Simon Paul Ramsden was born on 17 December 1981 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender.
16 Facts About Simon Ramsden
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Simon Ramsden played for Sunderland, Notts County, Grimsby Town, Rochdale, Bradford City, Motherwell, Gateshead and Whitby Town.
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On 24 January 2004 Simon Ramsden came on as an 89th-minute substitute for Darren Williams in the club's FA Cup victory over Ipswich Town, this was his first and only first team appearance for Sunderland.
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Simon Ramsden signed with Football League Two side Grimsby Town in July 2004.
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Simon Ramsden soon lost his regular centre half place when Terrell Forbes was signed from Queens Park Rangers.
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In June 2009, Simon Ramsden became Bradford City's first signing of the summer.
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Simon Ramsden started off well for the Bantams in his first season making 32 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
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Simon Ramsden made his full return to the first team on 8 November 2011 in a Football League Trophy game against League One side Sheffield United.
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The game went to penalties and Simon Ramsden scored his penalty as Bradford went on to win the shootout.
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Simon Ramsden trained with Scottish Premier League team Motherwell on trial after turning down a contract offer from Bradford.
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Simon Ramsden was then awarded a one-year contract by the club after his trial was successful.
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On 17 May 2013, after a successful first season in Scotland, Simon Ramsden signed a new two-year contract with the club.
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On 2 June 2015, Motherwell announced that Simon Ramsden was amongst the players leaving the club, with his contract having expired.
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On 10 July 2015, Simon Ramsden signed for Gateshead, agreeing a one-year contract.
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Simon Ramsden made no further appearances before being released at the end of the season.
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Simon Ramsden attended Robertswood County Combined Primary School in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.