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{{Short description|English footballer and coach (born 1969)}} |
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{{Use British English|date=July 2017}} |
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| playername = Simon Grayson |
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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}} |
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{{Infobox football biography |
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| fullname = Simon Nicholas Grayson |
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| name = Simon Grayson |
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| nickname = Larry |
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| image = Simon Grayson (2018).jpg |
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| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1969|12|16|df=y}} |
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| caption = Grayson in 2018 |
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| cityofbirth = [[Ripon]] |
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| fullname = Simon Nicholas Grayson<ref name="Hugman">{{Hugman|7674|access-date=29 March 2017}}</ref> |
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| countryofbirth = [[England]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|12|16|df=y}}<ref name="Hugman"/> |
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| currentclub = [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] (manager) |
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| birth_place = [[Ripon]], England<ref name="Hugman"/> |
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| position = [[Defender (football)|Defender]] (retired) |
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| height = |
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| years = 1988–1992<br />1992–1997<br />1997–1999<br />1999–2002<br />2000<br />2001<br />2001<br />2002<br />2002–2005 |
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| position = [[Right back]], [[midfielder]] |
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| clubs = [[Leeds United A.F.C.|Leeds United]]<br />[[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]]<br />[[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]]<br />[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]<br />→ [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] (loan)<br />→ [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]] (loan)<br />→ [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] (loan)<br />→ [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] (loan)<br />[[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]]<br />'''Career''' |
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| youthyears1 = 1984–1988 |
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| caps(goals) = {{0}}{{0}}2 {{0}}(0)<br />188 {{0}}(4)<br />{{0}}49 {{0}}(0)<br />{{0}}35 {{0}}(0)<br />{{0}}{{0}}5 {{0}}(0)<br />{{0}}13 {{0}}(0)<br />{{0}}10 {{0}}(1)<br />{{0}}{{0}}7 {{0}}(0)<br />126 {{0}}(6)<br />'''434 (11)''' |
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| youthclubs1 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |
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| manageryears = 2005–present |
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| years1 = 1988–1992 |
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| managerclubs = [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] |
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| clubs1 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |
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| caps1 = 2 |
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| goals1 = 0 |
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| years2 = 1992–1997 |
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| clubs2 = [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] |
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| caps2 = 188 |
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| goals2 = 4 |
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| years3 = 1997–1999 |
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| clubs3 = [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] |
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| caps3 = 48 |
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| goals3 = 0 |
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| years4 = 1999–2002 |
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| clubs4 = [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] |
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| caps4 = 34 |
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| goals4 = 0 |
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| years5 = 2000 |
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| clubs5 = → [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] (loan) |
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| caps5 = 5 |
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| goals5 = 0 |
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| years6 = 2001 |
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| clubs6 = → [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]] (loan) |
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| caps6 = 13 |
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| goals6 = 0 |
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| years7 = 2001 |
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| clubs7 = → [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] (loan) |
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| caps7 = 10 |
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| goals7 = 1 |
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| years8 = 2002 |
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| clubs8 = → [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] (loan) |
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| caps8 = 7 |
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| goals8 = 0 |
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| years9 = 2002–2006 |
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| clubs9 = [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] |
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| caps9 = 126 |
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| goals9 = 6 |
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| totalcaps = 433 |
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| totalgoals = 11 |
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| manageryears1 = 2005–2008 |
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| managerclubs1 = [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] |
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| manageryears2 = 2008–2012 |
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| managerclubs2 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |
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| manageryears3 = 2012–2013 |
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| managerclubs3 = [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] |
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| manageryears4 = 2013–2017 |
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| managerclubs4 = [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] |
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| manageryears5 = 2017 |
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| managerclubs5 = [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] |
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| manageryears6 = 2018 |
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| managerclubs6 = [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] |
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| manageryears7 = 2019–2020 |
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| managerclubs7 = [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] |
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| manageryears9 = 2021 |
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| managerclubs9 = [[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]] |
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| manageryears10 = 2022–2023 |
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| managerclubs10 = [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] |
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''Simon |
'''Simon Nicholas Grayson''' (born 16 December 1969) is an English professional [[Manager (association football)|football manager]] and former [[Football player|player]]. |
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As a player, he was a [[right back]], but he was also utilised in [[Midfielder|midfield]] in a career that lasted from 1988 until 2006. Having started his career with [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] he played in the [[Premier League]] for [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]], [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] and [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], before moving into [[the Football League]] with [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]], [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]], [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]], Bradford City and [[Blackpool F.C.|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. |
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He is currently the manager of [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] and THEY ARE FUCKING SHIT WE HATE DONKEY LASHERS. BYRON EATS HIS DADS WINNETS!!!! BRISTO WAS ERE 2K8 !!!! guided them to promotion to [[Football League Championship|The Championship]] in 2007. He is the brother of [[cricket]]er [[Paul Grayson (cricketer)|Paul Grayson]], and he is nicknamed "Larry", after his namesake [[Larry Grayson]]. |
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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. |
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==Early career== |
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Grayson began his career at [[Leeds United A.F.C.|Leeds United]] in June 1988 as a midfielder/defender. He did not manage to make the big breakthrough at Leeds, playing just twice in four years. He signed for [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] in March 1992, and went on to make 229 appearances in five years, enjoying some silverware along the way, winning the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] in [[1996-97 in English football|1997]], and was voted the club's player of the season in the same year. |
