Jay Simpson

Born in Enfield, London, Simpson was with Norwich City before he joined Arsenal at the age of nine,{{cite web |url=http://www.ex-canaries.co.uk/players/simpson-jay.htm |title=Jay Simpson | publisher=Flown the Nest}}{{cite news|title=Simpson revels in Arsenal victory|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/7725478.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=12 November 2008|access-date=31 December 2008}} and played in an under-18s game at just 13 years of age.{{cite web |url=http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/tv-online-free-video-simpson-interview |title=TV Online Free Video: Simpson Interview |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |date=26 January 2009 |access-date=14 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105045315/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/tv-online-free-video-simpson-interview |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=dead }} He featured prominently for Arsenal's reserve team whilst at Islington Arts and Media School, and was on the bench for the first team's League Cup match against West Bromwich Albion on 24 October 2006, but did not play. On 19 February 2007, he made history by becoming the first player ever to score a hat-trick at the Emirates Stadium, for Arsenal's under-18 team in an FA Youth Cup match against Cardiff City, in a 3–2 win.{{cite web|url=http://www.arsenal.com/player.asp?thisNav=the+match&PLID=60262&CLID=4436&title=Player+profile+-+Jay+Simpson|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080507174636/http://www.arsenal.com/player.asp?thisNav=the+match&PLID=60262&CLID=4436&title=Player+profile+-+Jay+Simpson|archive-date=7 May 2008|title=Player profile – Jay Simpson|publisher=Arsenal.com|access-date=1 March 2014}}

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After his loan spell at Millwall came to an end, Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger stated that he believed Simpson had a future at Arsenal by stating "At the moment it is too early to say if he [Jay Simpson] has a future, but I think so yes. He has done extremely well and has scored goals. I always thought Jay was a very good player and the fact he can get good experience at Millwall makes us all happy, because he is not only a good player but a very nice boy."[http://www.southwarknews.co.uk/00,news,9635,5227,00.htm Southwark News – Millwall] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012194846/http://www.southwarknews.co.uk/00,news,9635,5227,00.htm |date=12 October 2008 }} Simpson made his Arsenal first team debut in a 6–0 win over Sheffield United in the third round of the League Cup on 23 September 2008, coming on as a substitute for Nicklas Bendtner in the 71st minute.{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7626710.stm | title=Arsenal 6–0 Sheff United | work=BBC Sport | date=23 September 2008 | access-date=6 May 2010}} In the fourth round, he scored his first two senior Arsenal goals against Wigan Athletic in a 3–0 win on 11 November, in what was his first senior start for the club.

On 31 August 2007 he was loaned from Arsenal to Millwall until the new year.{{cite news|title=Millwall snap up Arsenal teenager|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/6973494.stm|access-date=27 December 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=31 August 2007}} The next day, he made his first team debut in a 2–1 League One defeat to Huddersfield Town at The New Den, replacing Danny Spiller for the final eight minutes.{{cite news|title=Donachie annoyed with Huddersfield result|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/1658797.Donachie_annoyed_with_Huddersfield_result/|work=News Shopper|date=1 September 2007|access-date=14 March 2017}} He scored his first goal in a 3–2 loss to Swansea City in the first round of the Southern Section of the Football League Trophy on 4 September, and his first league goal in a 2–1 defeat to Swindon Town on 29 September.{{cite news|title=Swansea City 3 – 2 Millwall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6973864.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=4 September 2007|access-date=14 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Gloomy finish after bright start|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/1724122.Gloomy_finish_after_bright_start/|work=News Shopper|date=29 September 2007|access-date=14 March 2017}} His performance saw him earned November's PFA Fans Player of Month award for League One.{{cite web|url=http://www.arsenal.com/news/reserves-news/jay-simpson-earns-league-one-accolade |title=Jay Simpson earns League One accolade |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |date=5 December 2007 |access-date=14 March 2017 }} On 15 December, he was sent off for celebrating in the crowd after equalising in a 2–3 home loss to Oldham Athletic.{{cite news|title=Millwall 2–3 Oldham|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7134138.stm|access-date=27 December 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=15 December 2007}} His loan was due to expire on 1 January 2008, but was later extended to the end of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.millwall.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=503178|title=Simpson Signs Until End of Season|website=Vital Football.co.uk|access-date=1 January 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080104051342/http://www.millwall.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=503178|archive-date=4 January 2008|url-status=dead}} Simpson scored eight goals in 44 appearances for Millwall and won the PFA Fans' League One player of the year award for 2008. Simpson thanked Millwall for giving him the chance to improve his game, stating "Going to Millwall was the best decision I have ever made. Playing regularly in the first team really developed my game. It helped me grow as a player and I made a lot of good friends. It did me the world of good. The Millwall fans were really good to me – and I appreciated their support."{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10367~1318056,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722110617/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10367~1318056%2C00.html |archive-date=22 July 2012 |title=What The Papers Said |publisher=Millwall F.C. |date=23 May 2008 |access-date=1 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}

