Elliott David Simpson (born 1 July 1976) is an English former

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who played as a defender. He played for York City, Rowntree, Pickering Town, Gainsborough Trinity and Harrogate Railway Athletic.

Career

Born in York, Simpson started his career with the York City youth system on a Youth Training Scheme. He was a member of the York youth team that reached the quarter-final of the

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in the 1992–93 season, in which York were beaten 5–0 away at

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. Simpson made his first team debut after starting in a 2–1 victory at home to

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in the Second Division on 13 September 1994 and was released by the club in May 1995 having failed to make another appearance. He dropped into

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after signing for Rowntree in August 1995. This was followed by spells with Pickering Town and Gainsborough Trinity before returning to Rowntree and finishing his career with Harrogate Railway Athletic.

Style of play

Simpson played as a left winger for York's youth team before being converted into a

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Simpson, Elliott 1976 births Living people Footballers from York English men's footballers Men's association football defenders York City F.C. players Rowntrees F.C. players Pickering Town F.C. players Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players Harrogate Railway Athletic F.C. players English Football League players