Simon Grayson

Simon enjoyed a distinguished career as right-back, making over 100 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa and Leicester, with whom he won the League Cup in 1997. He is now one the most experienced managers in the business, having taken charge of almost 800 games in three different countries over the course of a 20-year career in the dugout. Promoted from League One with Blackpool, Huddersfield, Preston and boyhood club Leeds, he has recently broadened his horizons by managing Indian Super League side Bengaluru and guiding Lalitpur City to the Nepalese title. Simon’s regular column offers unrivalled insight into the mindset of an EFL manager - and he isn’t afraid to tackle the big issues.

News By Simon Grayson

League One
/ 4 years ago

Stockton’s stunner has Grayson in pieces!

By Kieran McDonald FLEETWOOD TN 1 Johnson 82 FLEETWOOD TOWN: Cairns 6, Johnson 8, Clarke 6 (Biggins 79, 6), Holgate 7,...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 4 years ago

SIMON SALUTES HERO HEMMINGS

By Chris Dunlavy SIMON Grayson paid tribute to “unique” Trevor Hemmings after the Preston North End owner died on Monday at...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 4 years ago

Grayson’s delight as Cod Army tighten up

By Mike Glendinning FLEETWOOD TN 3 Johnson 60, Andrew 72, Garner 90 FLEETWOOD TOWN: Cairns 7, Johnson 8, Hill 7, Clark...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 4 years ago

GRAYSON PROUD OF ACE HILL

JAMES HILL’S impressive progress in England’s Under-20 side is something Fleetwood are “extremely proud of ”, according to head coach Simon...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 4 years ago

GRAYSON HAILS HIS COD ARMY AFTER LETHAL McKAY’S WINNER

By Liam Hoden DONCASTER R 0 DONCASTER ROVERS: Jones 7, Wright 6, Butler 6, Anderson 7, James 6, Robertson 5 (Bostock...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 4 years ago

COD ARMY BUZZ FOR GRAYSON

SIMON Grayson believes the future is bright at Fleetwood Town after signing a new long-term contract as manager. The 51-year-old, former...

By Simon Grayson
Fleetwood Town
/ 4 years ago

Fleetwood Town head coach Simon Grayson signs contract extension

Former Sunderland and Preston manager Simon Grayson has earned himself a long-term contract at Fleetwood Town - following an upturn in...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 4 years ago

VASSELL TRUSTS IN GRAYSON

KYLE Vassell hopes to repay the faith shown in him by Fleetwood boss Simon Grayson. The 28-year-old striker, who is on...

By Simon Grayson
Accrington Stanley
/ 4 years ago

Fleetwood 1-1 Accrington: Grayson backs Morris after sub sees late pen saved

FLEETWOOD manager Simon Grayson refused to point the finger at Josh Morris after the sub missed a late penalty in an...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 4 years ago

STALEMATE BLOW FOR GRAYSON

By Simon Smedley FLEETWOOD TOWN 1 Madden 41 CHARLTON ATH 1 Stockley 6 Rating: ★★★★★ Ref: Carl Boyeson 7/10 STAR MAN...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 4 years ago

SIMON’S REELED IN BY COD ARMY

…but he avoids clash with son Joe! By Chris Dunlavy GLAD TO BE BACK: Simon Grayson is relishing the chance to...

By Simon Grayson
Big Interview
/ 5 years ago

Simon Grayson

EXPERIENCED EFL BOSS Sorry Bantams need to play the long game EXIT: Stuart McCall STUART McCall will be devastated to lose...

By Simon Grayson
Columnists
/ 5 years ago

Grayson column: Hughton’s track record bodes well for Nottingham Forest

Experienced EFL manager Simon Grayson offers his view on Chris Hughton's arrival at the City Ground

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 5 years ago

GRAYSON DISMISSED BY POOL

LEAGUE ONE BLACKPOOL sacked manager Simon Grayson in midweek after just over seven months in charge. The decision came following a...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 6 years ago

Armand’s spot-kick miss irks Grayson

By Russell Kempson BLACKPOOL boss Simon Grayson will not allow striker Armand Gnanduillet to take the same style of penalty again...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 6 years ago

GRAYSON DEMANDS MORE AS BLACKPOOL 0 SLOPPY SEASIDERS SLIP AGAIN

By Adam Gibson BLACKPOOL: Alnwick 6 (Sims 30, 6), Turton 7, Heneghan 7, Edwards 5, Husband 7, Feeney 5 (Nuttall 79,...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 6 years ago

SIMON COMES SO CLOSE TO ENDING JINX ON WEARSIDE

Grayson proud of Blackpool battlers By Joe Thomas IN CONTROL: Chris Maguire on the ball A LITTLE over two years after...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 6 years ago

GRAYSON’S JOY BY THE SEASIDE

By Craig Sims BLINKING GOOD: Liam Feeney runs off after scoring Blackpool’s first goal Inset: The free kick from Blackpool’s Sullay...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 6 years ago

GRAYSON: IT’S BEEN AMAZING

LEAGUE ONE BLACKPOOL boss Simon Grayson believes his hunger for management is as strong as ever. The 49-year-old brought up 14...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 6 years ago

GRAYSON RELIEVED AFTER TILT HAS OFF-DAY

By Gary Dabson HEAD BOY: Burton’s John Joe O’Tool climbs above Blackpool’s Nathan Delfouneso STAR MAN JACK ALNWICK Blackpool Blackpool’s Curtis...

By Simon Grayson