[4] Despite the noticeable limp and ungainly running style, which always attracted the attention of passers-by whatever the weather, each and every night Simms returned to Luton's Kenilworth Road ground in a despairing effort to regain fitness and play once again.
Fearing there was a burglar at large the police laid a trap and pounced on him the following evening, leaving Simms no choice but to confess everything.
[2] A special board meeting was convened whereby it was determined that his dedication and courage should be rewarded – Luton Town gave him another professional contract, and Simms dominated wartime football – he scored 40 goals during his first year back, the 1916–17 season.
22 October 1921 saw Simms make history at Windsor Park, Belfast – becoming the first Third Division centre forward ever to play for England.
[3] After two and a half years with the club, he moved to Scunthorpe & Lindsey United for eighteen months, before finishing his career with York City in 1928, playing in the Midland League.