Paul Simpson
| Date of birth | 26 July 1966 |
| Place of birth | Carlisle |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
This experienced left-sided midfielder proved to be an inspirational signing for Blackpool manager Steve McMahon.
A creative player with a good eye for goal he became the Bloomfield Road club's dead-ball specialist, delivering accurate corners and creating numerous chances with his free kicks.
Paul was a pivotal figure for the Tangerines and was rewarded for some excellent performances when he was voted the club's 'Player of the Year' and also selected for the PFA Third Division team.
Following his stint as player / manager at Rochdale, Paul returned to his home town in July 2003 to join Carlisle United on a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 04 Aug 1983 | 31 Oct 1988 | |
| Oxford United | 31 Oct 1988 | 20 Feb 1992 | |
| Derby County | 20 Feb 1992 | 10 Nov 1997 | |
| Sheffield United | 06 Dec 1996 | 28 Dec 1996 | L |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 10 Oct 1997 | 09 Nov 1997 | L |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 10 Nov 1997 | 10 Aug 2000 | |
| Walsall | 17 Sep 1998 | 17 Oct 1998 | L |
| Walsall | 11 Dec 1998 | 11 Jan 1999 | L |
| Blackpool | 10 Aug 2000 | 25 Mar 2002 | |
| Rochdale | 25 Mar 2002 | 07 May 2003 | |
| Carlisle United | 28 Jul 2003 | 16 Jun 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1991-92 | Derby County | League Division Two | 16 | 7 |
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| 1991-92 | Derby County | League Division Two Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Derby County | League Cup | 3 | 3 |
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| 1992-93 | Derby County | League Division 1 | 32 | 3 |
12 |
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| 1993-94 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Derby County | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Derby County | League Division 1 | 27 | 7 |
9 |
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| 1993-94 | Derby County | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1994-95 | Derby County | League Division 1 | 37 | 5 |
8 |
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| 1995-96 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Derby County | League Division 1 | 21 | 18 |
10 |
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| 1996-97 | Derby County | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 1996-97 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Derby County | Premier League | 19 |
2 |
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| 1997-98 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Derby County | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackpool | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackpool | League Division 3 | 44 | 12 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackpool | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackpool | League Division 2 | 25 | 7 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | Rochdale | League Division 3 | 7 | 5 |
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| 2001-02 | Rochdale | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Rochdale | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Rochdale | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rochdale | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rochdale | League Division 3 | 30 | 5 |
10 |
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| 2003-04 | Carlisle United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Carlisle United | League Division 3 | 25 | 6 |
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| 2005-06 | Carlisle United | League Two | 4 | 5 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2002 | Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Rochdale v Leyton Orient | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Torquay United v Rochdale | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Rochdale v Darlington | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Apr 2002 | Rochdale v Hull City | W | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Lincoln City v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Rochdale v Bristol Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Apr 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Rochdale | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 30 Apr 2002 | Rochdale v Rushden and Diamonds | L |
1-2 Agg: 3-4 |
League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Rochdale v Leyton Orient | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Lincoln City v Rochdale | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Bristol Rovers v Rochdale | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Rochdale v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Wrexham v Rochdale | W | 2-5 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Rochdale v Southend United | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Sep 2002 | Carlisle United v Rochdale | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Sheffield Wednesday v Rochdale | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Rochdale v Shrewsbury Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Rochdale v Cambridge United | W | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Kidderminster Harriers v Rochdale | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Rochdale v Macclesfield Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Swansea City v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Hull City v Rochdale | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Rochdale v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Rochdale v Bury | L | 0-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Boston United v Rochdale | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Rochdale v Exeter City | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Rochdale v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Oxford United v Rochdale | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Rochdale v Peterborough United | W | 3-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Rochdale v York City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Rochdale v Wrexham | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Preston North End v Rochdale | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Southend United v Rochdale | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Jan 2003 | Rochdale v Lincoln City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Rochdale v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Rochdale v Oxford United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Feb 2003 | Darlington v Rochdale | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Rochdale | L | 3-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Rochdale v Carlisle United | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Feb 2003 | Leyton Orient v Rochdale | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Rochdale v Boston United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Scunthorpe United v Rochdale | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Exeter City v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Rochdale | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Rochdale v Torquay United | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Apr 2003 | Rochdale v Bristol Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | York City v Rochdale | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Apr 2003 | Rochdale v Kidderminster Harriers | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Apr 2003 | Rochdale v Bury | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1983-84 | England | Trophy Yugoslavia | 2 | ||||
| 1985-86 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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| 1986-87 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1986-87 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 1983 | Switzerland v England | W | 2-4 | Trophy Yugoslavia | Final |
| 03 Sep 1983 | Hungary v England | W | 2-3 | Trophy Yugoslavia | Final |
| 26 Mar 1986 | England v Denmark | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Quarter-final |
| 11 Nov 1986 | England v Yugoslavia | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 4 |
| 07 Jun 1987 | England v Morocco | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | |
| 11 Jun 1987 | France v England | L | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | |
| 13 Jun 1987 | England v Portugal | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-21 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.