Ross Fitzsimons

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Ross Fitzsimons
Personal information
Full name Ross Alan Richard Frank Fitzsimons
Date of birth (1994-05-28) 28 May 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Hammersmith, England
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Scunthorpe United
Number 1
Youth career
0000–2011 Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2014 Crystal Palace 0 (0)
2013 → Harrow Borough (loan)
2013–2014 → Hendon (loan) 8 (0)
2013 → Havant & Waterlooville (loan) 4 (0)
2014 → Farnborough (loan) 10 (0)
2014–2016 Bolton Wanderers 0 (0)
2015–2016 → Bishop's Stortford (loan) 8 (0)
2016 Braintree Town 1 (0)
2016–2017 Chelmsford City 40 (0)
2017–2020 Notts County 49 (0)
2020 → Chesterfield (loan) 1 (0)
2020–2021 Boston United 13 (0)
2021 Stockport County 0 (0)
2021–2022 Weymouth 43 (0)
2022 St Joseph's 0 (0)
2022–2023 Chesterfield 33 (0)
2023– Scunthorpe United 21 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02 December 2023 (UTC)

Ross Alan Richard Frank Fitzsimons (born 28 May 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for National League North side Scunthorpe United.

Playing career

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Early career

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Fitzsimons began his career at Crystal Palace. On 17 January 2013, he joined Isthmian League Premier side Harrow Borough on an initial one-month loan to replace the departed Elvijs Putnins.[1] He returned to the Isthmian League Premier on a one-month loan at Hendon in December 2013.[2] He made his debut in a 6–0 win at Cray Wanderers on 17 December.[3] He went on to play a total of eight league games and one cup game for the "Greens".[2]

On 10 September 2013, he joined Conference South club Havant & Waterlooville on a one-month loan to provide cover for the injured Scott Bevan.[4] He made his debut the "Hawks" he following day in a 2–1 win over Farnborough at West Leigh Park.[5] He made three further appearances for the club before returning to Selhurst Park.[6] On 20 March 2014, he joined Farnborough on a one-month loan, and made his debut two days later in a 3–1 victory at Bishop's Stortford.[7] He played a total of ten games for the "Yellows" before returning to the "Eagles".[6] He was released by Crystal Palace in May 2014.[8]

On 1 July 2014, Fitzsimons signed a two-year contract with Championship club Bolton Wanderers.[9] On 16 December 2015, he joined National League South club Bishop's Stortford on a one-month loan.[10] The loan was later extended into a second month, and he made a total of eight appearances for the "Blues".[11][6] He was released by the "Trotters" in May 2016.[12]

On 16 August 2016, he joined National League club Braintree Town on a short-term deal to stand in for the suspended Jamie Butler.[13] He made his debut for the "Iron" later that day in a 2–1 defeat at Maidstone United.[14] He joined Chelmsford City on 25 August, and manager Rod Stringer released goalkeepers Joe Welch and Colan Balkwell in the week following Fitzsimons's arrival.[15] On 28 March 2017, he kept a clean sheet as Chelmsford beat East Thurrock United 1–0 in the final of the Essex Senior Cup.[16] He made a total of 40 league appearances for the "Clarets", helping the club to qualify for the play-offs with a fourth-place finish; the club reached the play-off final, but were beaten 2–1 by Ebbsfleet United at Stonebridge Road.[17]

Notts County

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On 27 July 2017, Fitzsimons signed with Notts County following a trial period.[18] Manager Kevin Nolan said that he expected Fitzsimons to challenge Adam Collin for a first team place.[19] Fitzsimons stated that he was looking forwards to working with goalkeeping coach Mark Crossley, who he said "has a very effective way of coaching".[20] He made his debut on 8 August, in a 3–3 draw with Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park in the first round of the EFL Cup; County lost the resulting penalty shoot-out 6–5.[21]

He was offered new contract by Notts County at the end of the 2017–18 season.[22]

Chesterfield (loan)

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On 16 January 2020, Fitzsimons joined Chesterfield on loan for the remainder or the 2019–20 season. He was recalled by Notts County on 24 January following an injury to Sam Slocombe.

Boston United

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On 22 August 2020, Fitsimons joined National League North side Boston United on an initial one-year deal.[23] On 11 January 2021, Fitzsimons was awarded the National League North Player of the Month award for December 2020.[24]

Stockport County

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On 26 March 2021, Fitzsimons joined National League side Stockport County on a short-term contract.[25]

Weymouth

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On 12 July 2021, Fitzsimons joined Weymouth following the expiration of his Stockport contract.[26]

St Joseph's

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On 4 July 2022, it was revealed that Fitzsimons had moved to Gibraltar to join St Joseph's, with the goalkeeper being announced as part of their Europa Conference League squad to face Larne.[27] He kept a clean sheet in both his first games as the Saints recorded an historic 1–0 aggregate victory over their Northern Irish opponents.