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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 A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]], where he again gained promotion from [[EFL League One|League One]] via the play-offs, beating [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] in the final. In February 2013, Grayson became the new manager of [[Preston North End F.C.|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 A.F.C.|Sunderland]], [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]], Blackpool again and [[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]]. |
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==Aston Villa and beyond== |
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He moved to [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] in 1997, and made another 49 [[FA Premier League|Premier League]] appearances at [[Villa Park, England|Villa Park]]. He signed for [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] in July 1999, where he made 34 appearances in his first season. He lost his place the following season, and spent most of the next two years on loan, with spells at [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]], [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]], [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] and [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]]. |
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==Playing career== |
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He started playing football for Bedale FC after going through high school at Bedale High School.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunderland Role for Former Student|editor-last=Richardson|editor-first=Andy|work=Darlington & Stockton Times|issue=32–2017|date=11 August 2017|page=31|issn=2040-3933}}</ref> In June 1988 Grayson began his career with the club he had supported as a boy, [[Leeds United F.C.|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 F.C.|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 [[EFL Cup|League Cup]] in [[1997 Football League Cup Final|1997]], with Grayson scoring the goal against [[Wimbledon F.C.|Wimbledon]] which put them in the final,<ref>{{cite news |
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Grayson signed for Blackpool on a [[free transfer (soccer)|free transfer]] on [[19 July]] [[2002]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/2139080.stm "Blackpool sign Grayson" - BBC Sport]</ref> 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. |
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|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/grayson-takes-leicester-to-wembley-1272482.html |
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|title=Grayson takes Leicester to Wembley |
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|work=[[The Independent]] |
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|date=12 March 1997 |
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|access-date=4 June 2014 |
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|location=London |
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|last=Moore |
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|archive-date=25 September 2015 |
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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925224221/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/grayson-takes-leicester-to-wembley-1272482.html |
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}}</ref> and was voted the club's player of the season in the same year. |
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Grayson moved to [[Brian Little]]'s [[Aston Villa F.C.|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<ref>{{cite news |
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==Management== |
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|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-grayson-saves-blushing-villa-1136775.html |
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|title=Grayson saves blushing Villa |
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|work=[[The Independent]] |
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|date=3 January 1998 |
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|access-date=2 February 2010 |
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|location=London |
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|first=Philip |
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|last=Barton |
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|archive-date=4 March 2016 |
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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304200432/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-grayson-saves-blushing-villa-1136775.html |
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}}</ref> and West Bromwich Albion.<ref>{{cite news |
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|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-yorkes-derby-delight-1140873.html |
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|title=Yorke's derby delight |
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|work=[[The Independent]] |
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|date=24 January 1998 |
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|access-date=2 February 2010 |
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|location=London |
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|first=Nick |
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|last=Callow |
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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304215709/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-yorkes-derby-delight-1140873.html |
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}}</ref> He then signed for [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|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 (association football)|loan]], with spells at [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]], [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]], [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] (where he scored once against Reading)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1606923.stm |title=Notts County 3–4 Reading |work=BBC Sport |date=20 October 2001 |access-date=2 February 2010 |archive-date=15 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315141503/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1606923.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]]. Grayson signed for [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] on a [[Free transfer (football)|free transfer]] on 19 July 2002.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/2139080.stm |title=Blackpool sign Grayson |work=BBC Sport |date=19 July 2002 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=6 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206092556/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/2139080.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> He made more than 100 appearances for the ''Seasiders'' and [[Captain (association football)|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|date=March 2017}} In 2004 he started the [[2004 Football League Trophy Final|final]] as Blackpool won the [[2003–04 Football League Trophy]].<ref>{{cite news |
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|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3517244.stm |
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|title=Blackpool 2–0 Southend |
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|work=BBC Sport |
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|date=21 March 2004 |
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|access-date=27 October 2018 |
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|archive-date=26 July 2004 |
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==Managerial career== |
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===Blackpool=== |
===Blackpool=== |
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[[File:Simon Grayson BFC league positions.jpg|thumb|[[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]]'s finishing positions in [[the Football League]] under Grayson. 2008's finish of 19th surpassed the previous high of [[Blackpool F.C. season 1971–72|1971–72]], under [[Bob Stokoe]]]] |
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Grayson moved into coaching in 2004-05, managing the reserve squad at [[Bloomfield Road]] with some success. The fact that the reserve side were winning and playing passing football did not go unnoticed, and he was named caretaker manager of the first team in November 2005 following [[Colin Hendry]]'s departure. After successfully preventing Blackpool from relegation that season he was given the job on a permanent basis for the start of the 2006-07 season where he has steered a Blackpool side battling against relegation last season to promotion contenders. |
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Grayson moved into coaching in the [[2004–05 in English football|2004–05 season]], managing the [[Reserve team|reserve squad]] at [[Bloomfield Road]] with some success.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}} He was named [[caretaker manager]] of the first team in November 2005, following the departure of [[Colin Hendry]].<ref name="Grayson handed Seasiders' reins">{{cite news |title=Grayson handed Seasiders' reins |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/4426112.stm |work=BBC Sport |date=10 November 2005 |access-date=30 March 2017}}</ref> After diverting Blackpool away from relegation that season he was given the job on a permanent basis for the start of the [[2006–07 in English football|2006–07 season]]. Grayson retired from playing at the end of the [[2005–06 in English football|2005–06 season]] to focus purely on the managerial side of the game. |
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Grayson retired from playing at the end of the 2005-06 season to focus purely on the managerial side of the game. |
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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 |
