Gary Simpson (footballer, born 1959)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 June 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Chesterfield, England | ||
| Date of death | 27 September 2023 (aged 64) | ||
| Place of death | Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1975–1977 | Chesterfield | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1981 | Chesterfield | 43 | (8) |
| 1981–1983 | Chester | 63 | (18) |
| 1983–c.1984 | Oswestry Town | ||
| c.1984–? | Bangor City | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gary Simpson (10 June 1959 – 27 September 2023) was an English footballer who played as a
The Football League for Chesterfield and Chester City
.
Playing career
Simpson began his playing career with hometown club
Football League Trophy tie against Bury[2] and he ended the season as the club's top scorer with 12 league goals to his name as they finished bottom of the table.[2] His tally included two goals on his return to Chesterfield, as Chester registered a shock 5–3 win in monsoon conditions.[1]
The following season saw him score six times in the league before being one of eight players released at the end of the season.1983–84 season.[5]
Death
Simpson died on 27 September 2023 at the age of 64.[6][7]
Bibliography
- Sumner, Chas (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City F.C. 1885-1997. Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1-874427-52-0.
- Harman, John (2005). Alliance to Conference 1979-2004: The First 25 Years. Tony Williams Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-1-869833-52-7.