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.
Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer passed away at the age of 78. Born in Southport, Rimmer found himself on the bench during United's 1968 European Cup triumph against Benfica. However, he had notable moments with Villa in the 1982 European Cup final, starting their 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich. Rimmer, who suffered a neck injury, was substituted after nine minutes and was replaced by Nigel Spink.
He started every Villa match in their triumphant 1980-81 league season, as well as their title-winning campaign. Rimmer made 229 league appearances for Villa and also had stints with Swansea City and Arsenal, winning the latter's player of the season award in 1974-75. He earned one England cap in a 1976 friendly match against Italy.
Both Aston Villa and Manchester United expressed their deep sorrow over Rimmer's death, and Arsenal also paid tribute. His former United teammate Alex Stepney, also a goalkeeper, mourned Rimmer's passing on social media, wishing his family love.
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