Simon Dawkins

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Simon Jonathan Dawkins (born 1 December 1987) is a Jamaican retired professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or winger. Born in England, he represented the Jamaica national team. Recently, he was the interim head coach for Monterey Bay FC in the USL Championship during some of their 2024 season.

Club career

Tottenham Hotspur

Dawkins joined the Tottenham Hotspur academy in 2004 and featured regularly in the reserves. He featured in the first team matchday squad once, as an unused sub under Martin Jol for a UEFA Cup game against Anorthosis Famagusta,[1] but did not progress onto making a first-team appearance. On 1 June 2009, Dawkins was released from his Tottenham Hotspur contract and then failed a medical at RC Strasbourg.[2]

Leyton Orient (loan)

He joined Leyton Orient on loan before the 2008–09 season started.[3] His first team debut was delayed after picking up an ankle injury in a friendly match, coincidentally, against parent club Tottenham. He made his first league appearance on 16 August 2008, coming on as a substitute against Peterborough United,[4] and made his cup debut in the Football League Trophy on 2 September where they beat Southend United 4–2.[5] His loan period ended on 3 January 2009.

Return to Tottenham Hotspur

Dawkins later returned to Tottenham on a non-contract basis while recovering from injury. A contract depended upon his proven fitness at the start of the 2010–11 season.[6]

In August 2010, Dawkins went on trial with Celtic[7] later deciding to continue to train with Tottenham, scoring in a training friendly against Milton Keynes Dons on 8 December.[8]

On 14 March 2011, Dawkins was rewarded with a contract by Tottenham Hotspur after impressing back at the club on trial, with his contract set to run until June 2013.[9]

San Jose Earthquakes (loan)

Dawkins then signed for the San Jose Earthquakes on loan for the 2011 season.[10] He made his debut for the Earthquakes on 19 March in their first game of the 2011 MLS season, a 1–0 loss to Real Salt Lake.[11] He scored his first goal for his new club on 2 April in a 2–2 draw with Seattle Sounders FC.[12]

In January 2012, after returning to Spurs, there was interest from Steve McClaren's FC Twente but a loan deal could not be finalized.[13] Dawkins appeared in a Spurs matchday squad for the first time in over four years when he was an unused substitute for an FA Cup tie against Stevenage.[14]

He then joined the Earthquakes on loan again for the 2012 season.

Aston Villa (loan)

On the final day of the January 2013 transfer window, Dawkins signed on loan with Premier League club Aston Villa for the remainder of the 2012–13 season.[15] On 10 February 2013, at the age of 25, he made his Premier League debut in a match against West Ham United, which Villa won 2–1.

Derby County

On 14 October 2013, Dawkins joined Championship side Derby County.[16] It was announced on 18 October 2013 that Dawkins would be extending his stay with the Rams by agreeing to a 93-day emergency loan.[17] Dawkins made his first appearance for Derby on 19 October 2013, coming on as a replacement for Mason Bennett at the beginning of the second half. After a series of impressive performances for Derby, Head Coach Steve McClaren expressed his interest in signing Dawkins permanently in the January transfer window. A deal was reached with Tottenham and they agreed a fee on 3 January 2014, with Dawkins agreeing to a <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />2+1⁄2-year deal.[18] He thus became manager Steve McClaren's first permanent signing for Derby.

San Jose Earthquakes

On 6 January 2016, Dawkins rejoined Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes for an undisclosed fee.[19]

On 16 February 2018, Dawkins and San Jose agreed to mutually terminate his contract with the club.[20] Minnesota United FC claimed Dawkins on waivers shortly after the termination of his contract with San Jose.[21] However, Dawkins was released a week later before the start of the season.[22]

Ipswich Town

Following a trial in December 2018,[23] Dawkins signed for Ipswich Town in January 2019 on a short-term deal,[24] with the option of an additional 12 months. He was released at the end of the 2018–19 season after making just 2 substitute appearances for the club.[25]

Monterey Bay

After a nearly three-year absence from club football, Dawkins was announced as a signing for USL Championship expansion side Monterey Bay FC on 15 March 2022. Dawkins had previously played under manager Frank Yallop during his initial loan spell with the San Jose Earthquakes, and assistant manager Ramiro Corrales was also his teammate at the time.[26] On 23 July 2022, Dawkins scored his first goal for Monterey Bay during a 2–0 victory over New York Red Bulls II.[27] In the summer of 2024, Dawkins became head coach of Monterey Bay FC 2 ahead of its second ever season. Monterey Bay FC 2 is the club's pre-professional second team which plays in USL League Two.[28] Dawkins announced his retirement on 1 August 2024 and was named interim head coach for Monterey Bay's match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[29]

International career

Dawkins made seven appearances for the England under-16 side between 2002 and 2003, scoring once. He featured in the Victory Shield, Walkers International Tournament, and in the David Carins Memorial Trophy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.[30] He made two appearances for the England under-17 side in 2003, playing in the Pepsi International Tournament.[31]

Dawkins made his international debut for Jamaica on 26 May 2014 against Serbia at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.[32] He scored his first goal for Jamaica in a 2–2 draw with Egypt on 4 June 2014 at Leyton Orient. Dawkins scored a last-minute winner to see Jamaica through to the next round of qualifying stages with a spectacular volley against Nicaragua.

