Michael Simpson (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Michael Simpson is an English
footballer, who plays for Eastwood Town.
came in for his services in the same season of 1996-97
. He made 10 starts for Plymouth and a further 2 substitute appearances. In 1997, Michael returned to Wycombe Wanderers, where he finally found home. In a highly successful seven years at Wycombe, he clocked up 251 starts and 15 as a substitute. Michael played a big part in Wycombe's famous F.A cup run of the 2000/01 season, where they beat then Premiership Leicester City to reach the semi-finals.
Michael's great Wycombe career was halted in 2004, where he was released after their relegation to League Two
. He signed for Leyton Orient
in the summer of 2004 on a free transfer. Since his arrival at Brisbane Road, he has chalked up 105 appearances and 3 goals.
In November 2007 after a lengthy injury, he linked up with Burton Albion
and was an integral part of the squad which won promotion to The Football League
in 2009.
Simpson was released at the end of the 2009/2010 season, beforing joining Eastwood Town.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer, who plays for Eastwood Town.
Career
Michael began his career at one of his hometown clubs, Notts County. He made 43 starts for the Magpies, before moving to Wycombe Wanderers on loan in 1996. He then made his return to Notts county and made a further appearance before Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
came in for his services in the same season of 1996-97
1996-97 in English football
The 1996–1997 season was the 117th season of competitive football in England.Arrival into the league and exit out of the league returns in the fourth tier for the first time after its 3 season absence with only 1 relegation spot.- Premier League :...
. He made 10 starts for Plymouth and a further 2 substitute appearances. In 1997, Michael returned to Wycombe Wanderers, where he finally found home. In a highly successful seven years at Wycombe, he clocked up 251 starts and 15 as a substitute. Michael played a big part in Wycombe's famous F.A cup run of the 2000/01 season, where they beat then Premiership Leicester City to reach the semi-finals.
Michael's great Wycombe career was halted in 2004, where he was released after their relegation to League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. He signed for Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
in the summer of 2004 on a free transfer. Since his arrival at Brisbane Road, he has chalked up 105 appearances and 3 goals.
In November 2007 after a lengthy injury, he linked up with Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
and was an integral part of the squad which won promotion to The Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
in 2009.
Simpson was released at the end of the 2009/2010 season, beforing joining Eastwood Town.