Simon Brown (footballer, born 1976)

Simon James Brown (born 5 December 1976, in Chelmsford) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Brown started his career with Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice[3] but did not make a first team appearance at White Hart Lane.

Instead, he spent several spells on loan at lower league clubs before signing for Colchester United in 1999.

[4] Brown struggled to hold down a regular place with Hibernian and was given a free transfer at the end of the 2006–07 season.

[3] Upon his exit from Hibs, Brown made a number of public criticisms of manager John Collins, claiming that his training techniques and vanity had alienated the squad during the latter half of his final season at the club.