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 [[English Football League play-offs|play-off]] positions. The run also brought attendances of more than 7,000 to Bloomfield Road. This led to Grayson being awarded the [[EFL League One Manager of the Month|Manager of the Month]] award for December.<ref name="MoM">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6230953.stm |title=Grayson collects monthly accolade |work=BBC Sport |date=4 January 2007 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=24 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724065856/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6230953.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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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 F.C.|Aldershot Town]] 4–2 at Bloomfield Road. They were knocked out by [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]], who beat them 3–2 after [[extra time]], in a [[Replay (sports)|replay]] at [[Carrow Road]] on 13 February, narrowly missing out on a trip to London to face [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] in the last sixteen.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/6349599.stm |title=Norwich 3–2 Blackpool, FA Cup 4R |work=BBC Sport |date=13 February 2007 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=4 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104071413/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/6349599.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Grayson received his second League One Manager of the Month award of the 2006–07 season in May 2007.<ref name=MoM2>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6619523.stm |title=Blackpool boss lands April prize |work=BBC Sport |date=3 May 2007 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=24 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724065925/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6619523.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Two days later, on 5 May 2007, Grayson guided Blackpool to a final placing of third, and thus a place in the play-offs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/6603011.stm |title=Swansea 3–6 Blackpool |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 May 2007 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=4 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104032617/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/6603011.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Blackpool beat [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] 5–2 on aggregate over the two legs of the [[2007 Football League play-offs#League One|play-off semi-final]]. They met [[Yeovil Town F.C.|Yeovil Town]] in the final at the newly renovated [[Wembley Stadium]] on 27 May and won 2–0, securing promotion to the [[EFL Championship|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 F.C.|Leicester City]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/6931092.stm |title=Leicester 0–1 Blackpool |work=BBC Sport |date=11 August 2007 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=12 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112181907/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/6931092.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> and a victory against [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] in the League Cup.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}} |
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On [[May 1]], 2007, Grayson was fined £250 by the [[The Football Association|FA]] for remarks made to an official during a match at [[Rotherham United F.C.|Rotherham United]] back on [[March 27]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6611707.stm Blackpool manager handed FA fine - BBC Sport]</ref> |
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[[File:Simon Grayson.png|thumb|upright|Grayson as manager of Blackpool in 2008]] |
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Grayson received his second League One "Manager of the Month" award of the 2006-07 season in May 2007.<ref name=MoM2>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6619523.stm Blackpool boss lands April prize - BBC Sport]</ref> Two days later, on [[May 5]], 2007, Grayson guided Blackpool to a third-place finishing position in League One and a place in the end-of-season play-offs.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/6603011.stm Swansea 3-6 Blackpool - BBC Sport]</ref> |
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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 F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] at [[White Hart Lane]], where Spurs won 2–0.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7065202.stm Tottenham 2–0 Blackpool] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180812022853/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7065202.stm |date=12 August 2018 }} – ''BBC Sport''</ref> In December 2007 Grayson signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, following two years working without a formal contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://world.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1196709,00.html |title="We speak to Simon Grayson" – Blackpool F.C.'s official website |publisher=Blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024258/http://world.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1196709,00.html |archive-date=5 April 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/content/articles/2007/12/21/bfc_grayson_signs_contract_feature.shtml |title="Grayson signs a contract – finally!" – ''BBC Lancashire'' |publisher=BBC |date=21 December 2007 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=29 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629113915/http://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/content/articles/2007/12/21/bfc_grayson_signs_contract_feature.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2008, Blackpool finished nineteenth in the Championship.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}} |
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Blackpool beat [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] 5-2 on aggregate over the two legs of the play-off semi-final. They met [[Yeovil Town F.C.|Yeovil Town]] in the final at the newly-renovated [[Wembley Stadium]] on [[May 27]] and won 2-0, securing promotion to [[Football League Championship|The Championship]]. It was their tenth-consecutive victory, a new club record. |
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Grayson was heavily linked with the vacant managerial post at [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], with whom he started his playing career, following the dismissal of [[Gary McAllister]] in December 2008,<ref name="Gazette4125558">{{cite news | last= Hay | first= Phil | title= Blackpool reject Leeds United's Grayson approach | work= [[Yorkshire Evening Post]] | date= 22 December 2008 | url= http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/leedsunited/Leeds-United-Grayson-in-line.4815752.jp | access-date= 22 December 2008 | archive-date= 25 December 2008 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081225035156/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/leedsunited/Leeds-United-Grayson-in-line.4815752.jp | url-status= live }}</ref> but Blackpool refused permission for Leeds to speak to Grayson.<ref name="bfc1497115">{{cite news | title= Club Statement | publisher= [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] | date= 22 December 2008 | url= http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1497115,00.html | access-date= 22 December 2008 | url-status= dead | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081223123626/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1497115,00.html | archive-date= 23 December 2008 }}</ref><ref name="bbc7796182">{{cite news | title= Blackpool snub Leeds Grayson move | work= [[BBC Sport]] | date= 22 December 2008 | url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/7796182.stm | access-date= 22 December 2008 | archive-date= 13 January 2016 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160113003653/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/7796182.stm | url-status= live }}</ref> 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.<ref name=bbc040909>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/low/football/teams/l/leeds_united/7992521.stm "Leeds settle dispute over Grayson"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315141504/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/7992521.stm |date=15 March 2023 }} ''BBC Sport''. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2009.</ref> |
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For the first league game in the Championship, on [[August 11]], 2007, Blackpool travelled to [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]], with whom Grayson spent the longest period as a player. Blackpool won by a single goal.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/6931092.stm Leicester 0-1 Blackpool - BBC Sport]</ref> This victory, combined with one in the next game at [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] on [[August 14]], extended Blackpool's run of consecutive victories to twelve games. The run was ended four days later with a draw at [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]], but their unbeaten record was extended to thirteen games. |
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In October 2007, he guided Blackpool to the fourth round of the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] for the first time in thirty-five years. They were drawn against [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] at [[White Hart Lane]]. Their interest in the competition ended, as Spurs won 2-0.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7065202.stm Tottenham 2-0 Blackpool] - BBC Sport</ref> |
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Grayson's first game in charge was at [[Elland Road]] on Boxing Day against one of his former clubs, [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]], who were top of [[2008–09 Football League One|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.<ref>{{cite news |
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|last=Sutcliffe}}</ref> 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 F.C.|Millwall]], which Leeds lost 2–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news |title=Leeds 1–1 Millwall (agg 1–2) |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8038226.stm |access-date=26 February 2021 |work=BBC Sport |date=14 May 2009 |archive-date=5 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090605003817/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8038226.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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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 F.C.|Liverpool]]. In that season's [[FA Cup]], Grayson led Leeds to a 1–0 victory away to [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], their first win at [[Old Trafford]] since 1981.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8433901.stm "Man Utd 0 – 1 Leeds United"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100415091513/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8433901.stm |date=15 April 2010 }} – ''BBC Sport''</ref> Grayson's side also earned Leeds a replay against Premiership opposition [[Tottenham Hotspur]] after a 2–2 draw at White Hart Lane.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}} |
