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Huddersfield Town would miss a trick if they do not offer a new deal to this veteran PL-winning defender

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Why Danny Simpson could be a useful signing for Huddersfield Town

According to Examiner Live, Huddersfield Town are exploring the possibility of offering Danny Simpson a professional deal in a bid to sort out their defensive problems. 

The 32-year-old has been handed a trial by the Terriers and new manager Danny Cowley will run the rule over the veteran before a final assessment is made. 

Simpson, who is currently a free agent following his release from Leicester City at the end of the previous campaign, also had a trial at West Brom earlier the summer, although he wasn’t deemed worthy of a deal by the Baggies. (h/t Examiner Live)

However, Huddersfield are apparently keen to offer the former Man United youth product a new lease of life to stay in the Championship and given that he has been a free agent since the end of last season, the Terriers should have no problem registering him outside of the transfer window.

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The Terriers, meanwhile, have endured a nightmarish start to their Championship campaign this term and all hopes that they might have had of making a push for promotion back to the top-flight at the first time of asking are probably dead and buried by now.

Currently languishing second-bottom in the standings just above Stoke City on goal difference, the Terriers are yet to register their first victory in the Championship this term, having lost six out of their first seven league games. 

In response to the club’s terrible start to the campaign, the hierarchy pulled the trigger on Jan Siewert and appointed Danny Cowley, who left the job at Lincoln City to take up the vacant role at the John Smith’s Stadium during the most recent international break. 

The managerial change hasn’t paid immediate dividends, though, with Huddersfield Town suffering a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday in Cowley’s first game in charge. 

Realistically, with the Terriers at the bottom of the table and four points adrift of safety after such a poor start, Cowley could have his work cut out in steering the club clear of the relegation zone if things do not improve soon.

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Of course, they can choose to bring in reinforcements in January but it won’t be a bad idea for the Terriers to make some shrewd moves and snap up some free-agents to plug the holes in their ranks. And Danny Simpson is one of the high-profile free agents in the pool, who is yet to be registered by any club. 

To put things into perspective, Huddersfield Town signing Danny Simpson could go a long way in turning their fortunes around in the Championship this season. The Terriers have already shipped 13 goals in 7 league games thus far and they just cannot afford to keep conceding goals for fun if they are to get back to winning ways. 

Huddersfield Town had the second-worst defensive record in the Premier League last season and things haven’t really changed much for them after relegation from the top-flight, with the backline creaking far too often for their liking in the Championship as well. 

The Terriers lost defenders Tommy Smith and Zanka in the summer transfer window and, though they brought in Tommy Elphick to shore up the backline, the need for more depth at the back has been quite apparent from the club’s defensive woes. 

A former Premier League winner with Leicester City, Danny Simpson has also featured for the likes of Newcastle United, QPR and Sunderland in the past, winning promotion from the Championship to the Premier League with all three of those clubs. 

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At 32, he might not be the same player that he was in his youthful days but Simpson could be a valuable addition to Huddersfield’s ranks with his bagful of experience and winning mentality and his arrival could instil a fighting spirit within the team, something that the Terriers have lacked this term. 

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With that in mind, it should be a no-brainer for Huddersfield Town to offer Simpson a deal, provided he manages to prove his fitness on the training ground. 

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Experienced heads: welcoming the return of three veteran managers to English football

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Roy Hodgson of Crystal Palace looks on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Norwich City at Selhurst Park. (Getty Images)

The first three months of 2023 saw Mick McCarthy, Neil Warnock, and, most recently, Roy Hodgson be re-instated in the managerial world, with the latter two coming out of retirement for their respective posts.

With that in mind, here is a closer look at three men who remain the oldest managers in English football.

Roy Hodgson – Crystal Palace (appointed 21 March)

Roy Hodgson returned to Crystal Palace in March, nearly two years after his last tenure in south London. It was the second time Hodgson had come out of retirement to take on a new role, after failing to keep Watford up in the 2021-22 campaign.

Hodgson is the most travelled manager on this list, with a career going back to 1976 and covering eight different countries.

His spell as Three Lions boss wasn’t filled with success and he will always be associated with the infamous defeat to Iceland, as covered by the BBC at the time, but Hodgson will be fondly remembered around some English football circles for reaching the Europa League final with Fulham in 2009-10, before defeat to Atletico Madrid.

He is yet to lead a team out in the Champions League, though, which is Europe’s elite competition and has become so famous it features on various platforms or has been imitated due to its popularity.

These include video games such as FIFA and online slots, where sites such as  provides offers such as free spins to new users as well as a range of titles to attract a wide demographic. The Champions League is only likely to continue growing across different entertainment platforms as it has cemented itself as the premier competition in domestic football.

Far from Europe, meanwhile, Hodgson now faces a tough battle with Palace to try and avoid a second successive relegation from the Premier League this term.

Neil Warnock – Huddersfield Town (appointed 13 February)

Neil Warnock had enjoyed less than a year out of football and had even set up a new podcast when he was dragged back into the action in February of this year.

