Simon Coleman

Simon Coleman (born 13 June 1968) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender.

This article is about the footballer. For the anthropologist, see Simon Coleman (anthropologist).

Simon Coleman
Personal information
Date of birth (1968-06-13) 13 June 1968
Place of birth Worksop, England
Position(s) Centre back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1989 Mansfield Town 96 (7)
1989–1991 Middlesbrough 55 (2)
1991–1994 Derby County 70 (2)
1993–1994 Sheffield Wednesday 16 (1)
1994–1998 Bolton Wanderers 34 (5)
1997 → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 4 (0)
1998–2000 Southend United 100 (9)
2000–2002 Rochdale 16 (1)
Total 391 (27)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He notably played in the Premier League for Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers and in the Football League for Mansfield Town, Middlesbrough, Derby County, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Southend United and Rochdale.

Playing career

He played 475 competitive games in English football and appeared in the Premier League for both Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers. His career at Bolton may have reached greater heights in the Premier League had his leg not been broken in a tackle by Derby County's Marco Gabbiadini in February 1995.

Personal life

He has previously worked at a football academy in Mansfield. He now works at Garibaldi School as a Physical Education Teacher.

Honours


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