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On [[December 21]], [[2007]], Grayson signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him as manager of Blackpool until June 2010.<ref>[http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1196709,00.html "We speak to Simon Grayson" - Blackpool F.C.'s official website]</ref> He had been working for two years without a contract.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/content/articles/2007/12/21/bfc_grayson_signs_contract_feature.shtml "Grayson signs a contract - finally!" - BBC Lancashire]</ref> |
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Grayson's Leeds side was promoted on 8 May 2010 after beating [[Bristol Rovers F.C.|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 F.C.|Middlesbrough]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/9085033.stm | work=BBC News | title=Middlesbrough 1–2 Leeds | date=16 October 2010}}</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110113/grayson-named-manager-of-the-month_2247585_2265545 |title=News | Grayson Named Manager of the Month |publisher=Leeds United A.F.C. |access-date=19 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928101734/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110113/grayson-named-manager-of-the-month_2247585_2265545 |archive-date=28 September 2012 }}</ref> After a dip in form Leeds dropped out of the playoffs and finished the season in 7th place.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}} |
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On 1 February 2012, Grayson was dismissed by Leeds United due to lack of results he was getting.<ref>{{cite news|title=Simon Grayson sacked as manager by Leeds United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16839801|work=BBC Sport|access-date=1 February 2012|archive-date=1 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201202145/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16839801|url-status=live}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web|title=Simon Grayson- A Club Statement|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120201/simon-grayson-a-club-statement_2247585_2596550|publisher=Leeds United official website|access-date=1 February 2012|archive-date=14 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914094002/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20120201/simon-grayson-a-club-statement_2247585_2596550|url-status=live}}</ref> His last result was a 4–1 defeat to Birmingham City on 31 January 2012.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}} |
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===Huddersfield Town=== |
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On 20 February 2012, just five days after [[Lee Clark (footballer)|Lee Clark]] was dismissed as manager, Grayson became the new manager of [[EFL League One|League One]] club Huddersfield Town on a {{frac|3|1|2}}-year deal.<ref name="Huddersfield Town appoint Simon Grayson as manager">{{cite news |title=Huddersfield Town appoint Simon Grayson as manager |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17099193 |work=BBC Sport |date=20 February 2012 |access-date=30 March 2017 |archive-date=31 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131044744/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17099193 |url-status=live }}</ref> His first game in charge of the Terriers was in their 2–0 home victory over [[Exeter City F.C.|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=25/02/2012 Match Report|url=http://www.htafc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3409069|work=Huddersfield Town AFC|access-date=13 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016172848/http://www.htafc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3409069|archive-date=16 October 2013}}</ref> While remaining unbeaten, his next five games in charge proved to be mostly unspectacular, resulting in four draws against [[Stevenage F.C.|Stevenage]], [[Bury F.C.|Bury]], [[Rochdale A.F.C.|Rochdale]] and [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] also defeating [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]] in a 1–0 home victory.<ref>{{cite news|title=Huddersfield Town Results|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/huddersfield-town/results|work=BBC Sport|access-date=13 October 2013|archive-date=31 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231112637/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/huddersfield-town/results|url-status=live}}</ref> The early pattern of these results remained similar to those of the previous manager, [[Lee Clark (footballer)|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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3268/league-one/2012/02/22/2922284/lee-clark-aims-for-immediate-return-to-management-after |title=Lee Clark aims for immediate return to management after Huddersfield Town sacking |publisher=Goal.com |date=22 February 2012 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=26 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226042808/http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3268/league-one/2012/02/22/2922284/lee-clark-aims-for-immediate-return-to-management-after |url-status=live }}</ref> With 10 games remaining Town occupied 4th position in League One,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/tables |title=Football – Tables |work=BBC Sport |date=1 January 1970 |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=19 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619014126/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/tables |url-status=live }}</ref> contrary to the chairman [[Dean Hoyle]]'s brief urging the club to reach one of the top two positions.<ref>{{cite web |last=Booth |first=Mel |url=http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2012/02/21/huddersfield-town-chairman-dean-hoyle-on-why-lee-clark-was-sacked-i-had-lost-faith-86081-30371379/ |title=Huddersfield Town chairman Dean Hoyle on why Lee Clark was sacked: "I had lost faith" – Huddersfield Town News – HTAFC – Huddersfield Examiner |date=21 February 2012 |publisher=Examiner.co.uk |access-date=19 June 2013 |archive-date=15 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315141459/https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/huddersfield-town-chairman-dean-hoyle-4959090 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 26 May 2012, Grayson led Huddersfield to [[2012 Football League One play-off final|play-off]] victory over [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]], gaining promotion to the Championship.<ref>{{cite news |last=Begley |first=Emlyn |title=Huddersfield promoted after epic shoot-out win over Sheffield United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18127853 |access-date=26 February 2021 |work=BBC Sport |date=26 May 2012 |archive-date=16 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316140632/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18127853 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Grayson's first match in charge of Huddersfield in the Championship came on 17 August 2012, a 1–0 defeat away to [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19205087 |title=Cardiff 1–0 Huddersfield |work=BBC Sport |date=17 August 2012 |access-date=11 February 2018 |archive-date=18 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818010543/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19205087 |url-status=live }}</ref> His first Championship win as the club's manager was on 25 August 2012, a 2–0 home victory against [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19304302 |title=Huddersfield 2–0 Burnley |work=BBC Sport |date=25 August 2012 |access-date=11 February 2018 |archive-date=26 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226185831/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19304302 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 1 December 2012, Grayson managed Huddersfield against his former side Leeds for the first time, losing 4–2 at home.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20474777 |title=Huddersfield 2–4 Leeds |work=BBC Sport |date=1 December 2012 |access-date=11 February 2018 |archive-date=8 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208134215/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20474777 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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He was dismissed by Huddersfield on 24 January 2013, following a run of 12 consecutive matches without victory stretching back to 17 November 2012.<ref>{{cite news |title=Simon Grayson sacked by Huddersfield Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21184105 |work=BBC Sport |date=24 January 2013 |access-date=30 March 2017 |archive-date=17 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017054028/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21184105 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===Preston North End=== |
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Simon Grayson was appointed manager of Preston North End on 18 February 2013<ref>{{cite news |title=Simon Grayson named Preston North End manager |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21499533 |work=BBC Sport |date=18 February 2013 |access-date=30 March 2017 |archive-date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130222443/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21499533 |url-status=live }}</ref> and went [[2012–13 Preston North End F.C. season#Results|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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/21999134|title=Preston 2–0 Oldham|work=BBC Sport|date=9 April 2013|access-date=1 January 2023|archive-date=1 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101165714/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/21999134|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27320966|title=Rotherham 3–1 Preston (4–2 agg.)|last=Woodcock|first=Ian|work=BBC Sport|date=15 May 2014|access-date=1 January 2023|archive-date=1 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101163745/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27320966|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32770740|title=Preston North End 4–0 Swindon Town|last=Middleton|first=Nathan|work=[[BBC Sport]]|date=24 May 2015|access-date=1 January 2023|archive-date=16 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716144226/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32770740|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Sunderland=== |