Career statistics

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As of match played 7 May 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Crystal Palace 2011–12[28] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012–13[29] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013–14[30] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hendon (loan) 2013–14[2] Isthmian League Premier 8 0 0 0 — 1 0 9 0
Havant & Waterlooville (loan) 2013–14[31] Conference South 4 0 2 0 — 0 0 6 0
Farnborough (loan) 2013–14[6] Conference South 10 0 0 0 — 0 0 10 0
Bolton Wanderers 2014–15[32] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015–16[33] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bishop's Stortford (loan) 2015–16[6] National League South 8 0 0 0 — 0 0 8 0
Braintree Town 2016–17[34] National League 1 0 0 0 — 0 0 1 0
Chelmsford City 2016–17[6] National League South 40 0 0 0 — 4[a] 0 44 0
Notts County 2017–18[35] League Two 17 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 21 0
2018–19[36] 29 0 1 0 1 0 3[b] 0 34 0
2019–20[6] National League 3 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 4 0
Total 49 0 4 0 2 0 4 0 59 0
Chesterfield (loan) 2019–20[6] National League 1 0 0 0 — 0 0 1 0
Boston United 2020–21[6] National League North 13 0 0 0 — 2[a] 0 15 0
Stockport County 2020–21[6] National League 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0
Weymouth 2021–22[6] National League 43 0 2 0 — 2[a] 0 47 0
Career total 177 0 8 0 2 0 13 0 200 0
  1. ^ a b c d Appearances in the FA Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy

Honours

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Club

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Chelmsford City

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ "On-loan Crystal Palace starlet ready to rough it at Boro". getwestlondon. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Greensnet – Official Hendon FC: Former Staff – Ross Fitzsimons". www.hendonfc.net. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Greensnet – Official Hendon FC: Match Report". www.hendonfc.net. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  4. ^ "hawks.net : Ross Fitzsimons player profile". www.havantandwaterlooville.net. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Havant & Waterlooville 2 – 1 Farnborough". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Ross Fitzsimons at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Palace's Fitzsimons loaned to Boro | Farnborough Football Club". www.farnboroughfc.co.uk. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Crystal Palace: Gabbidon, Moxey & Parr among 12 players released". BBC Sport. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Bolton to sign Ross Fitzsimons". bwfc.co.uk. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  10. ^ Whitney, Steve. "Blues Borrow Bolton Keeper – The Vanarama National League". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  11. ^ Mann, Chris (17 January 2016). "Bishop's Stortford Extend Ross Fitzsimons Loan". Burnden Aces. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Bolton Wanderers confirm player departures". bwfc.co.uk. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  13. ^ "Ross Fitzsimons: Braintree Town sign ex-Bolton goalkeeper". BBC Sport. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  14. ^ Tucker, Craig (17 August 2016). "Taylor at the double". Kent Online. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  15. ^ Harris, Matt (1 September 2016). "Chelmsford City release keepers Welch and Balkwell". Essex Live. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  16. ^ a b Brown, Richard (28 March 2017). "Chris Dickson is the hero as Clarets lift Essex Senior Cup". Essex Live. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  17. ^ Tervet, Steve (13 May 2017). "10-man Fleet clinch promotion". Kent Online. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  18. ^ "Ross Fitzsimons: Notts County sign goalkeeper". BBC Sport. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  19. ^ Curtis, Leigh (27 July 2017). "Nolan believes Ross Fitzsimons can challenge for Notts County's number one spot". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  20. ^ Curtis, Leigh (27 July 2017). "Notts County sign former Crystal Palace goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  21. ^ "Scunthorpe United 3–3 Notts County (6–5 pens)". BBC Sport. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  22. ^ "Notts County: Shola Ameobi and Alan Smith leave League Two club". BBC Sport. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  23. ^ "FITZSIMONS BOLSTERS GOALKEEPING OPTIONS". www.bostonunited.co.uk. 22 August 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  24. ^ a b "Trio Celebrate December's National League North Accolades". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 11 January 2021.
  25. ^ "County sign keeper Fitzsimons". Stockport County FC. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  26. ^ "Welcome Ross Fitzsimons". uptheterras.co.uk. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  27. ^ St Joseph's - Larne | Squad Lists UEFA.com. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  28. ^ "Games played by Ross Fitzsimons in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  29. ^ "Games played by Ross Fitzsimons in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  30. ^ "Games played by Ross Fitzsimons in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  31. ^ "Ross Fitzsimons". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  32. ^ "Games played by Ross Fitzsimons in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  33. ^ "Games played by Ross Fitzsimons in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  34. ^ "Games played by Ross Fitzsimons in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  35. ^ "Games played by Ross Fitzsimons in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  36. ^ "Games played by Ross Fitzsimons in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
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