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Simon Grayson
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Grayson in 2018
Personal information
Full name Simon Nicholas Grayson [1]
Date of birth (1969-12-16) 16 December 1969 (age 54) [1]
Place of birth Ripon, England [1]
Position(s) Right back, midfielder
Youth career
1984–1988 Leeds United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1988–1992 Leeds United 2 (0)
1992–1997 Leicester City 188 (4)
1997–1999 Aston Villa 48 (0)
1999–2002 Blackburn Rovers 34 (0)
2000 → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 5 (0)
2001 → Stockport County (loan) 13 (0)
2001 → Notts County (loan) 10 (1)
2002 → Bradford City (loan) 7 (0)
2002–2006 Blackpool 126 (6)
Total433(11)
Managerial career
2005–2008 Blackpool
2008–2012 Leeds United
2012–2013 Huddersfield Town
2013–2017 Preston North End
2017 Sunderland
2018 Bradford City
2019–2020 Blackpool
2021 Fleetwood Town
2022–2023 Bengaluru
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Simon Nicholas Grayson (born 16 December 1969) is an English professional football manager and former player.

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As a player, he was a right back, but he was also utilised in midfield in a career that lasted from 1988 until 2006. Having started his career with Leeds United he played in the Premier League for Leicester City, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers, before moving into the Football League with Sheffield Wednesday, Stockport County, Notts County, Bradford City and Blackpool. He won promotion twice with Leicester City, both via the playoffs, in 1993–94 and 1995–96, and followed it up with a League Cup win in 1996–97. His next piece of silverware came at Blackpool in 2003–04, when he lifted the Football League Trophy.

He was appointed as player-manager of Blackpool in 2005, and a year later retired from playing to concentrate on the managerial side of his job. He guided the club to promotion, via the playoffs, from League One to the Championship in 2006–07.

In 2008, he was appointed manager of Leeds United, leading them to promotion to the Championship in 2010. Dismissed in February 2012, he moved to Huddersfield Town, where he again gained promotion from League One via the play-offs, beating Sheffield United in the final. In February 2013, Grayson became the new manager of Preston North End, winning promotion from League One to the Championship with them in 2014–15, and later had short spells in charge of Sunderland, Bradford City, Blackpool again and Fleetwood Town.

Playing career

He started playing football for Bedale FC after going through high school at Bedale High School. [2] In June 1988 Grayson began his career with the club he had supported as a boy, Leeds United. At Leeds he played as either a defender or midfielder, however, he did not manage to become a first-team regular, playing just twice in four years. He signed for Leicester City in March 1992 and went on to make 229 appearances in five years. During his time at Filbert Street the team won the League Cup in 1997, with Grayson scoring the goal against Wimbledon which put them in the final, [3] and was voted the club's player of the season in the same year.

Grayson moved to Brian Little's Aston Villa in 1997 and made another 49 Premier League appearances at Villa Park, scoring two goals, both of which came in Villa's 1997–98 FA Cup campaign against Portsmouth [4] and West Bromwich Albion. [5] He then signed for Blackburn Rovers in July 1999, where he made 34 appearances in his first season. He lost his place in the team the following season and spent most of the next two years on loan, with spells at Sheffield Wednesday, Stockport County, Notts County (where he scored once against Reading) [6] and Bradford City. Grayson signed for Blackpool on a free transfer on 19 July 2002. [7] He made more than 100 appearances for the Seasiders and captained the side. He started his career at Blackpool in the right-back berth, but was moved to midfield by former boss Colin Hendry to bolster an area of weakness.[ citation needed ] In 2004 he started the final as Blackpool won the 2003–04 Football League Trophy. [8]

Managerial career

Blackpool

Blackpool's finishing positions in the Football League under Grayson. 2008's finish of 19th surpassed the previous high of 1971-72, under Bob Stokoe Simon Grayson BFC league positions.jpg
Blackpool's finishing positions in the Football League under Grayson. 2008's finish of 19th surpassed the previous high of 1971–72, under Bob Stokoe

Grayson moved into coaching in the 2004–05 season, managing the reserve squad at Bloomfield Road with some success.[ citation needed ] He was named caretaker manager of the first team in November 2005, following the departure of Colin Hendry. [9] After diverting Blackpool away from relegation that season he was given the job on a permanent basis for the start of the 2006–07 season. Grayson retired from playing at the end of the 2005–06 season to focus purely on the managerial side of the game.

