George Simpson

Who was George Simpson?

George Robert Simpson was an English footballer who played as a full back with Sheffield United, Doncaster Rovers and Chesterfield.

After playing for Sheffield United, Simpson moved to Doncaster in October 1900 as Rovers began preparations to improve their side in readiness for applying for entry into the Football League, although he was still registered with Sheffield until the following October. Doncaster had been admitted to the Football League Second Division for the 1901−02 season at the very last minute as New Brighton Tower had folded and resigned from the League, so many players had to have their registrations updated. Simpsons transfer fee, set by the Football League, was £15. Simpson was captain for their very first League match against Burslem Port Vale on 7 September 1901.

In his time at Doncaster, he played in 67 Football League and F.A. Cup matches scoring 3 goals. Additiionally, in his first season there, 1900−01, Doncaster played 26 Midland League, 6 F.A. Cup, and 5 minor cup games, and they won the Mexborough Montague Charity Cup final.

Finishing third from bottom in the 1902−03 season, Rovers had to apply for re-election but unfortunately failed, so many of their players moved to other clubs, including Simpson who went to Chesterfield. In all competitions he made 25 appearances for Chesterfield in 1903 moving onto Rotherham County in the Midland League the following season.