European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
Jimmy Rimmer, the former goalkeeper for Aston Villa and Manchester United, died at the age of 78. Born in Southport, Rimmer was on the bench when Manchester United won the 1968 European Cup against Benfica. He made his debut for Aston Villa in their 1982 European Cup final, but had to be replaced due to a neck injury after nine minutes.
Rimmer played every game of Villa's 1980-81 league title-winning campaign and started all 229 league appearances for the club. He also had stints with Swansea City and Arsenal, winning Arsenal's player of the season award in 1974-75. Rimmer earned one cap for England in a 1976 friendly against Italy. Both Aston Villa and Manchester United expressed their deep sorrow at his passing, as did Arsenal, which also paid tribute to the goalkeeper.
Rimmer's former United teammate Alex Stepney also shared his condolences on social media, wishing Rimmer's family peace and love.
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