Simon Knox Explained

Simon Knox
Fullname:Simon James Knox[1]
Birth Date:14 October 1972
Birth Place:Whitehaven, Cumberland, England
Club1:Carlisle
Year1start:1991
Year1end:95
Club2:Bradford Northern
Year2start:1995
Year2end:98
Club3:Salford Reds
Year3start:1998
Appearances3:2
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Club4:Whitehaven
Year4start:1998
Club5:Workington Town
Year5start:1999
Club6:Halifax
Year6start:1999
Year6end:00
Appearances6:6
Tries6:0
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:0
Club7:Widnes Vikings
Year7start:2000
Year7end:01
Appearances7:45
Tries7:9
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:1
Club8:Oldham
Year8start:2002
Appearances8:3
Tries8:0
Goals8:0
Fieldgoals8:0
Points8:0
Club9:Leigh Centurions
Year9start:2002
Club10:Swinton Lions
Year10start:2003
Club11:Leigh Centurions
Year11start:2004
Club12:Barrow
Year12start:2005
Teama:Scotland
Yearastart:1998
Yearaend:03
Appearancesa:4
Coachteam1:Blackpool Panthers
Coachyear1start:2005
Coachyear1end:07
New:yes
Retired:yes
Source:[2] [3] [4]

Simon Knox (born 14 October 1972) is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, and also coached. He played at club level for Hensingham ARLFC (in Hensingham, Whitehaven),[5] Carlisle, Bradford Northern, Salford Reds, Workington Town, Halifax, Widnes Vikings, Oldham RLFC, Leigh Centurions (two spells), Swinton Lions and Barrow Raiders, as a or, and coached at club level for the Blackpool Panthers and the Leigh Centurions (Under-21s).

Background

Simon Knox was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.

Playing career

Simon Knox was transferred from amateur club Hensingham ARLFC to Carlisle in 1991. He spent four seasons at the club before joining Bradford Northern in 1995.[6]

Knox played for the Bradford Bulls at in the 1996 Challenge Cup Final defeat by St. Helens.[7]

Knox won 3 caps (plus 1 as substitute) for Scotland in 1998–2003 while at Bradford Bulls and Swinton Lions.[8]

He retired from playing in 2005 and moved into coaching.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Index entry. 6 June 2015. FreeBMD. ONS.
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. 1 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org (misnamed as Simon Know). rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. 1 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. 1 January 2019.
  5. Web site: Hensingham ARLFC at pitchero.com. pitchero.com. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  6. Web site: Rugby League . The Independent . 8 November 2024 . 13 October 1995.
  7. Web site: steveprescottfoundation.co.uk. Steve Prescott Stats. Steve Prescott Foundation. 3 June 2012.
  8. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 106–107.
  9. Web site: Knox anguish over quitting rugby. Whitehaven News. CN Group. 6 June 2015. 24 March 2005.