In late 2006, he led Blackpool to only one defeat in fourteen league games, a sequence that included five wins out of six, resulting in their appearance in the four play-off positions. The run also brought attendances of more than 7,000 to Bloomfield Road. This led to Grayson being awarded the Manager of the Month award for December. [10]

On 6 January 2007, he guided Blackpool to the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 17 years, after beating Aldershot Town 4–2 at Bloomfield Road. They were knocked out by Norwich City, who beat them 3–2 after extra time, in a replay at Carrow Road on 13 February, narrowly missing out on a trip to London to face Chelsea in the last sixteen. [11]

Grayson received his second League One Manager of the Month award of the 2006–07 season in May 2007. [12] Two days later, on 5 May 2007, Grayson guided Blackpool to a final placing of third, and thus a place in the play-offs. [13] Blackpool beat Oldham Athletic 5–2 on aggregate over the two legs of the play-off semi-final. They met Yeovil Town in the final at the newly renovated Wembley Stadium on 27 May and won 2–0, securing promotion to the Championship. It was their tenth consecutive victory, a new club record. This was extended in Blackpool's first game in the Championship with a league win over Leicester City [14] and a victory against Huddersfield Town in the League Cup.[ citation needed ]

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Grayson as manager of Blackpool in 2008

In October 2007, Grayson guided Blackpool to the fourth round of the League Cup for the club's first time in 35 years. They were drawn against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, where Spurs won 2–0. [15] In December 2007 Grayson signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, following two years working without a formal contract. [16] [17] In May 2008, Blackpool finished nineteenth in the Championship.[ citation needed ]

Grayson was heavily linked with the vacant managerial post at Leeds United, with whom he started his playing career, following the dismissal of Gary McAllister in December 2008, [18] but Blackpool refused permission for Leeds to speak to Grayson. [19] [20] Despite this Grayson tendered his resignation, which the Blackpool board did not accept, and he was announced as Leeds United's new manager. The two clubs ultimately settled the dispute for an undisclosed fee. [21]

Leeds United

Grayson's first game in charge was at Elland Road on Boxing Day against one of his former clubs, Leicester City, who were top of League One. Leeds were sitting in 9th place, on the back of five straight defeats, but a late equaliser from Robert Snodgrass gave Grayson's new club a 1–1 draw. [22] He recorded his first victory, a crucial 3–1 win away at Stockport County two days later. [23] Leeds won their final eleven home games, matching a forty-year-old record from the Don Revie era. Leeds' away form did not match this, and Grayson guided the club into a fourth-place finish, earning them a two-legged play-off tie against fifth-place Millwall, which Leeds lost 2–1 on aggregate. [24]

Grayson and Leeds started the 2009–10 season with an unbeaten run in all competitions, which included seven victories and a draw in League One and saw the club progress to the third round of the League Cup, before losing 1–0 to Liverpool. In that season's FA Cup, Grayson led Leeds to a 1–0 victory away to Manchester United, their first win at Old Trafford since 1981. [25] Grayson's side also earned Leeds a replay against Premiership opposition Tottenham Hotspur after a 2–2 draw at White Hart Lane.[ citation needed ]

Grayson's Leeds side was promoted on 8 May 2010 after beating Bristol Rovers 2–1 in their final game coming back from 0–1 with only 10 men. The win saw Leeds finish the season in second place, and earn automatic promotion to The Championship. Grayson reached his 100th game managing Leeds in the 2–1 win against Middlesbrough [26]