He signed a new contract with Arsenal on 29 December 2008, but was then loaned out to West Bromwich Albion for the remainder of the 2008–09 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/striker-simpson-agrees-loan-move-to-west-brom |title=Striker Simpson agrees loan move to West Brom Albion |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |date=29 December 2008 |access-date=31 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314193642/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/striker-simpson-agrees-loan-move-to-west-brom |archive-date=14 March 2017 |url-status=live }} He made his Albion debut on 3 January 2009, coming on as a half-time substitute for Robert Koren in a 1–1 draw with Peterborough United at The Hawthorns in the FA Cup third round.{{cite web |url=http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10366~46901,00.html |title=Match Report: West Bromwich Albion vs Peterborough United |publisher=West Bromwich Albion F.C. |date=3 January 2009 |access-date=3 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515220302/http://www.wba.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10366~46901%2C00.html |archive-date=15 May 2012 |url-status=dead }} He scored his first goal for the team ten days later, in a 2–0 win in the replay.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7815371.stm|title=Peterborough 0–2 West Brom|work=BBC Sport

|date=13 January 2009|access-date=17 August 2009}} His first Premier League goal was scored on 31 January, in the 2–2 draw against Hull City at the KC Stadium.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7856385.stm|title=Hull 2–2 West Brom|work=BBC Sport|date=31 January 2009|access-date=17 August 2009}} After making seventeen appearances and scoring two times in all competitions, the club were relegated back to the Championship after one season in the Premier League. Following this, Simpson returned to his parent club.{{cite news|title=West Brom boss defend Jay Simpson|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-boss-defend-jay-93222.amp|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=14 May 2009|access-date=14 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=West Bromwich Albion: Jay Simpson sets sights on Arsenal|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-bromwich-albion-jay-simpson-239601|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=9 April 2009|access-date=14 March 2017}}

On 27 August 2009, Simpson joined the Championship's Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan.{{cite web|url=http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/simpson-joins-qpr-on-season-long-loan-deal |title=Simpson joins QPR on season-long loan deal |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |date=27 August 2009 |access-date=14 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809140821/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/simpson-joins-qpr-on-season-long-loan-deal |archive-date= 9 August 2016 |url-status=live }} He made his debut in a 1–0 away win at Scunthorpe United.{{cite news|title=Taarabt nails Iron|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/scunthorpe-vs-qpr/report/107223|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 August 2009|access-date=14 March 2017}} His third game for QPR was against Cardiff City, at the Cardiff City Stadium, and he went on to score a first-half brace,{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8251436.stm|title=Cardiff 0 – 2 QPR|work=BBC Sport|date=19 September 2009|access-date=27 September 2009}} followed up by scoring in the next game on 26 September 2009, in a 5–2 win against Barnsley.{{cite news|title=Queens Park Rangers 5 – 2 Barnsley|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8263623.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=26 September 2009|access-date=14 March 2017}} In three straight wins against Preston North End, Reading and Derby County between 17 October 2009 and 24 October 2009, Simpson scored three goals in three separate matches.{{cite news|title=Taarabt stars in Rangers romp|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/qpr-vs-preston/110428|publisher=Sky Sports|date=17 October 2009|access-date=14 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Queens Park Rangers 4 – 1 Reading|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8304286.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=20 October 2009|access-date=14 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Derby County 2 – 4 Queens Park Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8316395.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=24 October 2009|access-date=14 March 2017}} As the 2009–10 season progressed, Simpson scored six more goals and despite struggling his goalscoring form later on, he finished as the club's top scorer this season with thirteen goals in all competitions.

