Peter Simpson	ArsenalFC uncapped 1970-72
Timeline
	Peter Frederick Simpson
Birth	13 January 1945 in Gorleston, Norfolk. [registered in Yarmouth, March 1945].
Source	FindMyPast.com
Playing Career
Club(s)	Joined Arsenal FC in 1960 as part of the stadium groundstaff, before signing as an apprentice in October 1961, turning professional in May 1962.  Remained with Arsenal FC until 1978, following 10 league goals in 370 league appearances;  Crossed the Atlantic to try his luck in the NASL with New England Teamen FC, before returning to non-league football with Hendon FC in 1979.
Club honours	League Cup runners-up 1967-68, 1968-69; Inter-City Fairs Cup winners 1969-70; Football League Champions 1970-71; FA Cup winners 1970-71;
Individual honours	None
Distinctions	None
Height/Weight	5' 10½", 11st 8lb. [1972]
England Career
Position(s)	Left/centre-back;
Major tournaments	None
Team honours	None
Individual honours	None
Distinctions	None
Beyond England
owns a haulage company

Match History

Club: Arsenal F.C. - no full appearances

manager: Sir Alf Ramsey - no full appearancesx

Age 25

On 25 March 1970, Sir Alf Ramsey announced a 28-man provisional squad to take to Mexico. Sir Alf named a further twelve reserves, who were inoculated and received medical certificates for one simple reason; any one of them could be called in an emergency.  Those given 'reserve' status included Peter Simpson.

Age 27
464	11 October 1972 - England 1 Yugoslavia 1, Empire Stadium, Wembley	Fr	HD	squad member

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