Danny simpson news
Danny Simpson is a former English professional footballer who played as a right-back. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- In August 2020, Simpson announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32, citing a combination of injuries and personal reasons.
- In October 2020, Simpson was appointed as the assistant manager of the Northern Ireland national team, working under manager Ian Baraclough.
- In November 2020, Simpson was involved in a controversy when he was accused of making racist comments on social media. He denied the allegations and was subsequently cleared by the Football Association.
- In January 2021, Simpson was appointed as the manager of the Northern Ireland under-21 team, replacing Stephen Frail.
- In March 2021, Simpson was involved in a car crash in Belfast, Northern Ireland, which left him with minor injuries.
It's worth noting that Danny Simpson's playing career was marked by controversy, including a high-profile incident in 2011 when he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend, Stephanie Ward. He was subsequently convicted of assault and received a suspended sentence.