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On 29 June 2017, Grayson was named as the new manager of newly relegated Championship club [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], replacing [[David Moyes]], on a three-year contract.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jun/29/sunderland-shelve-takeover-talks-close-preston-simon-grayson |title=Sunderland appoint Simon Grayson as manager after shelving takeover talks |newspaper=The Guardian |location=London |date=29 June 2017 |access-date=30 June 2017 |archive-date=29 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629234614/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jun/29/sunderland-shelve-takeover-talks-close-preston-simon-grayson |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 F.C.|Derby County]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40748928|title=Sunderland 1–1 Derby County|work=BBC Sport|access-date=23 October 2017|date=4 August 2017|archive-date=14 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014191911/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40748928|url-status=live}}</ref> In his following fixture, his team defeated [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] at [[Carrow Road]], with the final result 3–1,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40841330|title=Norwich City 1–3 Sunderland|work=BBC Sport|access-date=23 October 2017|date=13 August 2017|archive-date=16 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816012835/http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40841330|url-status=live}}</ref> Sunderland went on to record another draw,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40871608|title=Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Sunderland|work=BBC Sport|date=16 August 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=9 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909094048/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40871608|url-status=live}}</ref> before commencing a four-game losing streak,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40907938|title=Sunderland 0–2 Leeds United|work=BBC Sport|date=19 August 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=22 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022111716/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40907938|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40983504|title=Barnsley 3–0 Sunderland|work=BBC Sport|date=26 August 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=19 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119190603/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40983504|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41132794|title=Sunderland 1–2 Sheffield United|work=BBC Sport|date=9 September 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=25 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925133919/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41132794|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41156274|title=Sunderland 0–1 Nottingham Forest|work=BBC Sport|date=12 September 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=8 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008214555/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41156274|url-status=live}}</ref> until drawing one again.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41209771|title=Hully City 1–1 Sunderland|work=BBC Sport|access-date=23 October 2017|date=16 September 2017|archive-date=5 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805073726/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41209771|url-status=live}}</ref> After a 2–1 defeat to [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]], Sunderland dropped into relegation zone.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41289618|title=Sunderland 1–2 Cardiff City|work=BBC Sport|date=23 September 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=30 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930090245/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41289618|url-status=live}}</ref> On 26 September 2017, his team suffered a 5–2 loss to [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]] at [[Portman Road]], with them moving down to twenty-third place in their division.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41315199|title=Ipswich Town 5–2 Sunderland|work=BBC Sport|date=26 September 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=28 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028221926/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41315199|url-status=live}}</ref> Grayson's team then recorded three consecutive draws,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41369651|title=Preston North End 2–2 Sunderland|work=BBC Sport|date=30 September 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=3 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003055705/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41369651|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41534039|title=Sunderland 1–1 Queens Park Rangers|work=BBC Sport|date=14 October 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=17 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017070159/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41534039|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41618272|title=Brentford 3–3 Sunderland|work=BBC Sport|date=21 October 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|archive-date=23 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023120911/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41618272|url-status=live}}</ref> however, they did not move from their league position. He was dismissed after a 3–3 home draw with [[Bolton Wanderers]] on 31 October.<ref name=SunderlandOut>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41826412 |title=Simon Grayson: Sunderland sack manager after 18 games in charge |work=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2017 |access-date=12 February 2018 |archive-date=12 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212213206/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41826412 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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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".<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.safc.com/news/club-news/2017/october/club-statement |title= Simon Grayson departs |publisher= Sunderland A.F.C. |date= 31 October 2017 |access-date= 31 October 2017 |archive-date= 7 November 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171107031715/https://www.safc.com/news/club-news/2017/october/club-statement |url-status= live }}</ref> |
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===Bradford City=== |
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On 11 February 2018, Grayson was announced as the manager of League One club Bradford City, following the dismissal of [[Stuart McCall]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43024270 |title=Simon Grayson appointed new Bradford City boss |work=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2018 |access-date=12 February 2018 |archive-date=11 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111074714/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43024270 |url-status=live }}</ref> He won three out of 14 games as they finished 11th, and left at the end of his contract in May.<ref>{{cite news |title=Simon Grayson: Bradford City manager leaves after short-term deal ends |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44042671 |access-date=26 February 2021 |work=BBC Sport |date=8 May 2018 |archive-date=29 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029203850/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44042671 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===Return to Blackpool=== |
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On 6 July 2019, the day after Terry McPhillips announced his resignation, Grayson was appointed Blackpool manager on a two-year contract.<ref name= Blackpoolnews>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2019/july/simon-grayson-returns-as-blackpool-manager/|title=Blackpool FC News|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706114746/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2019/july/simon-grayson-returns-as-blackpool-manager/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Simon Grayson: Blackpool sack manager after one win in 12 games |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51476454 |access-date=26 February 2021 |work=BBC Sport |date=12 February 2020 |archive-date=14 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214091558/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51476454 |url-status=live }}</ref> He managed [[Kendal Town F.C.|Kendal Town]] for one game in October 2020, covering for the self-isolating [[Chris Humphrey]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/bbccumbriasport/status/1321163076285140993 BBC Cumbria Sport] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027185339/https://twitter.com/bbccumbriasport/status/1321163076285140993 |date=27 October 2020 }} – Twitter, 27 October 2020</ref> |
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===Fleetwood Town=== |
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On 31 January 2021, Grayson was appointed manager of [[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]], following the departure of previous manager [[Joey Barton]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55878900 "Simon Grayson: Fleetwood Town name ex-Leeds, Huddersfield and Blackpool boss as their head coach"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207144938/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55878900 |date=7 February 2021 }} – ''BBC Sport'', 31 January 2021</ref> Grayson left Fleetwood on 24 November 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59400642|title=Simon Grayson: Fleetwood Town manager leaves after eight-game winless run|date=24 November 2021|access-date=24 November 2021|archive-date=24 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124134327/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59400642|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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=== Bengaluru === |
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On 8 June 2022, [[Indian Super League]] side [[Bengaluru FC]] announced the appointment of Grayson on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Englishman Simon Grayson has signed a two-year deal as the Blues' Head Coach |url=https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/1534491966981165056 |access-date=8 June 2022 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608112937/https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/1534491966981165056 |url-status=live }}</ref> He reached the [[2022–23 Indian Super League|2022-23]] ISL Final with Bengaluru FC but lost on penalties to [[Mohun Bagan Super Giant|ATK Mohun Bagan]]. |