On 19 August 2010, Simpson signed a three-year contract with Championship team Hull City for a fee of £1 million including add-ons.{{cite news|title=Hull City sign striker Jay Simpson from Arsenal|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hull_city/8930167.stm|publisher=BBC|work=BBC Sport|date=19 August 2010|access-date=20 August 2010}}{{cite news|title=Arsenal striker Jay Simpson wants move to Hull City|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/7950085/Arsenal-striker-Jay-Simpson-wants-move-to-Hull.html|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|date=17 August 2010|access-date=25 April 2014}} It came after when Simpson can leave Arsenal, prompting interests from clubs, such as, Queens Park Rangers, Fulham and Millwall.{{cite news|title=QPR and Fulham eye Arsenal star|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/qpr-fulham-eye-arsenal-star-5997055|publisher=Get West London|date=28 June 2010|access-date=14 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Jackett in no rush to do Gunners striker deal|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/8249911.Jackett_in_no_rush_to_do_Gunners_striker_deal/|publisher=Get West London|date=1 July 2010|access-date=14 March 2017}}

He made his debut after starting in a 0–0 with Watford on 21 August.{{cite news|title=Hull 0 – 0 Watford| url=http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8918176.stm|publisher=BBC|work=BBC Sport|date=21 August 2010|access-date=21 August 2010}} His first goals for the club came on 18 December, when he scored both goals of a home win against Bristol City,{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/9283549.stm|title=Hull 2 – 0 Bristol City|date=18 December 2010|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=18 December 2010}} followed up by scoring another brace in the next game, with a 3–2 win over Sheffield United.{{cite news|title=Blades knocked out by Bullard|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/sheff-utd-vs-hull-city/216820|publisher=Sky Sports|date=26 December 2010|access-date=14 March 2017}} His performance throughout December earned him a nomination for the npower Player of the Month award for December, but lost out to Danny Graham.{{cite news|title=HULL CITY: Simpson nominated for player of the month award|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-simpson-nominated-player-month-award/story-11961510-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=6 January 2011|access-date=14 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314215825/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-simpson-nominated-player-month-award/story-11961510-detail/story.html|archive-date=14 March 2017|url-status=dead}} After spending over a month as an unused substitute, he made his return coming on as a replacement for Tijani Belaid, and scoring his fifth goal of the season in the 1–1 away draw at Ipswich Town on 19 February 2011.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/9398699.stm|title=Ipswich 1 – 1 Hull|date = 19 February 2011|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=19 February 2011}} On 23 April 2011, Simpson scored his sixth goal of the season, in a 4–2 loss against Middlesbrough.{{cite news|title=Hull City 2 – 4 Middlesbrough|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13103043.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=23 April 2011|access-date=14 March 2017}} In his first season at the club, Simpson made thirty-four appearances and scoring six times in all competitions.

In the 2011–12 season, Simpson made three appearances at the start of the season, but struggled to get first team football at the club.{{cite news|title=HULL CITY: Simpson looks to goals, not Tigers, after opening Lions account|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-simpson-looks-goals-tigers-opening/story-13608055-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=20 October 2011|access-date=14 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314221828/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-simpson-looks-goals-tigers-opening/story-13608055-detail/story.html|archive-date=14 March 2017|url-status=dead}} As a result, Simpson signed again for Millwall on loan, on transfer deadline day, 31 August 2011, remaining with them until the new year.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14741872.stm|title=Millwall sign Liam Feeney and Jay Simpson|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=31 August 2011|access-date=3 September 2011}} He made his Millwall debut for the second time on 11 September 2011, where he played 72 minutes before being substituted, in a 3–0 loss against Birmingham City.{{cite news|title=Wood hat-trick seals Blues win|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/9244913.Wood_hat_trick_seals_Blues_win/|work=News Shopper|date=11 September 2011|access-date=14 March 2017}} On 18 October 2011 he scored his first Millwall goal on his second loan spell, in a 1–1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.{{cite news|title=Millwall 1 – 1 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15252395.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=18 October 2011|access-date=14 March 2017}} Two weeks later, on 29 October 2011, he scored twice, as well as, setting up two goals, in a 4–1 win over Ipswich Town.{{cite news|title=Millwall 4 – 1 Ipswich Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/15413614.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=29 October 2011|access-date=14 March 2017}} Simpson scored his fourth goal for the club on 20 November 2011, in a 2–1 loss against Bristol City.{{cite news|title=Millwall 1 – 2 Bristol City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15710580.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=20 November 2011|access-date=14 March 2017}} After making sixteen appearances and scoring four times in the first half of the season, Simpson returned to his parent club.{{cite news|title=HULL CITY: Jay Simpson back in attack as Barmby searches for a spark (updated)|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-jay-simpson-attack-barmby-searches/story-14332296-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=5 January 2012|access-date=14 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314223046/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-jay-simpson-attack-barmby-searches/story-14332296-detail/story.html|archive-date=14 March 2017|url-status=dead}} However, Simpson spent the rest of the season out of the first team, as he remained on the sidelines.{{cite news|title=HULL CITY: Simpson told he must bide his time at Tiger|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-simpson-told-bide-time-tigers/story-15188015-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=10 February 2012|access-date=14 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314221628/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-simpson-told-bide-time-tigers/story-15188015-detail/story.html|archive-date=14 March 2017|url-status=dead}}

