Ron Simpson

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]

For the Australian footballer, see Ron Simpson (Australian footballer).

Ron Simpson
Personal information
Date of birth (1934-02-25)25 February 1934
Place of birth Carlisle, England
Date of death 10 November 2010(2010-11-10) (aged 76)
Place of death Carlisle, England
Position(s) 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. "Ron Simpson". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 13 July 2009.
  2. "Ron Simpson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  3. "Death of ex Blade" sufc.co.uk 17 November 2010


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