Robbie Simpson began his footballing career with Norwich City at the age of nine where he spent six years on schoolboy terms.
21 Facts About Robbie Simpson
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Robbie Simpson was signed by Jez George, then head of youth development at Cambridge City, following his release by Norwich.
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Robbie Simpson went to Stanborough School in Welwyn Garden City until he was 16.
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Whilst playing for Cambridge City, Robbie Simpson obtained good A-levels, and decided to follow this by studying for a degree in Sports Science and Mathematics at Loughborough University whilst remaining tied to the club though coaching in their 'Youth in the Community' scheme.
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Robbie Simpson won the British Universities Sport Association trophy all three years when he was there playing for the student team, now Loughborough University FC.
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Robbie Simpson made his first team debut for Cambridge City in October 2002.
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Robbie Simpson made 154 appearances and scored 42 goals over five seasons with the Lilywhites.
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Robbie Simpson scored five minutes into his competitive debut for the club in a League Cup tie against Notts County on 14 August 2007.
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Robbie Simpson made his debut for the club coming on as a substitute at the start of the second half against Stevenage.
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Robbie Simpson's loan ended on 12 December 2011, but Huddersfield allowed him to stay there in a training capacity and he later signed on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move.
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Robbie Simpson's permanent move was pretty much completed in the same week, Robbie Simpson himself stating that he is close to completing the move on Twitter, as well as Paul Dickov and Lee Clark both stating that the permanent deal was near completion.
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On 6 January 2012, Robbie Simpson scored a spectacular volleyed strike from 25 yards against Premier League Liverpool in an FA Cup 3rd Round encounter.
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On 30 January 2012, Robbie Simpson joined the club on a permanent deal until the end of the season.
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On 11 November 2013, Robbie Simpson joined League One club Leyton Orient on a two-month deal.
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Robbie Simpson's contract was extended to the end of the season, but he was unable to score during his time at the club.
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On 9 June 2014, Robbie Simpson re-joined newly promoted League Two side Cambridge United on a two-year deal.
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On 25 May 2016 Robbie Simpson signed with League Two club Exeter City.
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On 9 July 2018, Robbie Simpson signed a short-term deal to join newly-relegated League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.
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On 15 August 2019, Robbie Simpson signed for National League South club Chelmsford City.
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On 30 January 2020, Robbie Simpson was confirmed as interim manager of Chelmsford following the sacking of Rod Stringer.
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On 11 March 2020, Robbie Simpson was appointed manager of Chelmsford City on a permanent basis.