In the 2012–13 season, new Manager Steve Bruce was impressed with Simpson's performance after scoring four goals in two friendly matches, including a hat-trick, with a 5–0 win over Winterton Rangers.{{cite news|title=Hull City's Steve Bruce hopes to seal Abdoulaye Faye deal|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-s-steve-bruce-hopes-seal-abdoulaye-faye/story-16553800-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=18 July 2012|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315191851/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-s-steve-bruce-hopes-seal-abdoulaye-faye/story-16553800-detail/story.html|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}} With this performance, Bruce gave him a first team chance and did well when he scored the only goal in the game, with a win against Brighton & Hove Albion in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Hull City 1 – 0 Brighton & Hove Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19221481|work=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2012|access-date=15 March 2017}}{{cite news|title='Hungry' Jay Simpson can build on scoring start for Hull City|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hungry-jay-simpson-build-scoring-start-hull-city/story-16733569-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=20 August 2012|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315193939/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hungry-jay-simpson-build-scoring-start-hull-city/story-16733569-detail/story.html|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}} He scored again in the second round of the League Cup, in a 3–2 loss against Doncaster Rovers,{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 3 Hull City 2: Tigers squander two-goal lead|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/doncaster-rovers-3-hull-city-2-tigers-squander/story-16776971-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=29 August 2012|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315194440/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/doncaster-rovers-3-hull-city-2-tigers-squander/story-16776971-detail/story.html|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}} followed up by scoring three goals in five matches throughout September against Millwall,{{cite news|title=Lions torn apart by Tigers|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/hull-city-vs-millwall/262559|publisher=Sky Sports|date=15 September 2012|access-date=15 March 2017}} Leicester City{{cite news|title=Leicester City 2 – 1 Hull City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19615321|work=BBC Sport|date=23 September 2012|access-date=15 March 2017}} and Peterborough United.{{cite news|title=Emile helps Posh roar past Tigers|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/hull-city-vs-peterboro/262562|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 September 2012|access-date=15 March 2017}} After scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 6 November 2012, Simpson played a vital two weeks later when he set up two goals, in a 3–2 win over Birmingham City.{{cite news|title=Hull City beat Wolves 2–1 to go fourth in Championship|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-beat-wolves-2-1-fourth-championship/story-17247445-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=6 November 2012|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315195914/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-beat-wolves-2-1-fourth-championship/story-17247445-detail/story.html|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Birmingham City 2 – 3 Hull City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20278453|work=BBC Sport|date=17 November 2012|access-date=15 March 2017}} Despite suffering goal drought for the next four months, Simpson continued to remain in the first team.{{cite news|title=Will Nick Proschwitz get his chance in Hull City v Leeds derby clash?|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/nick-proschwitz-chance-hull-city-v-leeds-derby/story-17699928-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=28 December 2012|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315200906/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/nick-proschwitz-chance-hull-city-v-leeds-derby/story-17699928-detail/story.html|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Jay Simpson: My goal's to take Hull City into Premier League|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/jay-simpson-goal-s-hull-city-premier-league/story-18048640-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=4 February 2013|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315201323/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/jay-simpson-goal-s-hull-city-premier-league/story-18048640-detail/story.html|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}} On 5 March 2013 he scored again, in a 4–2 loss against Crystal Palace.{{cite news|title=Hull City beaten 4–2 by promotion rivals Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-beaten-4-2-promotion-rivals-crystal/story-18325693-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=5 March 2013|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315201526/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-beaten-4-2-promotion-rivals-crystal/story-18325693-detail/story.html|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}} After helping the club reach the Premier League, Simpson went on to score seven goals in forty-seven appearances in all competitions.

