19 Facts About Simon Ford

Simon Gary Ford was born on 17 November 1981 and is a former professional footballer who played as a defender from 2001 to 2013.

Simon Ford moved on to Bristol Rovers and Redbridge before establishing himself with Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock where he remained for six years.

Simon Ford moved to Chesterfield in 2010 and was released after two seasons.

Simon Ford returned to Grimsby Town in the summer of 2012 but only made two appearances and was loaned out for a spell at AFC Telford United.

Simon Ford would go on to make 16 appearances in all competitions during his first season at Blundell Park.

Simon Ford made 84 appearances in all competitions for the club and scored four goals.

Shortly after his brief stint in Bristol, Simon Ford signed professional terms for Conference South side Redbridge who were placed three levels below the last league he played in for Grimsby.

Simon Ford played in only one match for the club before he was approached by Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock who were naturally given permission by Redbridge to talk to the player.

Simon Ford had to initially sign for Kilmarnock as an amateur because he had signed professionally for Redbridge shortly beforehand.

Simon Ford was paid for commercial and marketing work while playing as an amateur.

Simon Ford then signed as a professional in January 2005.

Simon Ford had been a regular since arriving in October 2004, but in March 2005 it was stated he had to undergo a double hernia operation, that will rule him out until the following season.

Simon Ford went on to make 144 league appearances in a six-year stay with Killie, where he scored six times.

Simon Ford signed for Chesterfield under freedom of contract in June 2010 and to replace the recently departed Kevin Austin, in defence, who was released by Chesterfield.

Simon Ford was recalled to Grimsby on 10 April 2013 after injuries to both Shaun Pearson and Ian Miller.

Simon Ford played 6 times for Telford with the club being relegated from the Conference National during that time.

Simon Ford played one more game for the club but wasn't used in Town's unsuccessful play-off campaign.

Simon Ford has represented Jamaica three times against Trinidad and Tobago, St Vincent and Grenada.

Simon Ford is former Rangers and Liverpool winger Mark Walters's nephew.