 Rusk after playing for York City in the 2009 FA Trophy Final | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Simon Edward Rusk[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 December 1981[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Peterborough, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Southampton U-21 (head coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2000 | Peterborough United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Peterborough United | 0 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Cambridge City (loan) | ||
| 2001–2007 | Boston United | 140 | (12) |
| 2007–2008 | Northwich Victoria | 16 | (2) |
| 2007 | → Rushden & Diamonds (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | York City | 51 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Crawley Town | 54 | (0) |
| Total | 267 | (14) | |
| International career | |||
| Scotland U18 | 3 | (0) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2015–2021 | Brighton & Hove Albion U-23 | ||
| 2021 | Stockport County | ||
| 2022 | Dundee (assistant manager) | ||
| 2022–2023 | England U19s | ||
| 2024– | Southampton U-21 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Simon Edward Rusk (born 17 December 1981) is a professional football manager and former professional footballer, and is currently head coach of the Southampton U-21s. He holds a UEFA pro licence. Previously manager of Brighton & Hove Albion Under 23s, Rusk was responsible for the progression of many young talents to the Brighton first-team in recent years, including Aaron Connolly, Steven Alzate, Solly March and Ben White.[2] As a player, he played as a midfielder, notably for Boston United. Born in England, he made three appearances for the Scotland U18 national team.
- ^ a b Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 539. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
- ^ "This is why Cambridge United are so determined to land Brighton under-23s manager Simon Rusk". Brighton & Hove Independent. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.