At the end of the 2012–13 season, he was released despite keen on earning a new contract.{{cite news|title=Jay Simpson wants new Hull City contract|url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/jay-simpson-wants-new-hull-city-contract/story-17072603-detail/story.html|newspaper=Hull Daily Mail|date=12 October 2012|access-date=15 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315195233/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/jay-simpson-wants-new-hull-city-contract/story-17072603-detail/story.html|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hullcityafc.net/news/article/retained-list-announced-825289.aspx |title=Retained List Announced |date=16 May 2013 |publisher=Hull City A.F.C. |access-date=16 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131119064124/http://www.hullcityafc.net/news/article/retained-list-announced-825289.aspx |archive-date=19 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}

On 29 September 2013, he signed a two-year contract for Thailand's Buriram United which reportedly earned him £40,000 a month.{{cite news|url=http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2013/09/30/buriram-united-entice-former-arsenal-player-outrageous-salary|title=Buriram United entice former Arsenal player with outrageous salary|date=30 September 2013|work=Coconuts Bangkok|access-date=3 October 2013}} On 1 February 2014 he scored his first goal in a Buriram United shirt during a 1–0 Kor Royal Cup win over Muangthong United in Suphanburi.{{cite news|title='ซิมป์สัน' เผยยังพีคไม่สุด แม้โชว์เทพในบอลถ้วย ก|url=http://www.thairath.co.th/content/400697|publisher=Thai Rath|language=th|date=2 February 2014|access-date=15 March 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nationthailand.com/detail/sports/30232841|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211053302/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/sports/30232841|url-status=live|archive-date=11 December 2017|title=Sivakorn's suspension too harsh and a case of double standards|website=Nation Multimedia.com}}

Simpson's contract with Buriram was terminated by mutual consent in the first half of the season.{{cite news|title=กามาชี้เจย์ซิมขอเลิกสัญญากลับอังกฤษเอง|url=http://www.goal.com/th/news/4280/%E0%B8%9F%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A2/2014/07/13/4955579/%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%89%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A2%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%8D%E0%B8%8D%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A4%E0%B8%A9%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87?ICID=HP_HN_2|publisher=Goal.com|language=th|date=13 July 2014|access-date=14 March 2017}} He later said that, despite the language issues, humidity, and separation from his family, he did not regret the move to Thailand.{{cite news|title=Arsenal product Jay Simpson at home at Leyton Orient after Thailand adventure|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11742/10063831/jay-simpson-interview-from-arsenal-to-leyton-orient-via-thailand|publisher=Sky Sports|date=15 November 2015|access-date=14 March 2017}}

On 31 July 2014, Simpson signed a three-year deal with League One club Leyton Orient.{{cite news|title=Jay Simpson: Leyton Orient sign former Arsenal & Hull City forward|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28589552|work=BBC Sport|date=31 July 2014|access-date=14 March 2017}} Upon joining the club, he cited his family as the main factor for his return to England. He was given number twenty-seven shirt ahead of the new season.{{cite web|url=http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/squad-number-060814-1807503.aspx |title=Squad Numbers Announced |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=6 August 2014 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315202905/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/squad-number-060814-1807503.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2017 |url-status=live }}

Simpson made his Leyton Orient debut, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 2–1 loss against Chesterfield.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 1 – 2 Chesterfield|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28646709|work=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2014|access-date=15 March 2017}} On 7 October 2014 he scored his first goals in the second round of the Football League Trophy, in a 2–0 win over Dagenham & Redbridge.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient prove too strong for Dagenham & Redbridge in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/11520242.Orient_pick_up_much_needed_victory_at_Dagenham___Redbridge/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=7 October 2014|access-date=15 March 2017}} Four says later, on 11 October 2014, he scored his first league goal, in 2–2 draw against Sheffield United, followed up by scoring another two weeks later, in a 2–0 win over Doncaster Rovers.{{cite news|title=O's hold Blades in thriller|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/sheff-utd-vs-leyton-or/314461|publisher=Sky Sports|date=11 October 2014|access-date=15 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Orient buoyant on the road|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/doncaster-vs-leyton-or/314480|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 October 2014|access-date=15 March 2017}} After scoring two goals throughout November, Simpson, however, was sidelined with injuries on two occasions that kept him out for the next three months.{{cite web|url=http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/mauro-milanese-romain-vincelot-leyton-orient-2095138.aspx |title=PREVIEW: Milanese and Vincelot speak ahead of Crewe match |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=21 November 2014 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315204743/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/mauro-milanese-romain-vincelot-leyton-orient-2095138.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2017 |url-status=live }}{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient make five changes for Oldham Athletic game|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/11809600.Orient_make_five_changes_for_Oldham_clash/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=21 February 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Simpson scored on his return from injury on 21 February 2015, in a 3–0 win over Oldham Athletic.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 3 – 0 Oldham Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31466274|work=BBC Sport|date=21 February 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Although he appeared out of first team around late-March and early-April,{{cite web|url=http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/leyton-orient-v-doncaster-rovers-preview-2398805.aspx |title=PREVIEW: Orient v Doncaster Rovers |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=18 April 2015 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315210355/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/leyton-orient-v-doncaster-rovers-preview-2398805.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2017 |url-status=live }}{{cite news|title=Jay Simpson handed first Leyton Orient start under Fabio Liverani in MK Dons clash|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/12898765.Orient_hand_chance_to_Simpson_at_MK_Dons/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=18 April 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Simpson then returned to the first team and scored on 18 April 2015, in a 6–1 loss against Milton Keynes Dons.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient drop closer to relegation after Milton Keynes Dons mauling|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/12898845.Orient_drop_into_relegation_zone_after_MK_Dons_thrashing/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=18 April 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Although the club was relegated to League Two at the end of the season, Simpson finished his first season, making thirty-four appearances and scoring eight times in all competitions.

