Liam Michael Dickinson was born on 4 October 1985 and is an English former semi-professional footballer who played as a striker.
23 Facts About Liam Dickinson
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Liam Dickinson began his senior career in non-league football with Irlam.
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Liam Dickinson played for Swinton Town, Trafford and Woodley Sports, before signing a professional contract with Stockport County in December 2005.
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Liam Dickinson never started a league game for the "Tykes", and was instead loaned out to Walsall and Rochdale, before he was allowed to join Southend United via Plymouth Argyle in July 2011.
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Liam Dickinson then spent some time out of the game, working full-time as a graphic designer for a graphic design company and playing Sunday league football, before playing in the Manchester League with Irlam FC and then Swinton Town.
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Liam Dickinson made 43 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals, until a move to Woodley Sports in 2004 where, despite injury problems, he scored nine goals in 38 appearances.
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Liam Dickinson said that the loan move reignited his love for the game.
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On 27 November 2008, Liam Dickinson signed for Championship rivals Blackpool on loan.
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Liam Dickinson's first came just three minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow loanee Steve Kabba.
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Liam Dickinson joined Leeds on loan for the rest of the season on 13 March 2009.
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On his return to Derby, Liam Dickinson was told he was not part of the plans at Derby and that it was likely he would be allowed to move on a season-long loan.
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Liam Dickinson hit three goals in nine games for the "Posh", whilst hitting six goals in 32 games for the "Seagulls".
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Liam Dickinson left the Withdean Stadium not long after arriving back from London Road.
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In June 2010, Liam Dickinson transferred to Championship side Barnsley for an undisclosed fee, where he signed a two-year contract with an option for a third year.
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Liam Dickinson was to feature just four times at Oakwell under manager Mark Robins.
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Liam Dickinson played seven games for Chris Hutchings's "Saddlers", without finding the net.
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On 6 January 2011, Liam Dickinson joined Rochdale on a loan deal for the remainder of the season.
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Liam Dickinson went on to play 14 League One games for Keith Hill's "Dale", again without finding the net.
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Liam Dickinson agreed a contract with Plymouth Argyle on 5 July 2011, subject to the takeover of the club being completed.
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We fully understand the reasons why," said acting chairman Peter Ridsdale, who further stated that "Liam Dickinson has been a thorough professional in the short time he has been with us, and we hope that things will work out for him.
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In July 2011, Liam Dickinson signed a 12-month contract with League Two side Southend United, with the option of a further year.
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Liam Dickinson was one of three players internally disciplined by the club for an unspecified incident at a hotel; the other two players were Ryan Hall and Kane Ferdinand.
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Liam Dickinson joined Port Vale for training in July 2012, with manager Micky Adams wishing to review the player's fitness before offering a contract.