Grayson was rewarded with his first Manager of the Month award while in charge at Leeds United for the month of December 2010. During that month he oversaw his Leeds team unbeaten in the league, winning three games and drawing two, including a 2–0 home win over league leaders QPR. [27] After a dip in form Leeds dropped out of the playoffs and finished the season in 7th place.[ citation needed ]

On 1 February 2012, Grayson was dismissed by Leeds United due to lack of results he was getting. [28] A Club Statement said: "We have 18 games to go this season and are still within touching distance of the Play-Offs, but felt with the transfer window now closed we needed to make the change at this time in the belief that a new managerial team will be able to get more out of the existing squad of players and make the difference". [29] His last result was a 4–1 defeat to Birmingham City on 31 January 2012.[ citation needed ]

Huddersfield Town

On 20 February 2012, just five days after Lee Clark was dismissed as manager, Grayson became the new manager of League One club Huddersfield Town on a 3+1⁄2-year deal. [30] His first game in charge of the Terriers was in their 2–0 home victory over Exeter City when both defender Jamie McCombe and leading striker Jordan Rhodes scoring he also introduced Icelandic midfielder Joey Guðjónsson to the squad for the first time all season. [31] While remaining unbeaten, his next five games in charge proved to be mostly unspectacular, resulting in four draws against Stevenage, Bury, Rochdale and Colchester United also defeating Hartlepool United in a 1–0 home victory. [32] The early pattern of these results remained similar to those of the previous manager, Lee Clark who managed a number of draws, which were held responsible for the Terrier's inability to cement a place in the automatic promotion spots. [33] With 10 games remaining Town occupied 4th position in League One, [34] contrary to the chairman Dean Hoyle's brief urging the club to reach one of the top two positions. [35] On 26 May 2012, Grayson led Huddersfield to play-off victory over Sheffield United, gaining promotion to the Championship. [36]

Grayson's first match in charge of Huddersfield in the Championship came on 17 August 2012, a 1–0 defeat away to Cardiff. [37] His first Championship win as the club's manager was on 25 August 2012, a 2–0 home victory against Burnley. [38] On 1 December 2012, Grayson managed Huddersfield against his former side Leeds for the first time, losing 4–2 at home. [39]

He was dismissed by Huddersfield on 24 January 2013, following a run of 12 consecutive matches without victory stretching back to 17 November 2012. [40]

Preston North End

Simon Grayson was appointed manager of Preston North End on 18 February 2013 [41] and went unbeaten in his first four games in charge. Grayson then went on to keep the club clear of relegation with four games to go. Safety was confirmed after a 2–0 home win against Oldham Athletic on 9 April 2013. [42]

In May 2014 Grayson guided Preston North End into the League One play off semi-final against Rotherham United. However, after drawing the first leg at Deepdale 1–1, North End lost the return leg 3–1 despite taking an early lead through Paul Gallagher. [43]

Twelve months later, Grayson guided Preston back to the second tier of English football after being absent for four years with a victory over Swindon Town in the League One play-off final. It was their first success in the play-offs in 10 attempts and was notable for Jermaine Beckford’s three goals, becoming only the third player to ever score a play-off final hat-trick at Wembley. [44]

Sunderland

On 29 June 2017, Grayson was named as the new manager of newly relegated Championship club Sunderland, replacing David Moyes, on a three-year contract. [45] His first league game as manager came on 4 August 2017, where his side drew 1–1 at the Stadium of Light against Derby County. [46] In his following fixture, his team defeated Norwich City at Carrow Road, with the final result 3–1, [47] Sunderland went on to record another draw, [48] before commencing a four-game losing streak, [49] [50] [51] [52] until drawing one again. [53] After a 2–1 defeat to Cardiff City, Sunderland dropped into relegation zone. [54] On 26 September 2017, his team suffered a 5–2 loss to Ipswich Town at Portman Road, with them moving down to twenty-third place in their division. [55] Grayson's team then recorded three consecutive draws, [56] [57] [58] however, they did not move from their league position. He was dismissed after a 3–3 home draw with Bolton Wanderers on 31 October. [59]

