David Moyes in charge of West Ham United on May 13, 2018 David Moyes in charge of West Ham United on May 13, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kilmarnock board 'extremely impressed' by new manager candidates
David Moyes, Gary Holt, Simon Grayson and Gianluca Conte have all been linked with replacing Steve Clarke at Killie.
Jun 13, 18:49
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bradford City appoint rookie boss Michael Collins as Simon Grayson's successor
Michael Collins is promoted from Under-18s manager to the role of senior head coach at League One side Bradford City.
Jun 18, 09:22
![A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016 A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Ipswich Town in talks with Simon Grayson over managerial vacancy
Ipswich Town are reportedly in contact with former Bradford City, Sunderland and Preston North End boss Simon Grayson regarding the managerial vacancy at Portman Road.
May 15, 22:03
![A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016 A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Simon Grayson parts ways with Bradford City
Manager Simon Grayson decides to part ways with Bradford City after just three months at the League One club.
May 8, 13:10
![An angry Chris Coleman in charge of Sunderland on March 3, 2018 An angry Chris Coleman in charge of Sunderland on March 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Coleman: 'Sunderland are in a dark place'
Sunderland manager Chris Coleman admits that the club are in a dark place and suggests that a lack of communication from owner Ellis Short has not helped the situation.
Apr 26, 18:28
![A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016 A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bradford City appoint Simon Grayson as manager
Bradford City confirm that former Sunderland, Leeds United, Preston North End and Huddersfield Town boss Simon Grayson has been appointed as their new manager.
Feb 11, 12:41
![Paul Heckingbottom poses with his League One manager of the month award for March 2016 Paul Heckingbottom poses with his League One manager of the month award for March 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leeds United keen to appoint Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom?
Leeds United reportedly identify Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom as the preferred replacement for axed manager Thomas Christiansen.
Feb 5, 16:53
![A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016 A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Simon Grayson 'interested in vacant Leeds United job'
Simon Grayson reportedly wants to return to Leeds United six years after being sacked, as the Whites seek a replacement for Thomas Christiansen.
Feb 5, 15:47
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Chris Coleman frustrated with Sunderland inconsistency
Sunderland manager Chris Coleman says that the club's inconsistency in achieving results has been the main frustration in his time at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 9, 13:18
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This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important matches from across the world this weekend, including one of the most violent fixtures on the planet.
Jan 5, 07:00
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Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
1 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | Leicester CityLeicester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Manchester CityMan City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Southampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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1
![Palmer set for positional change at Chelsea? Palmer set for positional change at Chelsea?](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Palmer set for positional change at Chelsea?
2
![Transfer setback? Man United 'dealt blow' in midfielder pursuit Transfer setback? Man United 'dealt blow' in midfielder pursuit](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer setback? Man United 'dealt blow' in midfielder pursuit
3
![Home sweet home: Sessegnon returns to Fulham Home sweet home: Sessegnon returns to Fulham](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Home sweet home: Sessegnon returns to Fulham
4
![Are Arsenal willing to sell Gabriel Jesus? Are Arsenal willing to sell Gabriel Jesus?](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Are Arsenal willing to sell Gabriel Jesus?
5
![Chelsea willing to let 12 players leave this summer? Chelsea willing to let 12 players leave this summer?](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea willing to let 12 players leave this summer?
6
![Arsenal 'on the verge' of completing deal for £42m defender Arsenal 'on the verge' of completing deal for £42m defender](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'on the verge' of completing deal for £42m defender
7
![Hijack alert! Man United 'set to beat' Prem rivals to deal for 26-year-old Hijack alert! Man United 'set to beat' Prem rivals to deal for 26-year-old](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hijack alert! Man United 'set to beat' Prem rivals to deal for 26-year-old
8
![AaB vs. Silkeborg - prediction, team news, lineups AaB vs. Silkeborg - prediction, team news, lineups](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
AaB vs. Silkeborg - prediction, team news, lineups
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![Man United handed boost in race for Branthwaite? Man United handed boost in race for Branthwaite?](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United handed boost in race for Branthwaite?
10
![Viking FK vs. Molde - prediction, team news, lineups Viking FK vs. Molde - prediction, team news, lineups](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Viking FK vs. Molde - prediction, team news, lineups
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