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Tyler Simpson

1985 – 2011

Australian soccer player

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Lived 1985 – 2011 (aged 25). Tyler Simpson was an Australian association football player.

Tyler John Simpson (28 August 198526 May 2011) was an Australian football (soccer) player who played as a central defender or right back. He was the twin of fellow footballer Jordan Simpson.

Career Simpson played in the NSW Premier League with Blacktown City Demons, APIA Leichhardt and Sydney Olympic. He had short stints in the A-League with Perth Glory and then-Queensland Roar. Simpson also played for a short time in Armenia with Dinamo-Zenit Yerevan.

It was a shock to many fans and supporters of football in Australia when his death, which was later disclosed to be suicide, was announced on 26 May 2011. A minute's silence was held as a mark of respect and remembrance to Simpson before the Round 10 clashes between Blacktown City Demons and South Coast Wolves and Sydney Olympic and Rockdale City Suns. As a mark of respect the Olyroos (Australian under 23s) wore black armbands in their friendly against Japan on 1 June 2011 in Niigata.

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Education
Epping Boys High School
Also known as
Tyler John Simpson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tyler Simpson?

Australian soccer player (1985-2011)

When was Tyler Simpson born?

Tyler Simpson was born on 28 August 1985 in Sydney.

When did Tyler Simpson die?

Tyler Simpson died on 26 May 2011 in Sydney.

What was Tyler Simpson's occupation?

Tyler Simpson was an association football player.

What nationality was Tyler Simpson?

Tyler Simpson was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tyler Simpson

· Wikidata: Q183163

· DBpedia: Tyler Simpson

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