Steve Sims (born 2 July 1957 in Lincoln, England) is an English former football defender. He played about half of his professional career at Watford.

Sims started his career at Leicester City in 1975. After 3 seasons, he was transferred to Watford for £175,000 and was the player of the season for 1980/81. In 1984, he moved to Notts County and after 2 years with the club he returned to Watford for his second spell. After a single season he signed for Aston Villa and then played for Burton Albion.

Steve Sims (footballer)

Sims remained in the West Midlands after his time at Aston Villa and retired from working for Asda in Minworth in June 2023.

Steve Sims (footballer)

References

External links

Steve Sims – Watford FC – Football-Heroes.net

Blind, Stupid and Desperate – Watford FC site – Tributes – Steve Sims

Living people

1957 births

English men's footballers

England men's under-21 international footballers

Men's association football defenders

Watford F.C. players

Leicester City F.C. players

Notts County F.C. players

Aston Villa F.C. players

Burton Albion F.C. players

Footballers from Lincoln, England

Steve Sims (footballer)