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On 9 December 2023, he mutually agreed to part ways with the club after a 4-0 defeat to [[Mumbai City FC]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=bengalurufc |author=Bengalouru FC |number=1733335757828624460 |title=CLUB STATEMENT: Bengaluru Football Club and Head Coach Simon Grayson have mutually agreed to part ways. |date=9 December 2023 |access-date=25 May 2024}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Grayson's son, [[Joe Grayson|Joe]], made his competitive debut for [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] on 28 August 2018. In doing so the pair became the third father-son duo to play for the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rovers.co.uk/teams/development-squad/profiles/defender/joe-grayson/|title=Joe Grayson profile|access-date=9 January 2019|publisher=Blackburn Rovers F.C.|archive-date=29 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829000126/https://www.rovers.co.uk/teams/development-squad/profiles/defender/joe-grayson/|url-status=live}}</ref> He is brother to former professional cricketer [[Paul Grayson (cricketer)|Paul Grayson]].<ref> |
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{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/oh-brother-graysons-glad-to-play-family-fortunes-1801096.html%3famp|title= Paul Grayson|date=23 October 2011|access-date=22 May 2020|work=The Independent}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
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{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |
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|- |
|- |
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!rowspan="2"| |
!rowspan="2"|Club |
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!rowspan="2"| |
!rowspan="2"|Season |
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! |
!colspan="3"|League |
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! |
!colspan="2"|[[FA Cup]] |
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!colspan=" |
!colspan="2"|[[League Cup]] |
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!colspan="2"|Other |
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!colspan="2"|Europe |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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|- |
|- |
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!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |
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!G!!W!!D!!L!!Win % |
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|- |
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|rowspan="3" |[[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |
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|[[1987–88 Football League|1987–88]]<ref name="SGLU">{{cite web|url=https://www.ozwhitelufc.net.au/leeds_stats/leeds_united_player_details/G/GraysonSN_LUFC.php|title=Games played by Simon Grayson for Leeds United|access-date=12 September 2020|archive-date=20 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620222813/https://www.ozwhitelufc.net.au/leeds_stats/leeds_united_player_details/G/GraysonSN_LUFC.php|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|[[Football League Second Division|Second Division]] |
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|2||0||0||0||0||0||1<ref name="FMC" group="lower-alpha">Appearances in the [[Full Members' Cup]]</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |
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|- |
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|[[1991–92 Leeds United A.F.C. season|1991–92]]<ref name="SGLU" /> |
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|[[Football League First Division|First Division]] |
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|0||0||0||0||0||0||1<ref name="FMC" group="lower-alpha" />||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |
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|- |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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!2!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!2!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!4!!0 |
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|- |
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|rowspan="7" |[[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] |
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|[[1991–92 Leicester City F.C. season|1991–92]]<ref name="SGLC">{{cite web|url=https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/history/players/?pid=260|title=Games played by Simon Grayson for Leicester City|access-date=12 September 2020|archive-date=28 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428023534/https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/history/players/?pid=260|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|Second Division |
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|13||0||0||0||0||0||3<ref name="D2PO" group="lower-alpha">Appearances in the [[1992 Football League play-offs|Second Division play-offs]]</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||16||0 |
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|- |
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|[[1992–93 Leicester City F.C. season|1992–93]]<ref name="SGLC"/> |
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|rowspan="2" |First Division |
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|24||1||0||0||2||0||3<ref name="2AIC&1D1PO" group="lower-alpha">Two appearances in the [[1992-93 Anglo-Italian Cup|Anglo-Italian Cup]] and one appearance in the [[1993 Football League play-offs|First Division play-offs]]</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||29||1 |
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|- |
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|[[1993–94 Leicester City F.C. season|1993–94]]<ref name="SGLC"/> |
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|40||1||1||0||3||0||5<ref name="AIC&3D1PO" group="lower-alpha">Two appearances in the [[1993-94 Anglo-Italian Cup|Anglo-Italian Cup]] and three appearances in the [[1994 Football League play-offs|First Division play-offs]]</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||49||1 |
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|- |
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|[[1994–95 Leicester City F.C. season|1994–95]]<ref name="SGLC"/> |
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|[[Premier League]] |
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|34||0||3||0||2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||39||0 |
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|- |
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|[[1995–96 Leicester City F.C. season|1995–96]]<ref name="SGLC"/> |
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|First Division |
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|41||2||2||0||4||0||3<ref name="D1PO" group="lower-alpha">Appearances in the [[1996 Football League play-offs|First Division play-offs]]</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||50||2 |
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|- |
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|[[1996–97 Leicester City F.C. season|1996–97]]<ref name="SGLC"/> |
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|Premier League |
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|36||0||3||0||7||2||0||0||colspan="2"|—||46||2 |
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|- |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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!188!!4!!9!!0!!18!!2!!14!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!229!!6 |
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|- |
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|rowspan="3" |[[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] |
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|[[1997–98 Aston Villa F.C. season|1997–98]]<ref name="sb9798">{{soccerbase season|3051|1997|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|rowspan="2" |Premier League |
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|33||0||4||2||1||0||0||0||6<ref name="UC" group="lower-alpha">Appearances in the [[UEFA Cup]]</ref>||0||44||2 |
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|- |
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|[[1998–99 Aston Villa F.C. season|1998–99]]<ref name="sb9899">{{soccerbase season|3051|1998|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|15||0||1||0||1||0||0||0||3<ref name="UC" group="lower-alpha" />||0||20||0 |
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|- |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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!48!!0!!5!!2!!2!!0!!0!!0!!9!!0!!64!!2 |
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|- |
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|rowspan="3" |[[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] |
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|[[1999–2000 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season|1999–2000]]<ref name="sb9900">{{soccerbase season|3051|1999|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|rowspan="2" |First Division |
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|34||0||3||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||38||0 |
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|- |
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|[[2000–01 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season|2000–01]]<ref name="sb0001">{{soccerbase season|3051|2000|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|0||0||0||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |
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|- |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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!34!!0!!3!!0!!2!!0!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!39!!0 |
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|- |
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|[[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]] (loan) |
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|[[2000–01 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season|2000–01]]<ref name="sb0001"/> |
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|First Division |
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|5||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||5||0 |
