Simon Knox (born 14 October 1972) is a former Scotland international

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footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, and also

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ed. He played at club level for Hensingham ARLFC (in

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), Carlisle,

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( Heritage №),

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, Halifax ( Heritage № 1125),

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( Heritage №), Oldham RLFC ( Heritage № 1123), Leigh Centurions ( Heritage № 1194) (two spells), Swinton Lions and

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, as a or , and coached at club level for the

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and the Leigh Centurions (Under-21s).

Background

Simon Knox was born in

, Cumberland, England.

Playing career

Simon Knox was transferred from amateur club

ARLFC to Carlisle in 1991. He spent four seasons at the club before joining

in 1995. Knox played for the Bradford Bulls at in the

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Final defeat by St. Helens. Knox won 3 caps (plus 1 as substitute) for

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in 1998–2003 while at Bradford Bulls and Swinton Lions.

References

External links

Knox takes on Under-21s role at LeighStatistics at rugby.widnes.tv
{{DEFAULTSORT:Knox, Simon 1972 births Living people Barrow Raiders players Blackpool Panthers coaches Bradford Bulls players Carlisle RLFC players English rugby league coaches English rugby league players Halifax R.L.F.C. players Leigh Leopards players Oldham R.L.F.C. players Rugby league players from Whitehaven Rugby league props Rugby league second-rows Salford Red Devils players Scotland national rugby league team players Swinton Lions players Widnes Vikings players Workington Town players