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Chesterfield Offers Rai Simons New Contract

Chesterfield Offers Rai Simons New Contract

Rai Simons has been offered a new contract by Chesterfield Football Club, with the Bermudian footballer one of four players the Club has extended contract offers to, while a total of 12 players will not be offered new deals. Manager Gary Caldwell announced on Friday that Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Dan Jones and Angel Martinez would be leaving the club,... Read more of this article

Rai Simons Scores, Chesterfield Loses 4-2

Rai Simons Scores, Chesterfield Loses 4-2

Bermuda’s Rai Simons scored for Chesterfield in a recent match, that saw the club go out of the Derbyshire Senior Cup after losing the match by a score of 4-2. The club’s match report said, “Marcus Dinanga, Marc Newsham, Ted Cribley and Anthony Dwyer scored for the Gladiators with Rai Simons and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake finding the net for Chesterfield. “Dinanga,... Read more of this article

Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield Victory

Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield Victory

Bermuda’s Rai Simons scored in the 55th minute of Chesterfield’s game against Nottingham Forest to help his team come back from 2-0 down to a 3-2 victory. The club’s match report said, “In the match played at Alfreton Town’s Impact Arena, Forest were on top during the first 45 minutes with young striker Ben Brereton posting a constant... Read more of this article

Chesterfield Offers Rai Simons New Contract

Chesterfield Offers Rai Simons New Contract

After scoring five goals in 22 appearances in his debut season with the club, Bermuda’s Rai Simons has been offered a new deal by Chesterfield Football Club. The club said, ”Three players whose contracts are due to expire are being offered new deals while seven have been told that they are not being retained. “New deals will be put... Read more of this article

Rai Simons Scores Twice In Chesterfield Victory

Rai Simons Scores Twice In Chesterfield Victory

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Rai Simons came on in the 72nd minute of today’s [Jan 2] game against Shrewsbury, making an instant impact by scoring almost immediately and following that up with his second goal of the match 14 minutes later to help Chesterfield to an impressive 7-1 victory. Chesterfield’s match report said, “A... Read more of this article

Video: Rai Simons Scores, Chesterfield Loses 3-2

Video: Rai Simons Scores, Chesterfield Loses 3-2

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Rai Simons came on in the 74th minute of today’s [Nov 21] game against Port Vale, and scored in the 90th minute of the match, which ended with Chesterfield being defeated 3-2. The club’s match report said, “Chesterfield’s good recent away run came to an end in the snow at Vale Park as they fell... Read more of this article

Video: Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield  Victory

Video: Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield Victory

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Rai Simons scored in the 68th minute of Chesterfield’s game against FC United of Manchester to help propel his team to a 4-1 victory, and secure an FA Cup second round tie. The club’s match report said, “Goals from Gboly Ariyibi, Lee Novak, Rai Simons and Ollie Banks gave Chesterfield a 4-1 win... Read more of this article

Rai Simons “Hoped For The Best” On First Goal

Rai Simons “Hoped For The Best” On First Goal

Bermudian footballer Rai Simons says that he “hoped for the best” when he scored his first professional goal on October 10, adding that he is “very pleased with how things are progressing; I have total confidence in my abilities.” An article in the Derbyshire Times says, “Bermudian international Rai Simons scored his first... Read more of this article

Video: Rai Simons Scores For Chesterfield FC

Video: Rai Simons Scores For Chesterfield FC

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Rai Simons scored in the 36th minute of today’s [Oct 10] match, marking the first Football League goal for the young Bermudian. Simons has previously scored for the Chesterfield reserves team, and his performance today also earned him Man of the Match accolades. The club’s match report said, “Chesterfield... Read more of this article

Rai Simons “Thrilled” With Chesterfield FC Role

Rai Simons “Thrilled” With Chesterfield FC Role

Bermudian footballer Rai Simons is reportedly “thrilled” with his role with Chesterfield FC, adding that he’s “had lots of messages from back home, which is great.” An article in the Derbyshire Times says, “Summer signing Rai Simons says he’s been surprised how quickly he’s progressed to first team action at Chesterfield... Read more of this article

Rai Simons Scores Twice In Chesterfield Victory

Rai Simons Scores Twice In Chesterfield Victory

Bermuda’s Rai Simons scored twice to help push his Chesterfield reserves team to a 3-1 win over  Scunthorpe United yesterday, netting goals in the 22nd and 27th minute. “The reserves won 3-1 at Scunthorpe United on Tuesday afternoon in their opening Final Third Development League Cup group match,” the club’s match report said. “Rai... Read more of this article

Video: Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield FC Win

Video: Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield FC Win

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Rai Simons scored in the 30th minute of today’s [Sept 8] game, helping his team to a 3-2 win over Doncaster Rovers. Chesterfield’s match report said, “The Spirietes got their start to the reserve season going with an entertaining 3-2 win over Doncaster Rovers at the Proact. “The hosts tooks... Read more of this article

Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield Victory

Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield Victory

Bermuda’s Rai Simons scored for Chesterfield FC today [July 28], as they recorded a 3-1 win in a pre-season friendly against Ilkeston. The young Bermudian signed with the English League One football team earlier this year, with the deal marking the first professional contract for the Bermuda international. In describing Simons goal, the club’s... Read more of this article

Rai Simons Signing Offers “Best Feeling Ever”

Rai Simons Signing Offers “Best Feeling Ever”

Bermudian Rai Simons was recently signed by English League One football team Chesterfield, with the young footballer saying he has dreamed about this day and “for it to actually happen is the best feeling ever.” The marks the first professional contract for the 19-year-old footballer, who plays for Bermuda internationally, and scored... Read more of this article

Football: Rai Simons Signs With Chesterfield FC

Football: Rai Simons Signs With Chesterfield FC

English League One team Chesterfield have signed Bermudian Rai Simons, the club announced today [Apr 8]. The marks the first professional contract for the 19-year-old footballer, who plays for Bermuda internationally, and scored in Bermuda’s 2-2 draw with Grenada last month. “Chesterfield have signed Bermuda international striker Rai Simons... Read more of this article

Bermuda Football Squad For Bahamas Named

Bermuda Football Squad For Bahamas Named

The Bermuda Football Association announced the players that will represent Bermuda during the first round of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 1st leg qualifying match, with the lineup including Nahki Wells, Reggie Lambe, Jonte Smith, Freddy Hall and more. “This match will take place against The Bahamas on March 25th, at 7:30 p.m., in the Thomas... Read more of this article