|||
|- |
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|[[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]] (loan) |
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|[[2000–01 Stockport County F.C. season|2000–01]]<ref name="sb0001"/> |
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|First Division |
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|13||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||14||0 |
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|- |
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|[[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] (loan) |
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|[[2001–02 Football League|2001–02]]<ref name="sb0102">{{soccerbase season|3051|2001|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|Second Division |
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|10||1||0||0||1||0||2<ref name="FLT" group="lower-alpha">Appearances in the [[EFL Trophy|Football League Trophy]]</ref>||0||colspan="2"|—||13||1 |
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|- |
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|[[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] (loan) |
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|[[2001–02 Football League|2001–02]]<ref name="sb0102"/> |
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|First Division |
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|7||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||7||0 |
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|- |
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|rowspan="5" |[[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] |
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|[[2002–03 Blackpool F.C. season|2002–03]]<ref name="sb0203">{{soccerbase season|3051|2002|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|rowspan="2" |Second Division |
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|45||3||3||0||1||0||1<ref name="FLT" group="lower-alpha" />||0||colspan="2"|—||50||3 |
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|- |
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|[[2003–04 Blackpool F.C. season|2003–04]]<ref name="sb0304">{{soccerbase season|3051|2003|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|33||1||2||0||3||0||5<ref name="FLT" group="lower-alpha" />||0||colspan="2"|—||43||1 |
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|- |
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|[[2004–05 Blackpool F.C. season|2004–05]]<ref name="sb0405">{{soccerbase season|3051|2004|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|rowspan="2" |[[EFL League One|League One]] |
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|36||2||4||0||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||43||2 |
|||
|- |
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|[[2005–06 Blackpool F.C. season|2005–06]]<ref name="sb0506">{{soccerbase season|3051|2005|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref> |
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|12||0||1||0||2||1||1<ref name="FLT" group="lower-alpha" />||0||colspan="2"|—||16||1 |
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|- |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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!126!!6!!10!!0!!7!!1!!9!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!152!!7 |
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|- |
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!colspan="3" |Career total |
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!433!!11!!28!!2!!30!!3!!27!!0!!9!!0!!527!!16 |
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{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}} |
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==Managerial statistics== |
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{{updated|match played 8 December 2023}} |
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{| class=wikitable style="text-align: center" |
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|+ Managerial record by team and tenure |
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|- |
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!rowspan=2|Team |
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!rowspan=2|From |
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!rowspan=2|To |
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!colspan=5|Record |
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!rowspan=2|{{abbr|Ref|Reference}} |
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|- |
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!{{abbr|P|Matches played}}!!{{abbr|W|Matches won}}!!{{abbr|D|Matches drawn}}!!{{abbr|L|Matches lost}}!!{{abbr|Win %|Win percentage}} |
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|- |
|- |
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|align=left|[[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] |
|align=left|[[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] |
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|align=left|10 November 2005 |
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|{{flagicon|England}} |
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|align=left| |
|align=left|23 December 2008 |
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{{WDL|163|60|51|52|decimals=2}} |
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|align=left|''Present'' |
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|<ref name="Grayson handed Seasiders' reins"/><ref name="Managers: Simon Grayson"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Blackpool: Results/matches: 2005/06 |url=http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=317&teamTabs=results&season_id=135 |work=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |access-date=30 March 2017 |archive-date=31 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331033954/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=317&teamTabs=results&season_id=135 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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||135||52||43||40||38.51 |
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|- |
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|align=left|[[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |
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|align=left|23 December 2008 |
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|align=left|1 February 2012 |
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{{WDL|169|84|40|45|decimals=2}} |
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|<ref name="Managers: Simon Grayson"/> |
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|- |
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|align=left|[[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] |
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|align=left|20 February 2012 |
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|align=left|24 January 2013 |
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{{WDL|49|17|15|17|decimals=2}} |
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|<ref name="Huddersfield Town appoint Simon Grayson as manager"/><ref name="Managers: Simon Grayson"/> |
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|- |
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|align=left|[[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] |
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|align=left|18 February 2013 |
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|align=left|29 June 2017 |
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{{WDL|235|104|74|57|decimals=2}} |
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|<ref name="Managers: Simon Grayson"/> |
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|- |
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|align=left|[[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] |
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|align=left|29 June 2017 |
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|align=left|31 October 2017 |
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{{WDL|18|3|7|8|decimals=2}} |
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|<ref name=SunderlandOut/><ref name="Managers: Simon Grayson"/> |
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|- |
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|align=left|[[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]] |
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|align=left|11 February 2018 |
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|align=left|8 May 2018 |
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{{WDL|14|3|5|6|decimals=2}} |
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|<ref name="Managers: Simon Grayson">{{cite web |title=Managers: Simon Grayson |url=http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=2029 |work=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |access-date=17 February 2018 |archive-date=5 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005051759/http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=2029 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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|- |
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|align=left|[[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] |
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|align=left|6 July 2019 |
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|align=left|12 February 2020 |
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{{WDL|38|13|12|13|decimals=2}} |
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|<ref name="Managers: Simon Grayson"/> |
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|- |
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|align=left|[[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]] |
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|align=left|31 January 2021 |
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|align=left|24 November 2021 |
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{{WDL|43|13|10|20|decimals=2}} |
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|<ref name="Managers: Simon Grayson"/> |
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|- |
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| align=left |[[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]] |
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| align=left |8 June 2022 |
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| align=left |9 December 2023 |
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{{WDL|48|22|12|14|decimals=2}} |
