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

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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
Championship
/ 8 years ago

Revitalised Aiden McGeady credits Grayson with getting him back to his best at Preston

(Photo: Action Images) By Luke Baker BY HIS own admission, Aiden McGeady was falling out of love with the beautiful game...

By Simon Grayson
Featured
/ 9 years ago

Grayson: Foreign owners are not giving Brits a chance at all

(Photo: Action Images) By Chris Dunlavy IT is 20 years since Simon Grayson bludgeoned David Ginola into submission on a glorious...

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 9 years ago

Grayson saddles up for Prostate Cancer UK’s Football to Amsterdam ride

(Photo: Prostate Cancer UK) Preston North End manager Simon Grayson will once again join the biggest ride in football next year,...

By Simon Grayson
Capital One Cup
/ 9 years ago

Grayson delighted by Preston’s bounce-back win

(Photo: Action Images) Preston manager Simon Grayson has spoken of his delight after Preston bounced back from a weekend hammering to...

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 9 years ago

Spurr swayed by Grayson into Deepdale move

By Peter Westwood Preston have signed defender Tommy Spurr following his release by Blackburn Rovers. Spurr moves to Deepdale on a...

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 9 years ago

Preston bring in Simon Makienok on loan

Preston North End have completed the signing of Danish international Simon Makienok on a season long loan from Serie A club Palmero....

By Simon Grayson
Championship
/ 10 years ago

With eyes for a good buy, Simon Grayson is aiming for the top with Preston

by Chris Dunlavy IT is the moment of truth. Simon Grayson, swaddled in a lab coat, stands before a workstation at...

By Simon Grayson