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Ronnie Simpson

Scottish footballer and manager (1930-2004) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 73

Ronald Campbell Simpson was a Scottish football player and coach. He is mainly remembered for his time with Celtic, where he was the goalkeeper in the Lisbon Lions team that won the European Cup in 1967. Earlier in his career, Simpson had won the FA Cup twice with Newcastle United.

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Career 9

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Scottish Football League XI196810
Scotland1967-196850
Celtic F.C.1964-19701180
Hibernian F.C.1960-19641230
Scotland B1953-195720
Newcastle United F.C.1951-19602620
Third Lanark A.C.1950-1951210
Great Britain olympic football team1948
Queen's Park F.C.1946-1950780

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He also played for Queen's Park, Third Lanark and Hibernian. Simpson represented Great Britain in the 1948 Olympics, but was not selected for Scotland until 1967. He made his international debut in the famous 3-2 victory against England at Wembley.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2004 · aged 73