Donovan Simmonds
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| Full name | Donovan Ashton Simmonds | ||
| Date of birth | October 12, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
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| Current club | Floriana | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2009 | Coventry City | 0 | (0) |
| 2008 | →Gillingham (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | →Kilmarnock (loan) | 19 | (1) |
| 2009– | Floriana | 7 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:30, November 19, 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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Donovan Ashton Simmonds (born 12 October 1988 in London) is an English professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League side Floriana, where he plays as a striker
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[edit] Playing career
[edit] Coventry City
Donovan joined Coventry City on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal following his release from the Charlton Athletic academy at the end of the 2006–07 season.
Simmonds had impressed while on trial, playing in two friendly matches and a testimonial match against Nuneaton Borough, in which Donovan netted in a 5–0 win. [1] He was one of a number of Coventry City signings to have previously worked with manager Iain Dowie during their brief time together at Charlton Athletic.
[edit] Gillingham
On March 28, 2008 it was announced that Simmonds had joined Gillingham on loan until the end of the season. [2] Donovan was given the number 2, a number usually associated with right-backs and made his Gillingham debut in a 2–1 home win against Luton Town on April 1.
[edit] Kilmarnock
On 13 August 2008 Simmonds joined Kilmarnock on a loan deal set to last until 5 January 2009. [3] Simmons scored his debut Killie goal with a late header against Falkirk after coming on as a sub. In December Kilmarnock announced his loan deal had been extended until the end of the season.
[edit] Floriana
On August 19, 2009 it was confirmed the Donovan Simmonds had joined Maltese Premier League side Floriana, following his release from Coventry City. [4]
Donovan scored his first goal since joining the Greens' in the 1-0 win over Hamrun Spartans on October 4, 2009.
[edit] References
- ^ "Sky Blues thrash neighbours Town". BBC Sport. 2008-07-25. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/7524806.stm. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ^ "Simmonds signs on loan for Gills". BBC Sport. 2008-03-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gillingham/7317439.stm. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
- ^ Official Coventry City F.C. website
- ^ "Donovan Simmonds joins Floriana F.C.". FlorianaFC.com. 2009-08-18. http://www.florianafc.com/news.asp?newsid=5. Retrieved 2009-08-18.
[edit] External links
- Donovan Simmonds player profile at ccfc.co.uk
- Donovan Simmonds player profile at gillinghamfootballclub.co.uk
- Donovan Simmonds career stats at Soccerbase
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