Jimmy Rimmer, the European Cup-winning goalkeeper who played for Aston Villa and Manchester United, dies at the age of 78. Multiple outlets report that his death is confirmed by Aston Villa, with tributes also noting his status as a club and European competition winner.
The coverage highlights his career across major English clubs, with particular focus on his European Cup successes. Sources consistently describe him as winning the European Cup twice with Aston Villa and also lifting the trophy during his time with Manchester United, including reference to United’s 1968 European Cup-winning team. Some outlets include a broader list of clubs associated with his career, mentioning spells at other teams, while others concentrate mainly on Aston Villa’s confirmation and the European Cup wins.
Overall, the reporting aligns on the key facts of his death, age, position, and his dual European Cup-winning legacy, while differing in emphasis between Aston Villa-led tributes and wider career retrospectives.
