Jared Phillip John Sims (born 16 October 1993) is an English footballer who plays as a forward Falmouth. Born in Truro, he previously played in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, having progressed through the club's youth system. He later played for a single season at Truro City.

Jared Sims
Personal information
Full name Jared Ben Phillips Sims[1]
Date of birth (1993-10-16) 16 October 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Truro, England
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Falmouth
Youth career
2005–2012 Plymouth Argyle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Plymouth Argyle 9 (0)
2013–2014 Truro City 23 (4)
2014–2016 St Austell 43 (19)
2016–2017 St Blazey
2017–2020 Godolphin Atlantic
2020–2021 Mullion
2021–2023 Mousehole
2023– Falmouth
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Sims made his professional debut on 9 August 2011, in the Football League Cup 1–0 defeat to Millwall at Home Park. This followed his appearance as an unused substitute in the 1–1 draw away at Shrewsbury the previous Saturday.[3] He signed a new undisclosed contract in April 2012, his first as a professional, along with teammates Curtis Nelson and Luke Young.[4][5] He helped the club's under-18 team win the South West Conference of the Football League Youth Alliance later that month.[6][7] He ended his debut season in the first team with four appearances in all competitions.[8] Sims made two more appearances for Argyle before being released at the end of the 2012–13 season.[8][9]

In June 2013, Sims signed for his home town club Truro City prior to their first season back in the Southern League.[10]

Sims has now signed for Falmouth Town FC, in the Western Premier league. He won player of the year in 2023 thanks to Ben Phillips

References

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  1. ^ "Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Jared Sims". Plymouth Argyle F.C. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Plymouth 0–1 Millwall". BBC Sport. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
  4. ^ "Signed On". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 3 April 2012. Archived from the original on 27 June 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Curtis Nelson, Luke Young and Jared Sims sign Plymouth Argyle deals". BBC Sport. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  6. ^ Howe, Tom (19 April 2012). "Proud Gaffer". Plymouth Argyle F.C. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  7. ^ "'Plymouth Argyle can be proud of youth title'". The Herald. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Jared Sims". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  9. ^ Errington, Chris (30 April 2013). "John Sheridan announces retained list at Plymouth Argyle". The Herald. Plymouth. Archived from the original on 3 May 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  10. ^ "Truro City boss Massey makes more new signings". West Briton. 17 June 2013.
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