In the 2015–16 season, Simpson started the season well in League Two when he scored the opening game of the season, in a 2–0 win over Barnet.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 2 – 0 Barnet|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33744360|work=BBC Sport|date=8 August 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} He then scored three goals in three consecutive matches throughout August against Stevenage,{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient extend winning start with Stevenage win|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/13611543.Late_flourish_sends_Orient_to_Stevenage_win/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=10 August 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Newport County{{cite news|title=Newport County 2 – 3 Leyton Orient|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33944524|work=BBC Sport|date=22 August 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} and Bristol Rovers.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 2–0 Bristol Rovers: James and Simpson on target for Orient|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11742/9970309/leyton-orient-2-0-bristol-rovers-james-and-simpson-on-target-for-orient|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 August 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} After scoring two times throughout September, Simpson, again, scored five goals in four matches, including a brace against Crawley Town on 10 October 2015.{{cite news|title=Crawley Town 3–2 Leyton Orient: First home win of season for Red Devils|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/crawley-vs-leyton-or/340771|publisher=Sky Sports|date=10 October 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} By the end of 2015, Simpson scored nine goals in ten matches against York City (twice),{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 3–2 York City: Simpson brace helps sink York|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/leyton-or-vs-york-city/340845|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 November 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Plymouth Argyle,{{cite news|title=Plymouth 1–1 Leyton Orient: Curtis Nelson rescues point for Pilgrims|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/plymouth-vs-leyton-or/340860|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 November 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Wimbledon,{{cite news|title=Ten Men Orient Held at Home to AFC Wimbledon|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/14110500.Ten_man_Orient_held_at_home_to_AFC_Wimbledon/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=28 November 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Mansfield Town,{{cite news|title=Mansfield Town 1 – 1 Leyton Orient|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34887268|work=BBC Sport|date=12 December 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Portsmouth,{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 3–2 Portsmouth: Orient edge thriller|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/leyton-or-vs-portsmth/340905|publisher=Sky Sports|date=26 December 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} Bristol Rovers{{cite news|title=Bristol Rovers 2–1 Leyton Orient: Gaffney double seals Pirates win|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/bristol-r-vs-leyton-or/340911|publisher=Sky Sports|date=28 December 2015|access-date=15 March 2017}} and Stevenage (twice).{{cite news|title=Stevenage 2–2 Leyton Orient: Orient steal a point|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/stevenage-vs-leyton-or/340932|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 January 2016|access-date=15 March 2017}} As a result of his performance, Simpson was named the League Two Player of the Month for November.{{cite web|url=http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/os-striker-simpson-wins-league-award-2845703.aspx |title=NEWS: Jay Simpson scoops Sky Bet League Two award |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=11 December 2015 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315214929/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/os-striker-simpson-wins-league-award-2845703.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2017 |url-status=live }} After scoring two goals by the end of January, Simpson went on a goal drought throughout February and didn't score again in a 2–2 draw against Carlisle United{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 2 – 2 Leyton Orient|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35637998|work=BBC Sport|date=1 March 2016|access-date=15 March 2017}} and scored a brace in a 3–2 win over Dagenham & Redbridge on 16 April 2016.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 3–2 Dagenham: Daggers relegated from Football League|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/leyton-or-vs-dag-red/341133|publisher=Sky Sports|date=16 April 2016|access-date=15 March 2017}} A week later, however, Simpson was sidelined for a week, due to back injury. Up until this point, Simpson remained an ever-present player since the start of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/os-v-stags-preview-3085544.aspx |title=PREVIEW: Orient v Mansfield Town |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=29 April 2016 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315220234/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/os-v-stags-preview-3085544.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2017 |url-status=live }} At the end of the 2015–16 season, Simpson went on to make forty-eight appearances and scoring twenty-five goals in all competitions, finishing as the second's top-scorer behind Matty Taylor. For his performance, Simpson was named the fifth best player in League Two and League Two PFA Team of the Year.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36106596 |title=PFA awards: Leicester and Spurs dominate Premier League team |work=BBC Sport |date=21 April 2016 |access-date=7 May 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/simpson-league-two-top-five-3072480.aspx |title=NEWS: O's Simpson among League Two's top five |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=21 April 2016 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315220430/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/simpson-league-two-top-five-3072480.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2017 |url-status=live }} In addition, Simpson was named Away Player of the Year award at the 20th annual Supporters' Club Dinner-Dance.{{cite web|url=http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/supporterss-club-star-man-awards-3093462.aspx |title=NEWS: Cisak named O's 2015–16 Star Man |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=3 May 2016 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315220721/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/supporterss-club-star-man-awards-3093462.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2017 |url-status=live }}

