Simon Owen Haworth was born on 30 March 1977 and is a Welsh former footballer who played as a striker.
10 Facts About Simon Haworth
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Simon Haworth won five caps for the Wales national football team during his career.
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Simon Haworth fully established himself the following year which led to him nearly signing for Norwich City only for the move to break down at the last minute.
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Simon Haworth was the first Wigan player to score at their new JJB Stadium and one of the last Wigan players to score at the 'old' Wembley Stadium before it was demolished in 2000 - a memorable goal against Gillingham in the Division 2 Play-off final.
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Simon Haworth attempted a comeback in November 2004 but was in considerable pain due to his leg not being fully healed.
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Simon Haworth decided to call an end to his football career to concentrate on his business ventures.
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Simon Haworth went on to earn four more caps for Wales, against Brazil, Jamaica, Malta, and Tunisia.
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Simon Haworth was called up for a friendly against Argentina in February 2002, however he stayed on the bench.
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Simon Haworth was called up to the Wales squad in May 2003 to play United States but withdrew through injury.
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On 12 June 2014, Shrewsbury Town confirmed Simon Haworth had joined the club's coaching staff.