The veteran Englishman returned to Huddersfield Town where he had won promotion in his spell between 1993 and 1995, to oversee their own fight for survival in the Championship in 2022-23, as reported by The Independent. Unlike Hodgson, Warnock has remained in England his entire career, which spans over 40 years.

Starting in the lower leagues, Warnock made his way through Plymouth, Oldham and Bury after his first stint at Huddersfield, before taking Sheffield United to the Premier League in his longest tenure to date, spanning eight years.

Alongside roles at Middlesbrough, Cardiff and Rotherham, arguably Warnock’s greatest achievement was winning the Championship with QPR back in 2010/11.

Mick McCarthy – Blackpool (appointed 19 January)

Born in Barnsley but going on to represent – and later manage – Ireland at the international level, Mick McCarthy became English football’s third-oldest manager after he was made Blackpool boss at the turn of the year. His career started at Millwall in 1992 but he soon found his calling in international management.

McCarthy took charge of Ireland in 1996 and remained for six years, famously taking the Boys in Green to only their third World Cup ever in 2002 and getting them to the last-16 before losing on penalties to Spain.

After long spells in charge of Sunderland, Wolves and Ipswich, McCarthy returned for a less successful spell as Ireland manager, before trying his luck in Cyprus with APOEL Nicosia. Now, his Blackpool side faces a head-to-head battle with Warnock’s Huddersfield to avoid the drop in the Championship.

The development of the modern game has seen a rebirth of football tactics and, with it, a new and exciting brand of up-and-coming football minds.

But one cannot put a price on experience as well as pure grit and determination, which has seen the return of some of football’s most storied tacticians. While they may represent a quick fix, the importance and influence of such managers cannot be downplayed.

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Jed Steer 2022 – Net Worth, Salary, Sponsors, Wife, Tattoos, Cars, and more

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Jed Steer of Aston Villa celebrates his sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on October 30, 2019 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Jed Steer is an English professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Premier League club Aston Villa and in this article we will see more about the player’s Net Worth, Salary, Sponsors, Wife, Tattoos, Cars, and more.

Jed John Steer famously called Jed Steer joined the English professional club Aston Villa from the Premier League team Norwich City in 2013. Jed is currently the backup keeper for Emiliano Martinez and the experienced keeper is still working hard to fight for his spot in the team.

He has represented England at the youth levels and hopes to play for the senior team after playing well in the league. Let us get to know more about the player in the following paragraphs.

Jed Steer joined the English professional club Aston Villa from the Premier League team Norwich City in 2013. (Credits: @jedsteer Instagram)
Jed Steer joined the English professional club Aston Villa from the Premier League team Norwich City in 2013. (Credits: @jedsteer Instagram)

Jed Steer Facts And Wiki

Birth PlaceNorwich, England
Father’s NameNA
Mother’s NameNA
Star SignLibra
Net Worth£7m
Age30
Birthday23 September 1992
NationalityEnglish
PositionGoalkeeper
Senior ClubsNorwich City, Yeovil Town, Cambridge United, Aston Villa, Doncaster Rovers, Yeovil Town, Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic, Luton Town
Achievements1x English 3rd tier champion
GirlfriendAlice Steer
ChildrenNA
Social MediaInstagram
Twitter

Jed Steer’s Net Worth and Salary

Jed is an experienced player and footballing has contributed much to his earnings. The net worth of the player is estimated to be £7m as of 2022. The market value of the player in 2022 is valued at €600k by Transfermarkt. The player is yet to prove his worth in the English League to get a high market value.

He currently earns a salary of £1,040,000 per year playing for Aston Villa F.C. as a GK. If he reaches the top level, he might have lucrative deals in the future.

Jed Steer Club Career

Jed started to play football at Norwich City, his hometown club in 2003. He was promoted to the senior team after signing his first professional contract with the club on his 17th birthday in 2009. He made his first team debut with the club on 28 January 2012 against West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup match which resulted in a 2-1 win.

Jed Steer has represented England at the youth levels and is yet to play for the senior team. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
Jed Steer has represented England at the youth levels and is yet to play for the senior team. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

He was loaned out to Yeovil Town in July 2011 for three months. He made his debut for the club against Brentford in the opening match of the season and the match ended in a 2-0 win. He returned to the club following his leg injury. He was loaned out for a month in November 2012 to Cambridge United.

In June 2013 he joined Aston Villa on a free transfer. He made his debut for the club against Rotherham United in the League Cup match that ended in a 3-0 victory. He made his league debut against Burnley in May 2015 and the match ended in a 1-0 loss.

He was loaned out to Doncaster Rovers in 2014 for 6 months and made 13 league appearances for the club during his loan period. He joined Yeovil Town in 2014 on loan for a season. He was loaned out to Huddersfield Town in 2015 for a season and made 38 appearances for the club. Then, he joined Charlton Athletic on loan in 2018 and later he joined Luton Town in 2022 January 2022 on loan until the end of the season.