In the 2016–17 season, Simpson suffered a setback at the start of the season when he was sidelined with a sickness bug.{{cite web|url=http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/2016-17/cheltenham-town-v-leyton-orient-match-preview-3228558.aspx |title=PREVIEW: Cheltenham Town (A) |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=5 August 2016 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315221817/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/2016-17/cheltenham-town-v-leyton-orient-match-preview-3228558.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2017 |url-status=live }} While sidelined, Simpson was linked with a move away from the club, with Southend United keen on signing him, but the transfer move never happened.{{cite news|title=Southend boss Phil Brown confirms club in talks over Leyton Orient stiker Jay Simpson|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/14668787.Southend_boss_Phil_Brown_confirms_talks_with_Jay_Simpson/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=8 August 2016|access-date=15 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient's top goalscorer from last season Jay Simpson could be on his way out of Brisbane Road with Southend interested|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/14673449.Hessenthaler__Simpson_is_still_an_Orient_player_but_he_is_not_available_for_selection/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=10 August 2016|access-date=15 March 2017}} After returning to the first team, his return was short-lived when he suffered a back injury and was sidelined for weeks.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient's assistant manager Andy Edwards believes back to back victories against Stevenage and Grimsby will give the players confidence|url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/14695380.Edwards__It_is_important_we_stay_in_the_top_half_of_the_table/|publisher=Guardian Series|date=20 August 2016|access-date=15 March 2017}} After returning to the first team from injury, Simpson suffered a goal drought since the start of the season but on 12 November 2016 he scored a brace in a 3–0 win over Colchester United.{{cite news|title=Colchester United 0 – 3 Leyton Orient|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37881359|work=BBC Sport|date=12 November 2016|access-date=15 March 2017}} He then scored again on 10 December 2016, in a 1–0 win over Accrington Stanley.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 1–0 Accrington Stanley: Narrow win for hosts|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/leyton-or-vs-accrington/359446|publisher=Sky Sports|date=10 December 2016|access-date=15 March 2017}} By the first half of the season, Simpson went on to make seventeen appearances and score three times in all competitions.

Simpson signed for Major League Soccer team Philadelphia Union on 9 January 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/01/09/philadelphia-union-sign-forward-jay-simpson|title=Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Jay Simpson|date=9 January 2017|website=PhiladelphiaUnion.com|publisher=Philadelphia Union|access-date=9 January 2017}} Reports suggested that Simpson's departure was due to him being unsettled at Orient.{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11742/10713293/leyton-orient-striker-jay-simpson-hands-in-transfer-request|title=Simpson request Orient exit|publisher=Sky Sports|date=31 December 2016|access-date=4 February 2017}} Upon joining Philadelphia, the club's sporting director Earnie Stewart, commented on his move, saying: "Jay brings goal scoring prowess to our team, in addition to a valuable veteran presence, as he has demonstrated with multiple clubs in England."

