European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
Summary
Jimmy Rimmer, a former goalkeeper who won the European Cup with Manchester United and played for Aston Villa, has died at the age of 78. He was part of Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup win and played a key role in Aston Villa’s 1982 European Cup victory.Key Facts
- Jimmy Rimmer was born in Southport and died aged 78.
- He was a goalkeeper for Manchester United, Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Swansea City.
- Rimmer was on the bench when Manchester United won the 1968 European Cup.
- He started the 1982 European Cup final for Aston Villa but left after nine minutes due to a neck injury.
- Rimmer played every game during Aston Villa’s run to the 1982 European Cup final and their 1980-81 league title win.
- He made 229 league appearances for Aston Villa.
- Rimmer won Arsenal’s Player of the Season award in 1974-75.
- He played once for England in a friendly match against Italy in 1976.
- Aston Villa, Manchester United, Arsenal, and former teammates expressed sadness at his death.
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