Michael Simpkins

Date of birth28 November 1978
Place of birthSheffield
NationalityEnglish
Weight76 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionDefender

Simpkins's versatility helped Chesterfield manager Nicky Law operate two defensive systems with equal success in the 2000-01 season. Although able to play as a left back in a back four, he is more comfortable as one of three centre halves, where his positional sense and ability to read a game comes more to the fore.

He proved to be a valuable squad member for the Spireites in their successful promotion campaign. He signed for Cardiff City in the summer. They had been promoted to Division Two along with the Spireites.

Simpkins was released by Cardiff City in January 2003. He joined Rochdale in July 2003 on a two-year contract but his Dale contract was cancelled in June 2004.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Sheffield Wednesday 04 Jul 1997 26 Mar 1998
Chesterfield 26 Mar 1998 25 May 2001
Cardiff City 25 May 2001 27 Jan 2003
Plymouth Argyle 12 Aug 2002 15 Aug 2002 T
Exeter City 20 Sep 2002 20 Oct 2002 L
Cheltenham Town 23 Dec 2002 23 Jan 2003 L
Rochdale 24 Jul 2003 29 Jun 2004
Burton Albion 01 Jul 2004 30 Jun 2005

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1999-00 Chesterfield League Cup 1
1
2000-01 Chesterfield FA Cup 1
2000-01 Chesterfield LDV Vans Trophy 2
2000-01 Chesterfield League Division 3 14
2
4
2001-02 Cardiff City League Cup 1
2001-02 Cardiff City League Division 2 13
4
3
2002-03 Cardiff City LDV Vans Trophy 2
1
2002-03 Cheltenham Town FA Cup
1
2002-03 Cheltenham Town League Division 2 2
2002-03 Exeter City League Division 3 4
1
2003-04 Rochdale FA Cup 1
1
2003-04 Rochdale LDV Vans Trophy 1
1
2003-04 Rochdale League Cup 1
2003-04 Rochdale League Division 3 25
2
11
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.