Coventry City Simmonds joined
Coventry City on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal following his release from the
Charlton Athletic academy at the end of the
2006–07 season. Simmonds had impressed while on trial, playing in two friendly matches and a testimonial match against
Nuneaton Borough, in which he netted in a 5–0 win. He was one of a number of Coventry signings to have previously worked with manager
Iain Dowie during their brief time together at Charlton.
Gillingham On 28 March 2008, it was announced that Simmonds had joined
Gillingham on loan until the end of the season, where he was given the number 2 (a number usually associated with right-backs). Simmonds made his
Gills debut in a 2–1 home win against
Luton Town on 1 April.
Kilmarnock On 13 August 2008 Simmonds joined
Kilmarnock on a loan deal set to last until 5 January 2009. Simmonds scored his debut
Killie goal with a late header against
Falkirk after coming on as a sub. In December, Kilmarnock announced that his loan deal had been extended until the end of the season.
Floriana On 19 August 2009, it was confirmed that Simmonds had joined
Maltese Premier League side
Floriana, following his release from Coventry. Simmonds scored his first goal since joining
the Greens in the 1–0 win over
Hamrun Spartans on 4 October 2009. After leaving Floriana, Simmonds trained with
Greenock Morton, playing two trial matches to try to win a deal.
Greenock Morton Simmonds signed for
Scottish First Division side Morton on 27 February 2010, until the end of the season. He was released by Morton at the end of the
2009–10 season.
Rushden & Diamonds Simmonds signed a contract with Rushden & Diamonds on 6 August 2010.
Chelmsford City Simmonds signed for
Conference South club
Chelmsford in September 2012. He scored two goals and made an assist in an FA Cup 1st round tie with local rivals
Colchester United, which Chelmsford won 3–1.
Tilbury In November 2013, Simmonds signed for
Isthmian League club,
Tilbury and featured regularly in their starting lineup, before leaving the club at the end of the season.
Tamworth On 2 August 2014, Donovan joined
Conference North side
Tamworth following a successful trial period, and was joined on the same day by
Brendon Daniels and George Grayson.
Bishop's Stortford Simmonds joined
Bishop's Stortford in October 2014. ==References==