Simpson started the first match of the 2017 season, against Vancouver Whitecaps,{{cite news|title=Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Philadelphia Union 0|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/03/05/vancouver-whitecaps-fc-0-philadelphia-union-0-2017-mls-match-recap|publisher=MLS Soccer|date=5 March 2017|access-date=14 March 2017}} and scored the Union's first goal of the season against 2016 Eastern Conference Champions, Toronto FC.{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/03/11/recap-philadelphia-union-draw-2-2-defending-eastern-conference-champions-toronto-fc|title=Recap: Philadelphia Union draw 2–2 with defending Eastern Conference Champions Toronto FC|publisher=Philadelphia Union|date=11 March 2017|access-date=12 March 2017}} He was restricted to substitute appearances for most of his tenure at the club, starting five of his 30 appearances. His final start came against Sporting Kansas City in September 2018. The match also saw him score his second and third goals for the club.{{soccerbase season|45104|2018|access-date=23 February 2019}} Simpson was released by Philadelphia on 19 November 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2018/11/19/philadelphia-union-exercise-2019-options-seven-players|title=Philadelphia Union Exercise 2019 Options On Seven Players|date=19 November 2018|access-date=19 November 2018|publisher=Philadelphia Union}}

On 12 February 2019, it was announced that Simpson would rejoin Leyton Orient.{{cite web |title=NEWS: Jay Simpson agrees deal at Orient |work=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=12 February 2019 |access-date=23 February 2019 |url= https://www.leytonorient.com/news/2019/february/simpsonsigns/}} He started his first competitive match in almost five months in a National League fixture against Maidenhead United on 16 February.{{cite news |title=Patience needed with O's forward Simpson after prolonged absence |last=Sessions |first=George |work=East London Advertiser |date=21 February 2019 |access-date=23 February 2019 |url=https://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/leyton-orient/charlie-lee-leyton-orient-jay-simpson-patience-1-5901245 |archive-date=22 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222153900/https://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/leyton-orient/charlie-lee-leyton-orient-jay-simpson-patience-1-5901245 |url-status=dead }}

On 30 June 2019, it was announced, that Simpson had joined Cypriot club Nea Salamina on a 1-year contract.[https://balla.com.cy/2019/06/30/anakoinose-tzei-simpson-i-salamina/ Ανακοίνωσε Τζέι Σίμπσον η Σαλαμίνα!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721190031/https://balla.com.cy/2019/06/30/anakoinose-tzei-simpson-i-salamina/ |date=21 July 2019 }}, balla.com.cy, 30 June 2019

In November 2022, Simpson returned to England when he joined National League South club Welling United.{{cite web|url=https://www.wellingunited.com/jay-simpson-joins-the-wings/|title=Jay Simpson joins the Wings|website=www.wellingunited.com|date=7 November 2022|accessdate=9 November 2022}}

On 2 December 2022, It was announced that Simpson had left the club.{{cite web|url=https://www.wellingunited.com/jay-simpson-departs/|title=Jay Simpson Departs|website=www.wellingunited.com|date=2 December 2022|accessdate=28 April 2023}}

However in March 2023, Welling United were deducted 1 point in the National League South due to the club not having international clearance for him.{{cite web|url=https://www.wellingunited.com/statement-club-charged-after-fielding-ineligible-player/|title=STATEMENT: CLUB CHARGED AFTER FIELDING INELIGIBLE PLAYER|website=www.wellingunited.com|date=1 March 2022|accessdate=28 April 2023}}

Simpson was capped by England at youth level.{{cite news|title=Form guy: Hull City's Jay Simpson|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/jan/02/form-guy-hull-city-jay-simpson|work=The Guardian|date=2 January 2011|access-date=14 March 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://englandfootballonline.com/MatchRsl/MatchRslTmU17.html|title=Match Results Under 17|publisher=England Football Online|accessdate=16 May 2024}}

Simpson is of Jamaican descent.{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/English-players-eye-Reggae-band_9665158|title=English players eye Reggae band|website=Jamaica Observer.com}} He and his wife, Isabelle, have three children.{{cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/01/09/five-things-know-jay-simpson|title=Five things to know: Jay Simpson|publisher=Philadelphia Union|date=9 January 2017|accessdate=14 March 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111214259/https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/01/09/five-things-know-jay-simpson|archivedate=11 January 2017}}

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• PFA Fans' Player of the Month: November 2007 League One{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/3446443/Arsenals-Jay-Simpson-confirms-Arsene-Wengers-faith-by-proving-the-real-deal-Football.html|title=Arsenal's Jay Simpson confirms Arsene Wenger's faith by proving the real deal|website=Telegraph.co.uk}}
• PFA Fans' Player of the Year: 2007–08 League One{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/7376293.stm|title=Simpson named player of the year|website=BBC Sport|date=May 2008}}
• PFA Team of the Year: 2015–16 League Two
• Football League Two Player of the Month: November 2015
• Leyton Orient Away Player of the Year: 2016

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