Jimmy Simpson (footballer, born 1873)

James Simpson (born 2 April 1873) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half.

Jimmy Simpson
Simpson in Scotland kit, 1895
Personal information
Full name James Simpson
Date of birth 2 April 1873
Place of birth Ardrossan, Scotland
Position(s) Right half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Saltcoats Victoria
1894–1904 Third Lanark 105 (4)
International career
1895 Scotland 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Ardrossan, Simpson played club football for Saltcoats Victoria and Third Lanark,[1] and made three appearances for Scotland in 1895.[2]

References

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  1. ^ [A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players], John Litster / Scottish Football Historian magazine, October 2012
  2. ^ Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 258.