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|<ref name="Bengaluru FC latest matches">{{cite web |title=Bengaluru FC latest matches |url=https://www.fotmob.com/teams/485935/fixtures/bengaluru-fc?page=1 |work=Fotmob |publisher=Fotmob |access-date=18 September 2022 |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170424/https://www.fotmob.com/teams/485935/fixtures/bengaluru-fc?page=1 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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|- |
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!colspan=3|Total |
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{{WDLtot|776|319|226|231|decimals=2}} |
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!— |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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===Player=== |
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'''Leicester City''' |
'''Leicester City''' |
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*[[Football League Cup]]: [[1996–97 Football League Cup|1996–97]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/claridge-s-fivestar-silver-service-1267700.html |title=Claridge's five-star silver service |first=Glenn |last=Moore |website=The Independent |date=16 April 1997 |access-date=2 April 2024}}</ref> |
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*'''[[Football League First Division|First Division]] play-off winner:''' [[1993-94 in English football|1993-94]], [[1995-96 in English football|1995-96]] |
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*[[EFL Championship play-offs|Football League First Division play-offs]]: [[1994 Football League play-offs#First Division|1994]], [[1996 Football League play-offs#First Division|1996]] |
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*'''[[Football League Cup|League Cup]] winner:''' [[1996-97 in English football|1996-97]] |
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'''Blackpool''' |
'''Blackpool''' |
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*[[Football League Trophy]]: [[2003–04 Football League Trophy|2003–04]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3517244.stm |title=Blackpool 2–0 Southend |website=BBC Sport |date=21 March 2004 |access-date=17 March 2024}}</ref> |
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*'''[[Football League Trophy|League Trophy]] winner:''' [[2003-04 in English football|2003-04]] |
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'''Individual''' |
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===As a manager=== |
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*[[Leicester City F.C.#Player of the Year|Leicester City Player of the Season]]: [[1993–94 Leicester City F.C. season|1993–94]], [[1996–97 Leicester City F.C. season|1996–97]] |
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===Manager=== |
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'''Blackpool''' |
'''Blackpool''' |
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*[[Football League One play-offs]]: [[2007 Football League play-offs#League One|2007]] |
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*'''[[Football League One|League One]] Manager of the Month:''' December 2006<ref name="MoM">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6230953.stm Grayson collects monthly accolade - BBC Sport]</ref>, April 2007<ref name="MoM2">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/6619523.stm Blackpool boss lands April prize - BBC Sport]</ref> |
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*'''[[Football League One|League One]] play-off winner:''' [[2006-07 in English football|2006-07]] |
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'''Leeds United''' |
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==See also== |
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*[[Football League One]] runners-up: [[2009–10 Football League One|2009–10]] |
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*[[Blackpool F.C. season 2005-06]] |
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*[[Blackpool F.C. season 2006-07]] |
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'''Huddersfield Town''' |
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*[[Blackpool F.C. season 2007-08]] |
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*[[Football League One play-offs]]: [[2012 Football League play-offs#League One|2012]] |
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'''Preston North End''' |
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*[[Football League One play-offs]]: [[2015 Football League play-offs#League One|2015]] |
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'''Bengaluru''' |
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*[[Durand Cup]]: [[2022 Durand Cup|2022]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/india-ind/story/4750058/durand-cup-2022-review-curtain-raiser-indian-football-season?platform=amp|title=Durand Cup 2022 review: The perfect curtain-raiser to the Indian football season|website=www.espn.in|publisher=[[ESPN]]|first=Aaditya|last=Narayan|date=19 September 2022|access-date=20 September 2022|location=Kolkata|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920142913/https://www.espn.in/football/india-ind/story/4750058/durand-cup-2022-review-curtain-raiser-indian-football-season?platform=amp|archive-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Simon Nicholas Grayson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 December 1969[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Ripon, England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Right back, midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1988 | Leeds United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (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) |
| Total | 433 | (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.
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
[edit]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
[edit]Blackpool
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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]
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Europe | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leeds United | 1987–88[72] | Second Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 1991–92[72] | First Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Leicester City | 1991–92[73] | Second Division | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | |
| 1992–93[73] | First Division | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | — | 29 | 1 | ||
| 1993–94[73] | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[d] | 0 | — | 49 | 1 | |||
| 1994–95[73] | Premier League | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 39 | 0 | ||
| 1995–96[73] | First Division | 41 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3[e] | 0 | — | 50 | 2 | ||
| 1996–97[73] | Premier League | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 46 | 2 | ||
| Total | 188 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 0 | — | 229 | 6 | |||
| Aston Villa | 1997–98[74] | Premier League | 33 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6[f] | 0 | 44 | 2 |
| 1998–99[75] | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[f] | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Total | 48 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 64 | 2 | ||
| Blackburn Rovers | 1999–2000[76] | First Division | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 38 | 0 | |
| 2000–01[77] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 39 | 0 | |||
| Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 2000–01[77] | First Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| Stockport County (loan) | 2000–01[77] | First Division | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Notts County (loan) | 2001–02[78] | Second Division | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[g] | 0 | — | 13 | 1 | |
| Bradford City (loan) | 2001–02[78] | First Division | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Blackpool | 2002–03[79] | Second Division | 45 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[g] | 0 | — | 50 | 3 | |
| 2003–04[80] | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[g] | 0 | — | 43 | 1 | |||
| 2004–05[81] | League One | 36 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 43 | 2 | ||
| 2005–06[82] | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1[g] | 0 | — | 16 | 1 | |||
| Total | 126 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | — | 152 | 7 | |||
| Career total | 433 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 527 | 16 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in the Full Members' Cup
- ^ Appearances in the Second Division play-offs
- ^ Two appearances in the Anglo-Italian Cup and one appearance in the First Division play-offs
- ^ Two appearances in the Anglo-Italian Cup and three appearances in the First Division play-offs
- ^ Appearances in the First Division play-offs
- ^ a b Appearances in the UEFA Cup
- ^ a b c d Appearances in the Football League Trophy
Managerial statistics
[edit]- As of match played 8 December 2023
| Team | From | To | Record | Ref | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Blackpool | 10 November 2005 | 23 December 2008 | 163 | 60 | 51 | 52 | 36.81 | [9][83][84] |
| Leeds United | 23 December 2008 | 1 February 2012 | 169 | 84 | 40 | 45 | 49.70 | [83] |
| Huddersfield Town | 20 February 2012 | 24 January 2013 | 49 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 34.69 | [30][83] |
| Preston North End | 18 February 2013 | 29 June 2017 | 235 | 104 | 74 | 57 | 44.26 | [83] |
| Sunderland | 29 June 2017 | 31 October 2017 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16.67 | [59][83] |
| Bradford City | 11 February 2018 | 8 May 2018 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.43 | [83] |
| Blackpool | 6 July 2019 | 12 February 2020 | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 34.21 | [83] |
| Fleetwood Town | 31 January 2021 | 24 November 2021 | 43 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 30.23 | [83] |
| Bengaluru | 8 June 2022 | 9 December 2023 | 48 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 45.83 | [85] |
| Total | 776 | 319 | 226 | 231 | 41.11 | — | ||
Honours
[edit]Player
[edit]Leicester City
Blackpool
Individual
Manager
[edit]Blackpool
Leeds United
- Football League One runners-up: 2009–10
Huddersfield Town
Preston North End
Bengaluru
- Durand Cup: 2022[88]
- Indian Super League runner-up: 2022–23
- Indian Super Cup runner-up: 2023[89]
Individual
- Football League Championship Manager of the Month: December 2010
- Football League One Manager of the Month: December 2006, April 2007, September 2013, October 2014, February 2015
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