Steve_Sims_(footballer)

Steve Sims
Personal information
Date of birth	2 July 1957 (age 66)
Place of birth	Lincoln, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Central defender
Senior career*
Years	Team
1975–1978	Leicester City
1978–1984	Watford
1984–1986	Notts County
1986–1987	Watford
1987–1989	Aston Villa
1989–??	Burton Albion
International career
1976–1978	England U21
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Steve Sims (footballer)

English footballer

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

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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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Steve Sims (footballer)

Personal information
Date of birth	(1957-07-02) 2 July 1957 (age 66)
Place of birth	Lincoln, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)^[1]
Position(s)	Central defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1975–1978	Leicester City	79	(3)
1978–1984	Watford	152	(4)
1984–1986	Notts County	85	(5)
1986–1987	Watford	19	(1)
1987–1989	Aston Villa	41	(0)
1989–??	Burton Albion	?	(?)
International career
1976–1978	England U21	10	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals