Nigel Sims

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Nigel Sims (born 9 August 1931 at Coton-in-the-Elms, near Burton-on-Trent) was an English football goalkeeper of the 1950s and 1960s.

Sims joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 1948 where he was understudy to Bert Williams. During his eight seasons at Wolves he only made 38 appearances before transferring to Midlands rivals Aston Villa in March 1956. He made his debut against Burnley that same month.

The following season he won the FA Cup with Villa against Manchester United. This was followed three years later by a Second Division Championship medal. In 1961 he helped Villa lift the inaugural League Cup.

He gained England 'B' honours and also represented the Football League. He was voted supporters 'Terrace Trophy' winner in 1958.

In September 1964 he transferred to Peterborough United having lost his place in the side. He appeared only 16 times for them before trying his luck in Canadian football with Toronto FC and Toronto Italia.

On returning to England in 1971 he retired from the game to work in insurance in Wolverhampton.

Nigel Sims is now living in Swansea, having spent the latter part of his life as a master carpenter

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