Jed Steer International Career

Jed played for the U16 team of England in 2007. He made his debut for the youths in October 2007 and made 4 appearances for the team and was important in lifting Sky Sports Victory Shield and went on to win the Montaigu Tournament. He represented the U17 team of the nation in 2008.

The net worth of Jed Steer is estimated to be £7m as of 2022. (Photo by TIM KEETON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The net worth of Jed Steer is estimated to be £7m as of 2022. (Photo by TIM KEETON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

He made his U19 debut for the nation in 2010 against Cyprus and kept a clean sheet in the match where he saved a penalty in the match.

Jed Steer Family

Jed Steer was born on 23 September 1992 in Norwich, United Kingdom. His parent’s struggled a lot to make him reach professional-level football and they have been more supportive of him with money and when he is low.  The other details of the family are not revealed yet even their name.

Jed Steer’s Wife – Alice Steer

Jed Steer is currently married to the love of his life, Alice Steer. They got married around July 2022, this year. Alice is a sports journalist and broadcaster from London, England. It appears that the couple is expecting a baby this year based on their latest post. The couple seems very happy together, and they are clearly excited to start their family.

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Jed Steer Sponsors and Endorsements

The Goalkeeper has not been seen endorsing any company but several reports give us a fair idea that Jed earns a good amount from brand endorsements and sponsorship deals. This is also evident from his luxurious lifestyle which of course he doesn’t fail to share with all his fans on social media.

Jed Steer Cars and Tattoos

Jed Steer has not been spotted driving a car in the streets of Norwich. It is certain that the player has a decent car collection in his garage to roam out. Unlike many footballers, the player seems not fond of tattooing his body.

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FAQs about Jed Steer

What is the net worth of Jed Steer?
The net worth of Jed Steer is £7m.
How many clubs have Jed Steer played for?
Jed Steer has played with three clubs at the senior level – Norwich City, Yeovil Town, Cambridge United, Aston Villa, Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic, Luton Town
How old is Jed Steer?
He is 30 years old.
Nationality of Jed Steer?
He is English.
Has Jed Steer ever won the Premier League?
No, he has never won the Premier League.
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Fulham

Fulham would be quite wise to stay away from this 23-year-old Huddersfield outcast

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Isaac Mbenza of Huddersfield Town celebrates as he scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United at John Smith's Stadium on May 05, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Getty Images)

Why Fulham should avoid signing Huddersfield winger Isaac Mbenza

According to French publication L’Equipe (h/t The Bournemouth Echo), Fulham are battling Bournemouth to sign Huddersfield Town winger Isaac Mbenza.

Isaac Mbenza, 23, joined Huddersfield Town on loan from Montpellier last season, featuring 22 times in the Yorkshire club’s failed attempt at avoiding relegation from the Premier League. He made his move to the Terriers permanent last summer.

The winger has made six appearances for Huddersfield Town this season but has featured just twice since Danny Cowley was appointed in September. His most recent outing came in a Championship win at Stoke City in October.

 Isaac Mbenza of Huddersfield Town is challenged by Erik Pieters of Stoke City during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Stoke City and Huddersfield Town at Bet365 Stadium on August 28, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Getty Images)
Isaac Mbenza of Huddersfield Town is challenged by Erik Pieters of Stoke City during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Stoke City and Huddersfield Town at Bet365 Stadium on August 28, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Getty Images)

As far as Fulham are concerned, they are in good form, having won their three of their last five games in all competitions. The Cottagers saw off Middlesbrough 1-0 at Craven Cottage and drew 0-0 against Charlton before losing 4-0 to Man City in the FA Cup.

Michael Hector, Terrence Kongolo and Jordan Archer have all already arrived and with less than a week left for the January transfer window to slam shut, Scott Parker still has a chance to get in players. However, Fulham’s interest in Isaac Mbenza is baffling, to say the least.

Mbenza has never really adapted to the demands of English football since arriving from Ligue 1 in 2018. He was a proven goalscorer in France with Montpellier and came to England with the promise of having a similar impact.

But a move to Huddersfield hasn’t gone well for him. The winger has largely been an outcast at the John Smith’s Stadium, managing only a goal in 30 appearances.

Fulham manager Scott Parker. (Getty Images)

Given that this is a player who has struggled to live up to the expectations at Huddersfield, Fulham would be better off not signing him. The Cottagers will miss Aleksandar Mitrovic for a handful of games due to an ankle injury he sustained against Hull City but Parker does have other options in the forward department to replace the Serb.

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In Bobby Reid, Aboubakar Kamara, Ivan Cavaleiro and Anthony Knockaert, Fulham have enough quality and competition in their attack for the rest of the campaign.

Verdict

A move away from Huddersfield is exactly what Mbenza needs in order to revitalise his faltering career. Nevertheless, Fulham must stay away from the winger.

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