Jack Simpson

Career
Simpson worked his way through the Bournemouth youth system where he gained his first professional contract in the 14/15 season. He made his first team debut in the 17/18 season. The next two seasons he played 8 times, mostly from the bench. During the 20/21 season he was loaned out to Cardiff City where he was a key player, appearing 47 times, scoring 1 and assisting 2 from center back even though they were relegated. After this good season, Bournemouth didn't want to renew his contract and he was released when his contract ran out. Hull City signed him where he had a good season for the Championship side, play 1 and assisting 3. The next two season dropped off in terms of game time, only 18 games but one goal for the lad. He was released at the end of the 23/24 season which then, aged 28 signed for League One side Gateshead. He came in as one of the best defenders at the club, playing 40 times and providing 4 assists from the back. The next year saw Gateshead improve to a play-off contender, Simpson was part of a solid defence, only letting in 38 goals in the league. Simpson played 38 times and assisted once. The 26/27 was very good for Simpson, mostly playing at left back he assisted 3 goals in 33 games and in turn helped the club to League One victory along with the Leasing.com victory. Being a versitle defender by playing center back and left back, Jack managed to play 31 games for Gateshead in the 27/28 season at the age of 31. Being a key expereinecd player, he also was awarded Old Player of the Season at the club that year. The next season would mark half a decade playing for Gateshead for Jack. He was a key player at left back, assisting 3 goals over 30 games that year.