Simon Rusk
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Rusk after playing for York City in the 2009 FA Trophy Final | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Simon Edward Rusk | ||
| Date of birth | 17 December 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Peterborough, England | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2000 | Peterborough United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Peterborough United | 0 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Cambridge City (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 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) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2021 | Stockport County | ||
| 2022–2023 | England U19 | ||
| 2024 | Southampton (interim) | ||
| 2025 | Southampton (interim) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Simon Edward Rusk (born 17 December 1981) is an English professional football manager and former professional player who most recently was interim head coach at Southampton.
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. As a player, he played as a midfielder, notably for Boston United.