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". [60]

Bradford City

On 11 February 2018, Grayson was announced as the manager of League One club Bradford City, following the dismissal of Stuart McCall. [61] He won three out of 14 games as they finished 11th, and left at the end of his contract in May. [62]

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. [63] 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. [64] He managed Kendal Town for one game in October 2020, covering for the self-isolating Chris Humphrey. [65]

Fleetwood Town

On 31 January 2021, Grayson was appointed manager of Fleetwood Town, following the departure of previous manager Joey Barton. [66] Grayson left Fleetwood on 24 November 2021. [67]

Bengaluru

On 8 June 2022, Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC announced the appointment of Grayson on a two-year deal. [68] He reached the 2022-23 ISL Final with Bengaluru FC but lost on penalties to ATK Mohun Bagan.

On 9 December 2023, he mutually agreed to part ways with the club after a 4-0 defeat to Mumbai City FC. [69]

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. [70] He is brother to former professional cricketer Paul Grayson. [71]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United 1987–88 [72] Second Division 2000001 [lower-alpha 1] 0—30
1991–92 [72] First Division 0000001 [lower-alpha 1] 0—10
Total20000020—40
Leicester City 1991–92 [73] Second Division13000003 [lower-alpha 2] 0—160
1992–93 [73] First Division24100203 [lower-alpha 3] 0—291
1993–94 [73] 40110305 [lower-alpha 4] 0—491
1994–95 [73] Premier League 340302000—390
1995–96 [73] First Division41220403 [lower-alpha 5] 0—502
1996–97 [73] Premier League360307200—462
Total188490182140—2296
Aston Villa 1997–98 [74] Premier League3304210006 [lower-alpha 6] 0442
1998–99 [75] 1501010003 [lower-alpha 6] 0200
Total48052200090642
Blackburn Rovers 1999–2000 [76] First Division340301000—380
2000–01 [77] 00001000—10
Total340302000—390
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 2000–01 [77] First Division50000000—50
Stockport County (loan) 2000–01 [77] First Division130100000—140
Notts County (loan) 2001–02 [78] Second Division10100102 [lower-alpha 7] 0—131
Bradford City (loan) 2001–02 [78] First Division70000000—70
Blackpool 2002–03 [79] Second Division45330101 [lower-alpha 7] 0—503
2003–04 [80] 33120305 [lower-alpha 7] 0—431
2004–05 [81] League One 362401020—432
2005–06 [82] 12010211 [lower-alpha 7] 0—161
Total12661007190—1527
Career total433112823032709052716
  1. 1 2 Appearances in the Full Members' Cup
  2. ↑ Appearances in the Second Division play-offs
  3. ↑ Two appearances in the Anglo-Italian Cup and one appearance in the First Division play-offs
  4. ↑ Two appearances in the Anglo-Italian Cup and three appearances in the First Division play-offs
  5. ↑ Appearances in the First Division play-offs
  6. 1 2 Appearances in the UEFA Cup
  7. 1 2 3 4 Appearances in the Football League Trophy

Managerial statistics

As of match played 8 December 2023
Managerial record by team and tenure
TeamFromToRecordRef
PWDLWin %
Blackpool 10 November 200523 December 2008163605152036.81 [9] [83] [84]
Leeds United 23 December 20081 February 2012169844045049.70 [83]
Huddersfield Town 20 February 201224 January 201349171517034.69 [30] [83]
Preston North End 18 February 201329 June 20172351047457044.26 [83]
Sunderland 29 June 201731 October 201718378016.67 [59] [83]
Bradford City 11 February 20188 May 201814356021.43 [83]
Blackpool 6 July 201912 February 202038131213034.21 [83]
Fleetwood Town 31 January 202124 November 202143131020030.23 [83]
Bengaluru 8 June 20229 December 202348221214045.83 [85]
Total776319226231041.11—

Honours

Player

Leicester City

Blackpool

Individual

Manager

Blackpool

Leeds United

Huddersfield Town

Preston North End

Bengaluru

Individual

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