other two players were Ryan Hall and Kane Ferdinand. Despite these setbacks he still found the net 12 times in 37 games in 2011–12. Dickinson left Roots Hall at the expiry of his contract on 20 June, after the "Shrimpers" were unwilling renew his contract for a further year. He joined Port Vale for training in July 2012, with manager Micky Adams wishing to review the player's fitness before offering a contract. However a permanent move to Vale Park seemed unlikely after a proposed takeover collapsed, leaving the cash-strapped club to start the upcoming season in administration. He then found himself unable to play during the 2012–13 season after breaking his ankle and undergoing surgery when the break failed to heal properly. He returned to Vale Park for pre-season training in summer 2013, but after two friendly appearances Micky Adams stated that "Our interest in Liam is now finished, he has ongoing problems with his ankle. We wish him well." Later career While on loan at Bradford Park Avenue, Dickinson played against Boston United as a goalkeeper since none of the club's goalkeepers were available for the match and club could not make an emergency loan. He rejoined Stalybridge on 1 September 2017. In July 2018 he joined FC United of Manchester. In October 2018, he joined Northern Premier League side Droylsden. Style of play Personal life He has picked up a reputation as a "wild boy" for his late night partying – his agent, Phil Sproson, said that the reason he regularly moved from club to club was because he was "no angel". Career statistics Note Statistics pre-Stockport County are not documented. Honours Individual Stockport County F.C. Player of the Year: 2008 with Stockport County Football League Two play-off winner: 2008 References External links 1985 births Living people Footballers from Salford English footballers Association football forwards Irlam F.C. players Trafford F.C. players Stockport Sports F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players Walsall F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players Guiseley A.F.C. players English Football League players Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players F.C. United of Manchester players Droylsden F.C. players