Former Man Utd, Arsenal keeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at 78
Jimmy Rimmer was among the finest goalkeepers of his generation but arguably one of the unluckiest, winning two European Cups without finishing either final on the pitch.
Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78. The club has expressed their deep sorrow over his passing, with thoughts and condolences extended to his family and friends. Rimmer began his career at Manchester United before joining Arsenal in 1974, where he moved to Aston Villa three years later. He was the club's ever-present goalkeeper during their 1981 First Division title-winning season.
However, his career was marred by a neck injury that forced him off the pitch after just nine minutes as Villa secured the English championship. Tragically, this was the second time Rimmer had to watch his team win the European Cup from the sidelines; he was initially on the bench during their victory in 1976 when Manchester United defeated Benfica.
Despite winning two European Cup winner’s medals, Rimmer was not on the field when either final concluded. He made over 200 appearances for Aston Villa before being sold to Swansea in 1983.
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