FORMER Colchester United striker Tyreece Simpson will be playing his football in League Two this season.
The 24-year-old striker has joined Port Vale on a one-year deal, after being released by Stevenage at the end of last season.
Simpson told PVTV: “I feel like my career so far, I had a good spell and kind of went a bit stagnant for whatever reason that may be.
✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of striker, Tyreece Simpson, on a one-year deal.
Welcome to Vale Park, Tyreece! 💪#PVFC | @BuxtonsLimited pic.twitter.com/N3cohH7XlX— Port Vale FC (@OfficialPVFC) August 4, 2026
“But I feel like now, I’m in a much better place mentally, physically and obviously after last year, I’m ready to go.”
Simpson was released by Stevenage at the end of last season, having missed the entire 2025/26 campaign, after rupturing his Achilles tendon in pre-season.
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The Saint Kitts and Nevis international played for Colchester in the 2024/25 season after joining them on loan from Stevenage, in January 2025.
In total, the former Ipswich Town youngster made 20 league appearances for the U's, six of which were starts.
Simpson scored two goals for Colchester, both in games against Notts County.
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