Louis Bimpson
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Louis Bimpson was a Liverpool Football Club
striker of the 1950s who notched up a good goalscoring record without ever being a first-team regular.
, Merseyside
, England
, Bimpson played for Burscough
before Liverpool manager Don Welsh
signed him on the 28 January 1953, He made his debut 2 months later on the 7 March in a league match at Villa Park
, it was a day not to remember, however, as Aston Villa
cruised to a convincing 4-0 victory over a struggling Reds side. His first goal came a month later on the 3 April, again, in a league match, but this time at Anfield
in a 2-1 victory over Cardiff City
Bimpson's 19th minute strike turned out to be the winner.
Bimpson signed for the Reds just as they side were about to hit hard times being relegated to 2nd Division at the end of Bimpson's first full season at Anfield, even though Louis managed a goal every other game netting 12 in 24 appearances, in amongst these are the 2 he scored in the sincilating 4-4 with bitter rivals Manchester United
at Anfield on the 22 August and the 4 he scored in the 4-0 win over Burnley
, again, at Anfield on the 19 September 53.
The inside-right, who was just as comfortable as a centre-forward, didn't make that much of an impact in Liverpool's first season in the lower tier playing just 9 games scoring 2 goals, the 1956/57 season was a better one for Bimpson appearing in 21 games, although he only managed 6 goals.
The following campaign was another average one as appearances go but the 1958/59 campaign was the best season Louis had in the red of Liverpool he started 16 games netting a respectable 11 goals, ironically this was to be his last full season at Anfield, Dave Hickson
made the short journey across Stanley Park
from Merseyside
rivals Everton
which didn't help he his struggle to hold down a regular spot and only started 5 times, he was allowed to leave and joined Blackburn Rovers
on the 19 November 1959.
Bimpson is probably best remembered for his time at Ewood Park
, especially his first season as he scored in a 4-1 victory over Sunderland
in the 1960 F A cup third round replay and followed that with a brace in an impressive 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur in round five. Rovers made it to the cup final that year with Bimpson in the side but they played well below their best on the day, as well as being reduced to ten ment through injury, and lost 0-3 to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bimpson went on to play for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
, Rochdale, Wigan Athletic
ending back at his first club Burscough as an amateur.
Blackburn Rovers F.C (1960 F A cup runner up)
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
striker of the 1950s who notched up a good goalscoring record without ever being a first-team regular.
Life and playing career
Born RainfordRainford
Rainford is a village and civil parish within Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, in Merseyside, England. It is around north of St Helens. At the 2001 Census the population of the civil parish was 8,344....
, Merseyside
Merseyside
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, England
England
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, Bimpson played for Burscough
Burscough F.C.
Burscough F.C. is an English football club based in Burscough, Lancashire. The club are members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division and groundshare with Skelmersdale United...
before Liverpool manager Don Welsh
Don Welsh
Donald "Don" Welsh was an English football player and manager. As a player he played at inside left for Charlton Athletic and for England, winning the FA Cup with Charlton in 1946–47.-Playing career:...
signed him on the 28 January 1953, He made his debut 2 months later on the 7 March in a league match at Villa Park
Villa Park
Villa Park may mean:United Kingdom* Villa Park, an association football stadium in Birmingham, EnglandUnited States* Villa Park, California, a small city in Orange County* Villa Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago in DuPage County...
, it was a day not to remember, however, as Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
cruised to a convincing 4-0 victory over a struggling Reds side. His first goal came a month later on the 3 April, again, in a league match, but this time at Anfield
Anfield
Anfield is an association football stadium in the district of Anfield, Liverpool, England, with a seating capacity of 45,522. It has been the home of Liverpool F.C. since their formation in 1892 and was originally the home of Everton F.C. from 1884 to 1892, before they moved to Goodison Park...
in a 2-1 victory over Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
Bimpson's 19th minute strike turned out to be the winner.
Bimpson signed for the Reds just as they side were about to hit hard times being relegated to 2nd Division at the end of Bimpson's first full season at Anfield, even though Louis managed a goal every other game netting 12 in 24 appearances, in amongst these are the 2 he scored in the sincilating 4-4 with bitter rivals Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
at Anfield on the 22 August and the 4 he scored in the 4-0 win over Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
, again, at Anfield on the 19 September 53.
The inside-right, who was just as comfortable as a centre-forward, didn't make that much of an impact in Liverpool's first season in the lower tier playing just 9 games scoring 2 goals, the 1956/57 season was a better one for Bimpson appearing in 21 games, although he only managed 6 goals.
The following campaign was another average one as appearances go but the 1958/59 campaign was the best season Louis had in the red of Liverpool he started 16 games netting a respectable 11 goals, ironically this was to be his last full season at Anfield, Dave Hickson
Dave Hickson
David "Dave" Hickson is an ex-football player, who played for Everton, Aston Villa, Huddersfield Town, Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers.-Club career:...
made the short journey across Stanley Park
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is a 404.9 hectare urban park bordering downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was opened in 1888 by David Oppenheimer in the name of Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor-General of Canada....
from Merseyside
Merseyside
Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. It encompasses the metropolitan area centred on both banks of the lower reaches of the Mersey Estuary, and comprises five metropolitan boroughs: Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, Wirral, and the city of Liverpool...
rivals Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
which didn't help he his struggle to hold down a regular spot and only started 5 times, he was allowed to leave and joined Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
on the 19 November 1959.
Bimpson is probably best remembered for his time at Ewood Park
Ewood Park
Ewood Park is a football stadium in the English town of Blackburn, Lancashire, and is the home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club — one of the founder members of the Football League and Premier League. Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Street in the summer of 1890. The...
, especially his first season as he scored in a 4-1 victory over Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
in the 1960 F A cup third round replay and followed that with a brace in an impressive 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur in round five. Rovers made it to the cup final that year with Bimpson in the side but they played well below their best on the day, as well as being reduced to ten ment through injury, and lost 0-3 to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bimpson went on to play for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
, Rochdale, Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
ending back at his first club Burscough as an amateur.
Career details
Liverpool F.C (1953 - 1959) - 102 games, 39 goalsBlackburn Rovers F.C (1960 F A cup runner up)