Ron Simpson
English footballer
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Ronald Simpson (25 February 1934 – 11 November 2010) was an English professional footballer, born in Carlisle, Cumberland, who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United and Carlisle United and in the Scottish Football League for Queen of the South.[1] He died on 11 November 2010 following a short illness.[2] There was a floral tribute to Simpson at Bramall Lane in his honour. His funeral was on 18 November 2010.[3]
Date of birth
25 February 1934
Place of birth
Carlisle, England
Date of death
10 November 2010 (aged 76)
Place of death
Carlisle, England
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 February 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Carlisle, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 November 2010 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Carlisle, England | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1951–1958 | Huddersfield Town | 110 | (24) |
| 1958–1965 | Sheffield United | 203 | (45) |
| 1965–1966 | Carlisle United | 45 | (6) |
| 1966–1967 | Queen of the South | 25 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
