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
/ 8 years ago

Grayson: We weren’t fit to wear the shirt

By Scott Hunt BRADFORD supporters chanted ‘you’re not fit to wear the shirt’ at their players throughout the heavy defeat at...

By Simon Grayson
League One
/ 8 years ago

Grayson’s relief as Dom nets vital goal

By Steven Chicken DOMINIC Poleon’s low drive just after the break finally gave Bradford their first victory since New Year’s Day...

By Simon Grayson
FA Cup
/ 8 years ago

GRAYSON LOOKS A SHREWD BANTAMS CHOICE

CHALICE: Coleman I’VE been critical of the managerial merry-goround in the past but Simon Grayson’s return to the dugout with Bradford...

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 8 years ago

I’VE NO REGRETS INSISTS SACKED SIMON

By James Andrew EXIT: Simon Grayson SACKED Sunderland boss Simon Grayson says he has no regrets about taking over at the...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 8 years ago

RUTHLESS BLACK CATS SACK SIMON

By John Lyons MIDWEEK ROUND-UP CHAMPIONSHIP WOLVES returned to the top of the table, but Sunderland’s decision to sack manager Simon...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 8 years ago

PLAYERS ‘LET DOWN SIMON’ HINTS MONK

By Chris Dunlavy BACK IN BUSINESS: Grant Leadbitter celebrates scoring from the spot in the 2-0 win at Reading last week...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 8 years ago

MILAN HEAPS PRESSURE ON SORRY SIMON

By Clive Hetherington BOBBY DAZZLER: Bristol City’s Bobby Reid celebrates after scoring the opener PICTURE: Action Images ROY Keane was an...

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 8 years ago

Grayson tells Sunderland star Gooch to resist Premier League offers

The Black Cats boss feels it is in the youngster's best interests to stay at the Stadium of Light.

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 8 years ago

Weak Black Cats put Simon in right pickle

Adam Virgo TT THE start of August, I said Sunderland would be bang average. Now? I think that’s too generous. The...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 9 years ago

Poor Grayson’s just clearing up a mess

Chris Dunlavy A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL ELLIS Short has been about as beneficial to the city of Sunderland as austerity,...

By Simon Grayson
League Two
/ 9 years ago

GRAYSON DELIGHT TO LAND TRIO

CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDERLAND boss Simon Grayson is satisfied with his business this summer transfer window after landing Marc Wilson, Jonny Williams and...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 9 years ago

‘MIRACLE WORKER’ NOT ON SIMON’S CV YET

REALIST: Simon Grayson SUNDERLAND were roundly accused of lacking fight last season, not least by one of their own players. The...

By Simon Grayson
Featured
/ 9 years ago

Shattered from cycling to Amsterdam, Simon Grayson knows Sunderland is his toughest task yet

Former Preston manager makes no bones about the 'serious issues' facing his new club Sunderland

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 9 years ago

SIMON’S DONE HARD YARDS –BUT TOUGHEST TASK AWAITS!

Promotion expert Grayson bids to put heart and soul back into chaotic Sunderland By Chris Dunlavy HAPPY DAYS: Simon Grayson is...

By Simon Grayson
The League Paper
/ 9 years ago

GRAYSON THE RIGHT MAN BUT IT’S A LONG ROAD

WOULD I put money on Sunderland going back up? No chance. I think they’ll suffer like Aston Villa did last season....

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 9 years ago

Sunderland approach Preston’s Grayson as takeover talks finish

Sunderland have been granted permission to talk to Preston manager Simon Grayson, while also announcing the proposed sale of the club...

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 9 years ago

FURIOUS GRAYSON WANTS STRONG FINALE

MESSAGE: Simon Grayson PRESTON boss Simon Grayson has challenged his players to put on a “proper” performance at St James’ Park...

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 9 years ago

Bristol City players to repay fans after 5-0 loss to Preston

Bristol City players are to repay fans who travelled to Preston on Tuesday night and saw the Robins get thrashed 5-0...

By Simon Grayson
League Two
/ 9 years ago

SIMON’S KAISER CHIEFS SURPRISE

By Matt Badcock SPECIAL NIGHT: The Kaiser Chiefs take the floor PRESTON North End boss Simon Grayson shocked guests at a...

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 9 years ago

GRAYSON GLEE AT ‘VALUABLE’ POINT

By John McDougall SO CLOSE: Blackburn Rovers’ Elliott Bennett scores their first goal and, inset, Sam Gallagher looks dejected at full-time...

By Simon Grayson