Star Robbie is number one hit

ALL YOURS . . . Chronicle Star Man Robbie Simpson receives this season’s Indish Restaurant Bar and Grill-sponsored charity cheque from Jawad Mukhtar (left) and Rabat Mukhtar.

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ROBBIE Simpson has scooped the Chronicle’s Star Man prize as Athletic’s stand-out performer of the season.

The 27-year-old forward pipped the competition, spearheaded by Jean-Yves Mvoto and with injured James Wesolowski also two behind, to land the Indish Restaurant, Bar and Grill-sponsored £600 charity cheque.

Former Coventry City and Huddersfield Town man Simpson has chosen to donate the money to Macmillan Cancer Support.

As a now annaul award which recognises man-of-the-match performances, Simpson’s stand-out efforts in seven matches this season earned him top spot in the rankings

That Athletic will again be in npower League One at all in 2012-13 owes plenty to Simpson.

A record of eight assists puts him in the top 16 in the division, while a last-gasp penalty converted at Wycombe all-but erased fears that his side could be dragged into a relegation scrap.

Star Man — Robbie Simpson 7; James Wesolowski, Jean-Yves Mvoto 5; Reuben Reid, Kieran Lee, James Tarkowski, Tom Adeyemi, Filipe Morais 4; Alex Cisak, Dean Furman, Reece Brown 3; Zander Diamond, Chris Taylor 2; Carl Winchester, Shefki Kuqi, David Mellor, Luca Scapuzzi, Nathan Clarke, Dean Bouzanis 1.

Total: 56.



ATHLETIC’S new home kit for 2012-13 is available for purchase from the club shop.

Manufactured by Fila, the strip was unveiled at the Carlisle game and is coloured ‘French Blue’.

JD Sports' own brand Carbrini remain as shirt sponsors.

“We have been working on the new design for some time and it is one we are proud of,” said Athletic chief executive Neil Joy. “I am sure our loyal fans will be, too.”



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