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tottenham Hotspur 2008–09[33] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010–11[34] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011–12[35] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012–13[36] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013–14[37] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leyton Orient (loan) 2008–09[33] League One 11 0 1 0 0 0 2Template:Efn 0 14 0
San Jose Earthquakes (loan) 2011[38][39] Major League Soccer 26 6 0 0 — 0 0 26 6
2012[38][39] Major League Soccer 29 8 2 0 — 2Template:Efn 0 33 8
Total 55 14 2 0 0 0 2 0 59 14
Aston Villa (loan) 2012–13[36] Premier League 4 0 0 0 0 0 — 4 0
Derby County (loan) 2013–14[37] Championship 13 3 0 0 0 0 — 13 3
Derby County 2013–14[37] Championship 13 1 1 0 0 0 3Template:Efn 0 17 1
2014–15[40] Championship 34 3 3 0 5 2 — 42 5
2015–16[41] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Total 60 7 4 0 6 2 3 0 73 9
San Jose Earthquakes 2016[38][39] Major League Soccer 24 5 0 0 — 0 0 24 5
2017 Major League Soccer 14 0 2Template:Efn 0 — 0 0 16 0
Total 38 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 40 5
Ipswich Town 2018–19 Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
Career total 170 26 9 0 6 2 7 0 192 28

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International

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Jamaica
Year Apps Goals
2014 8 2
2015 11 1
2016 2 0
Total 21 3

International goals

As of match played 8 September 2015. Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first, "score" column indicates score after each Dawkins goal.[42]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 4 June 2014 Brisbane Road, London, England {{ Template:Yesno alias = Egypt flag alias = Flag of Egypt.svg flag alias-Ottoman = Flag of Egypt (1793-1844).svg flag alias-1882 = Flag of Egypt (1882-1922).svg flag alias-1922 = Flag of Egypt (1922–1958).svg flag alias-1952 = Flag of Egypt (1952-1958).svg flag alias-1958 = Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg flag alias-1972 = Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg link alias-military = Egyptian Armed Forces flag alias-army = Flag of the Army of Egypt.svg link alias-army = Egyptian Army flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Egypt.svg link alias-naval = Egyptian Navy flag alias-navy=Flag of the Egyptian Navy.svg link alias-navy=Egyptian Navy flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Egypt.svg link alias-air force = Egyptian Air Force flag alias-air defence force = Flag of the Egyptian Air Defense Forces.svg link alias-air defence force = Egyptian Air Defense Forces size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align=center | 1–1 || align=center | 2–2 || Friendly

2. 16 November 2014 Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica {{ Template:Yesno alias = Haiti flag alias = Flag of Haiti.svg flag alias-1791 = Flag of Haiti (1791-1789).svg flag alias-1798 = Flag of France (1794-1815).svg flag alias-1803 = Flag of Haiti (1803-1804).svg flag alias-1806 = Flag of Haiti (1806-1811).svg flag alias-1811 = Flag of Haiti (1811–1814).png flag alias-1814 = Flag of Haiti (1814–1820).svg flag alias-1849 = Flag of Haiti (1849-1859).png flag alias-1859 = Flag of Haiti (1820–1849, 1859–1964).svg flag alias-1964 = Flag of Haiti (1964–1986).svg flag alias-2013 = Flag of Haiti (WFB 2013).gif flag alias-civil = Flag of Haiti (civil).svg flag alias-civil-1964 = Flag of Haiti 1964 (civil).svg flag alias-coast guard = Flag of Haiti (1859–1964, 3-2).svg link alias-coast guard = Haitian Coast Guard link alias-army = Haitian Army link alias-military = Armed Forces of Haiti Haitian Navy link alias-air force = Haitian Aviation Corps Haitian Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align=center | 1–0 || align=center | 2–0 || 2014 Caribbean Cup

3. 8 September 2015 Dennis Martínez National Stadium, Managua, Nicaragua {{ Template:Yesno alias = Nicaragua flag alias = Flag of Nicaragua.svg flag alias-1839 = Flag of Nicaragua (1839-1858).svg flag alias-1856 = Flag of Nicaragua under William Walker (1856-1857).svg flag alias-1858 = Flag of Nicaragua (1858-1889 and 1893-1896).svg flag alias-1889 = Flag of Nicaragua (1889-1893).svg flag alias-1896 = Flag of Nicaragua (1896-1908).svg flag alias-1908 = Flag of Nicaragua (1908–1971).svg link alias-naval = Nicaraguan Navy link alias-air force = Nicaraguan Air Force link alias-army = Nicaraguan Army link alias-navy = Nicaraguan Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align=center | 2–0 || align=center | 2–0 || 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Club

San Jose Earthquakes

International

Jamaica

References

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