Joseph W. Simpson ( fl. 1890s) was an English

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who made 70 appearances in

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playing for Lincoln City in three separate spells. He played as a full back. He also played for

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clubs

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and

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, and for

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-based club St Mary's. Simpson had an eventful debut for Lincoln City. After 20 minutes of the visit to

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suffered a broken bone in his shoulder, and Simpson replaced him in goal. He and Lincoln conceded a further five goals, to make the final score 6–0.

References

Year of birth missing Year of death missing Place of birth missing English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Lincoln City F.C. players Newark Town F.C. players Kettering Town F.C. players English Football League players Midland Football League players Place of death missing {{England-footy-defender-stub