Luke Simpson

Luke Simpson
Personal information
Full nameLuke Thomas Simpson
Date of birth23 September 1994
Place of birthHeywood, Greater Manchester, England
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91m)
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Youth career
2003–2013Oldham Athletic
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2013-2014Oldham Athletic0(0)
2013→ Workington (loan)8(0)
2014→ Leicester City (loan)0(0)
2014-2015Accrington Stanley8(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:52, 19 December 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Luke Simpson (born 23 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.

Career

Born in Heywood, Greater Manchester, Simpson started his career off as a youth player at Oldham Athletic signing his first professional contract in June 2013. His impressive performances for the youth team linked him with a move to Manchester United and Celtic. [1] [2]

In January 2014 Simpson joined Leicester City on loan until the end of the 2013-14 season. [3]

In August 2014 he signed for Accrington Stanley,[4] making his debut against Southend United. Saving Barry Corr’s 46th minute spot kick. [5] [6] In January 2015 he left Accrington Stanley after turning down a contract offer from the club, he made 10 first team League appearances during his time at the club.[7]

References

  1. ↑ http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/8748710/young-latics-pen-pro-deals
  2. ↑ http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/319405/Manchester-United-and-Celtic-keen-on-Luke-Simpson
  3. ↑ http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20140131-simpson-on-loan-1331656.aspx
  4. ↑ http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/2014/08/simpson-signs/
  5. ↑ http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/2014/08/stanley-v-southend-team-news/
  6. ↑ http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/2014/08/stanley-0-southend-1/
  7. ↑ http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/2015/01/simpson-roddan-leave-club/

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