SJUS (Simon Johnson University of Soccer) Volume 1 | Page 3
SIMON JOHNSON - DIRECTOR
Johnson was born in West Bromwich and attended
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School. He left in year
nine and moved to Leeds to start his career at Leeds
United, where he was recognised as a tenacious and
skilful target man.
Whilst playing for Hereford United, he notably
scored an inspirational winner in the FA Cup against
Tranmere Rovers, to send Hereford into the Fourth
Round for the first time in 16 years.
Personal information
Senior career
Years
Team
2000–2005
Leeds United
2002
Hull City (loan)
2003–2004
Blackpool (loan)
2004
Sunderland (loan)
2004–2005
Doncaster Rovers (loan)
2005
Barnsley (loan)
2005–2007
Darlington
2007–2009
Hereford United
2009
Bury
Full name:
Simon Ainsley Johnson
Date of birth: 9 March 1983
Place of birth: West Bromwich, England
Height:
1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position:
Attacking midfielder