Former Blues youngster Tyreece Simpson has joined League One Northampton Town on a season-long loan from Huddersfield.

Simpson, 21, joined the Terriers on a four-year deal in September last year having turned down the offer of new terms at Portman Road, the Blues having taken up a one-year option in his previous contract in order to secure a fee.

Having started his time with the West Yorkshire side with an injury from his time at Town, Simpson ended the 2022/23 campaign having made only one start, in the FA Cup, and nine Championship sub appearances, without scoring.

“We’ve had a really good look at Tyreece since we arrived at the club, both last season and in Cornwall [during pre-season], and we just feel that he needs to be playing regular first team football, which isn’t something he’s likely to get here,” Huddersfield manager Neil Warnock told his club’s official website.

“He’s still only 21, so there’s plenty for him still to learn in the game. Playing a full season with a good club like Northampton in League One will serve him well and give him a grounding he’ll benefit from going forward.”

Northampton boss Jon Brady added: “Tyreece is a long time target of ours and we are delighted he is joining us given there is always a lot of interest in him.

“I don't think he needs too much in the way of an introduction from me to be honest, I am sure everyone will remember the impact he made at Swindon Town [in the first half of 2021/22 when he scored 11 goals] and we are very excited to welcome him to Sixfields.

“He is a good age with some good experience, he has the physicality to be a big threat but he is much more than that. He is a striker who knows where the net is, he is mobile, he has the hunger and desire to do well and he fits the profile of players we are looking for.

“He will add to our attacking options at the top end of the pitch and will be something different for us. He will blend well with the other attacking players already at the club.

“He has always impressed us, either when playing against us or whenever we have watched him. We said we would be patient to work to secure the signings we wanted and our patience has been rewarded here.

"Tyreece has a fantastic attitude, we believe he will be a popular addition to the dressing room and we are very pleased to welcome him as a Cobbler.”

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest striker Sam Surridge, who was linked with the Blues earlier in the month, has completed a permanent move to MLS side Nashville SC.

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carsey added 12:23 - Jul 26 Shame he didn't listen to those at Portman Road instead of his agent, he might well have been playing Championship football this coming season. Then again it might be that League 1 is his level but it would have been good to see one of the youngsters come through.
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Gforce added 12:25 - Jul 26 League one ,probably about his level.,definitely would not have made our side,even if had stayed with us.
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ntoms97 added 12:44 - Jul 26 That's a shame. He was way too big for us last year... or so he thought
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WestSussexBlue added 12:45 - Jul 26 Shame but can’t help thinking he got a bit too confident too early here. Learn from it young man whilst time is still on your side.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 12:52 - Jul 26 My local team, will try and get over to give them a watch if he's playing regularly
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Europablue added 13:09 - Jul 26 I understand leaving Town if options were limited or he thought he would get in the team somewhere else, but why Huddersfield?
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raycrawfordswig added 13:12 - Jul 26 Too good for us.
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Len_Brennan added 13:21 - Jul 26 Huddersfield sending him there, to prepare him for life in League 1 with themselves next season perhaps!
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JewellintheTown added 13:21 - Jul 26 Tyreece finally realising his agent is talking a load of Cobblers. I'm told he's a shoo-in to start.
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Sefton_Blue added 13:35 - Jul 26 Northampton's sole signing of the season. No mean feet getting Tyreece on loan.
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Tractor_Boy_in_HK added 13:51 - Jul 26 I recall saying when he left that we'll never hear from him again...and we didn't all last year. He thought he was bigger than this club, and now he's at Huddersfield who are picked by many to be in L1 next year.
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Bazza8564 added 14:15 - Jul 26 Sadly a very nice lad who was absolutely dominated by his agent and effectively bullied into leaving PR. Nothing to do with Tyreece his row here, shame people always blame the player when hes only a kid and being led astray
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runningout added 14:48 - Jul 26 he’s still young enough to go places if he really wants it. Some posting as if that’s it for him!!
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Robert_Garrett added 15:02 - Jul 26 Hope his mouth clicks at Northampton next season. Its a big ask for somebody thats played 80 minutes football in the last year. Is he really fit enough for League one? Might come on a couple of times as sub but dont rate him.
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Ipswichbusiness added 15:03 - Jul 26 Shame. I thought that he had the makings of a decent striker. It now looks like a mistake to leave us, if he had stayed then he could be looking at Championship football. At least he has time to get his career back on track.
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PortmanTerrorist added 15:03 - Jul 26 Sorry but what a shocking set of posts. The lad is 21, is still learning about life let alone football, and has experienced a lengthy injury. He now has a manager who didn't sign him, is Mr Pragmatist, and who clearly can't/wont take a chance on blooding a young striker new to the level. Hope Tyreece tears it up for the Cobblers and kicks on with his career with no sour grapes here, as am sure there are more regrets on his side.

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Rimsy added 15:14 - Jul 26 Obviously did'nt fit in with the KMc blueprint. Alot is made with all our signings now that it's as much to do with character as talent. He had unproven talent and dubious character so we did'nt want him upsetting the harmony in the squad. Good luck to him, but I have a sneaking suspicion he's blown his big chance in his career by believing he was the billy big bollox and throwing away his shot here. As for him being too young to realise what he was doing, he's an adult, so behave like one.

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DavoIPB added 15:31 - Jul 26 From what I saw he was probably league 1/lge 2 standard. Not entirely sure why he thought he was better than that.
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blues1 added 16:09 - Jul 26 Bazza8564. Agree to an extent. But the fact he's now pushed to get out of huddersfield, albeit initially on loan, does suggest he has a bit of an attitude if things not going as he wants them to. Good luck to him tho
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blues1 added 16:11 - Jul 26 Len Brennan. No, he has apparently been pushing to get out of huddersfield. Does that ring a bell from this time last year? So huddersfield have allowed him to go.
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Skip73 added 17:53 - Jul 26 Billy Big B******s was gonna rip up the Championship at Huddersfield, or so he thought. Back to his rightful level.
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algarvefan added 18:03 - Jul 26 Like we were all so clever when we were young!!! Honest to God, how nasty are some of you on here, he has an agent to advise him, he was obviously poorly advised. give the lad a chance. He is still young enough to put things right!
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marinermyhero added 19:39 - Jul 26 Must admit this article is abit better than the ipswich star one as the manager still thinks he's a ipswich player than a huddlesfield player lol but while keep reporting on ex players who cares only if they die of cause up the town
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marinermyhero added 19:40 - Jul 26 Why instead of while
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Vic added 21:45 - Jul 26 Sad, but telling words from Colin. Doesn’t sound like he rates him.
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