Steve Sims (footballer) explained

Steve Sims
Birth Date:1957 7, df=y
Birth Place:Lincoln, England
Height:6 ft 1 in[1]
Position:Central defender
Years1:1975–1978
Years2:1978–1984
Years3:1984–1986
Years4:1986–1987
Years5:1987–1989
Years6:1989–??
Clubs1:Leicester City
Clubs2:Watford
Clubs3:Notts County
Clubs4:Watford
Clubs5:Aston Villa
Clubs6:Burton Albion
Caps1:79
Caps2:152
Caps3:85
Caps4:19
Caps5:41
Caps6:?
Goals1:3
Goals2:4
Goals3:5
Goals4:1
Goals5:0
Goals6:?
Nationalyears1:1976–1978
Nationalteam1:England U21
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:2

Steve Sims (born 2 July 1957) is an English former football defender. He played about half of his professional career at Watford.

Sims started his career at Leicester City in 1975. After 3 seasons, he was transferred to Watford for £175,000 and was the player of the season for 1980/81.[2] In 1984, he moved to Notts County and after 2 years with the club he returned to Watford for his second spell. After a single season he signed for Aston Villa and then played for Burton Albion.

Sims remained in the West Midlands after his time at Aston Villa and retired from working for Asda in Minworth in June 2023.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 . Peter . Dunk . Queen Anne Press . London . 1987 . 380 . 978-0-356-14354-5.
  2. Web site: Player of the season – Watford.