Chelmsford City appoint Robbie Simpson as manager, who had a playing career with the likes of former Coventry, Huddersfield, Cambridge and Oldham.
He signed for the National League South club back in August 2019, and has been an interim manager for the Clarets since January 2020 following the sacking of Rod Stringer.
Chelmsford City Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of @RobbieSimmo as our new First Team Manager!
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— Chelmsford City FC (@OfficialClarets) March 11, 2020
Robbie Simpson said: “I feel very proud to be appointed as the new manager. I think this Club has fantastic potential and I am really looking forward to playing my part in the next phase of the journey towards being a truly successful ‘community’ Club.”
Robbie, who had helped with the Academy set up this season, reiterated: “I’m very passionate about the Academy and I want to continue giving youngsters a chance.”
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Chelmsford City chairman Steve Shore said: “I am absolutely delighted to announce Robbie as our new permanent manager. I have spoken to many worthy candidates over the last few weeks and as I wrote in last week’s programme notes the search has been an exhaustive one with a focus on finding someone who shares our vision; I believe Robbie is that Manager.
“Robbie and the team have delivered fantastic performances over the last few games and I hope everyone can get behind them as we fight to make the play-offs this season, as well as build a strong base for next.”
ROBBIE AIMPSON’S PLAYER CAREER:
2002–2006 – Cambridge City – 118 games (33 goals)
2006–2007 – Cambridge United – 33 games (17 goals)
2007–2009 – Coventry City – 61 games (4 goals)
2009–2012 – Huddersfield Town – 13 games (0 goals)
2010–2011 → Brentford (loan) – 27 games (4 goals)
2011 → Oldham Athletic (loan) – 14 games (3 goals)
2012 → Oldham Athletic (loan) – 2 games (0 goals)
2012–2013 – Oldham Athletic – 50 games (5 goals)
2013–2014 – Leyton Orient – 14 games (0 goals)
2014–2016 – Cambridge United – 67 games (12 goals)
2016–2018 – Exeter City – 37 games (3 goals)
2018–2019 – Milton Keynes Dons – 21 games (2 goals)
2019–2020 Chelmsford City – 15 games (4 goals)
Fans gave their pleased reaction as Chelmsford City appoint Robbie Simpson as manager…
All the best @RobbieSimmo hope it goes well for you mate
— Lee pacey (@Leepacey4) March 11, 2020
Very pleased with management appointment. Done a great job so far.More of the same please ?
— kevin owers (@kevinowers) March 11, 2020
All the best @RobbieSimmo hope it goes well for you mate
— Lee pacey (@Leepacey4) March 11, 2020
One of the games good guys, hope he smashes it
— Dave Stacey (@DaveBoy1987) March 11, 2020
Brilliant – he was a really good player for us at Oldham and seems a decent guy.
— peter howard (@sleepysilvery) March 11, 2020
— Lee Cranmer (@Official_cran) March 11, 2020
Fantastic appointment city ! Congratulations @RobbieSimmo ! On getting the job full time ! Thoroughly deserved ⚽️
— Adam Knights?☀️ (@AdamKnights04) March 11, 2020
Yes @RobbieSimmo what a great appointment @OfficialClarets ??????
— Ade (@_aderobbo) March 11, 2020
Good look Robbie! All the best
— Adam Millington (@AdamGMillington) March 12, 2020
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