Simon Johnson
- Date of Birth
- Wednesday 9, March 1983
- Nationality
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English - Biography
- Johnson started his career at Leeds United. He signed his first professional contract at Elland Road in July 2000, but with a number of strikers ahead of him in the pecking order, he did not make his senior debut until he was loaned to Hull City. In his first match for the Tigers, in August 2002 at Bristol Rovers, he was brought on as a substitute and scored an 85th-minute equaliser which secured a 1–1 draw. Late in the 2002/03 season he made his Premier League debut for Leeds in the 6–1 defeat of Charlton Athletic, replacing Alan Smith. Over the next two seasons, Johnson only made sporadic appearances for Leeds and was loaned to Blackpool, Sunderland, Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley for first-team experience. He was released by Leeds at the end of the 2004/05 season. In June 2005, he signed for Darlington on a free transfer where he enjoyed regular first-team football, but fell out of favour under manager Dave Penney after nearly signing for Wycombe Wanderers. He joined Hereford United in August 2007, initially on a short-term contract, before joining permanently.
Playing Record
Breakdown of overall appearances by season and match types can be seen below.
Appearances for the most recent season can also be seen below. Click on a season below to view the appearances for that season.
Appearances for Season 2006/07
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Goals | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2006 | W | Darlington 4-0 Macclesfield | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 08/08/2006 | W | Accrington 0-2 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 12/08/2006 | L | Boston United 4-1 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 22/08/2006 | W | Stoke City 1-2 Darlington | League Cup (1st Round) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 26/08/2006 | L | Walsall 1-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 12/09/2006 | W | Darlington 1-0 Bury | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 19/09/2006 | L | Reading 3-3 Darlington | League Cup (2nd Round) | 1 | Starting XI |
| 23/09/2006 | D | Shrewsbury 2-2 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 26/09/2006 | L | Mansfield Town 1-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 29/09/2006 | D | Darlington 2-2 Grimsby Town | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 06/10/2006 | L | Darlington 0-5 Rochdale | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 21/10/2006 | W | Darlington 2-0 Barnet | League Two | 1 | Substitute |
| 28/10/2006 | D | Hartlepool United 0-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 31/10/2006 | W | Tranmere Rovers 0-1 Darlington | Johnstone's Paint Trophy (2nd Round Northern) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 03/11/2006 | W | Darlington 1-0 Chester | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 11/11/2006 | W | Lewes 1-4 Darlington | FA Cup (1st Round) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 18/11/2006 | W | Lincoln City 1-3 Darlington | League Two | 1 | Starting XI |
| 25/11/2006 | W | Darlington 1-0 MK Dons | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 28/11/2006 | W | Darlington 1-0 Mansfield Town | Johnstone's Paint Trophy (Quarter Final Northern) | 0 | Substitute |
| 02/12/2006 | L | Darlington 1-3 Swansea | FA Cup (2nd Round) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 05/12/2006 | L | Wycombe 1-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 09/12/2006 | L | Stockport County 5-2 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 16/12/2006 | L | Darlington 0-1 Notts County | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 23/12/2006 | L | Wrexham 1-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 26/12/2006 | L | Darlington 0-2 Mansfield Town | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 09/01/2007 | L | Doncaster Rovers 2-0 Darlington | Johnstone's Paint Trophy (Semi Final Northern) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 13/01/2007 | W | Darlington 3-1 Peterborough | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 16/01/2007 | D | Bury 1-1 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 20/01/2007 | W | Grimsby Town 0-1 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 10/02/2007 | W | Darlington 2-0 Boston United | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 14/04/2007 | L | MK Dons 1-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Substitute |