Jimmy Payne
- March 10, 1926
- January 23, 2013
- 86 years
About Jimmy Payne
Jimmy Payne, 86, English footballer (Liverpool).
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|James Bolcherson Payne (10 March 1926 – 22 January 2013) was a professional footballer, and one of a select number of players to have played for both Liverpool and Everton.
Life and playing career
Born Bootle, Lancashire, Payne was a boyhood Everton fan, but it was with local rivals Liverpool that an 18-year-old Payne signed his first professional contract in 1944, and it was here that he spent the majority of his career. From his debut in 1948 to his departure in 1956 he made 244 appearances as a skilful right-winger.
Payne's, belated, debut came on 11 September 1948 when the 22-year-old started on the right wing at Anfield against Bolton Wanderers who returned to Burnden Park with the 2 points after a 1–0 victory, his first goal came a month later, again, in a league match at Anfield, this time Chelsea were the visitors and took a point back to Stamford Bridge after a 1-1, they 3 minutes away from taking both the points away with them but Payne's late reply saved Liverpool's blushes.
Jimmy appeared in all of Liverpool's 6 FA Cup matches during their 1950 run to their first Wembley final including a 2-0 Semi-final victory over derby rivals Everton at Maine Road, Manchester. Payne got the nod to start the 7th match, the showcase final on 29 April against Arsenal.
Payne would have probably bettered his tally that but for injuries in his latter years. In April 1956 he moved to the club he supported as a boy, Everton, for a fee of around £3,000 but after only 6 games injuries forced him to retire still short of his 30th birthday. Jimmy became a newsagent upon retirement. M Never selected at senior level for England, Payne did appear for his country at B level.
Career detail
- Liverpool F.C. (1944–1956) - 243 appearances, 43 goals - FA Cup runners-up medal (1950)
- Everton F.C (1956) - 6 appearances
Honours
Liverpool
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
Questions drawn from Jimmy Payne's archived record and the sources above.
1.What is the full name of the professional footballer commonly known as Jimmy Payne?
- A.James Benjamin Payne
- B.James Bolcherson Paynecorrect
- C.James Bradley Payne
- D.John Bennett Payne
The biography explicitly identifies the footballer as James Bolcherson Payne.
Source: biography introduction
2.In which location was Jimmy Payne born?
- A.Bootlecorrect
- B.Manchester
- C.Liverpool
- D.London
Jimmy Payne was born in Bootle, Lancashire.
Source: life and playing career section
3.In what year was Jimmy Payne born?
- A.1926correct
- B.1928
- C.1924
- D.1930
Jimmy Payne was born on 10 March 1926.
Source: biography introduction
4.Which club did Jimmy Payne support as a boy?
- A.Evertoncorrect
- B.Liverpool
- C.Arsenal
- D.Chelsea
Jimmy Payne was a boyhood Everton fan.
Source: life and playing career section
5.In what year did Jimmy Payne sign his first professional contract with Liverpool?
- A.1944correct
- B.1950
- C.1946
- D.1948
Jimmy Payne signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in 1944 at the age of 18.
Source: life and playing career section
6.Against which team did Jimmy Payne make his debut for Liverpool?
- A.Bolton Wandererscorrect
- B.Chelsea
- C.Arsenal
- D.Everton
Jimmy Payne's debut came on 11 September 1948 against Bolton Wanderers.
Source: life and playing career section
7.How many appearances did Jimmy Payne make for Liverpool in total?
- A.244
- B.243correct
- C.245
- D.240
The career detail section lists Jimmy Payne with 243 appearances for Liverpool F.C.
Source: career detail section
8.Jimmy Payne's first goal for Liverpool was scored against which opponent?
- A.Bolton Wanderers
- B.Everton
- C.Arsenal
- D.Chelseacorrect
Jimmy Payne scored his first goal in a league match against Chelsea.
Source: life and playing career section
9.How many FA Cup matches did Jimmy Payne play in during Liverpool's 1950 run to the final?
- A.4
- B.5
- C.7
- D.6correct
Jimmy Payne appeared in all of Liverpool's 6 FA Cup matches during their 1950 run.
Source: life and playing career section
10.In what year did Jimmy Payne die?
- A.2010
- B.2013correct
- C.2011
- D.2012
The biography states that Jimmy Payne died on 22 January 2013.
Source: biography introduction
11.How many games did Jimmy Payne play for Everton before retiring?
- A.7
- B.5
- C.6correct
- D.4
After moving to Everton in 1956, injuries forced Jimmy Payne to retire after only 6 games.
Source: life and playing career section
12.What occupation did Jimmy Payne take up following his retirement from football?
- A.Accountant
- B.Newsagentcorrect
- C.Teacher
- D.Football coach
Jimmy Payne became a newsagent upon his retirement from professional football.
Source: life and playing career section
13.What was the transfer fee for Jimmy Payne when he moved to Everton in 1956?
- A.£4,000
- B.£2,000
- C.£1,000
- D.£3,000correct
Jimmy Payne moved to Everton for a fee of around £3,000 in April 1956.
Source: life and playing career section
14.Did Jimmy Payne ever play for the senior England national football team?
- A.Yes, 10 times
- B.No, he never played for England
- C.No, but he played at B levelcorrect
- D.Yes, 1 time
Jimmy Payne was never selected at senior level for England but did appear for his country at B level.
Source: life and playing career section
15.In which city was the 1950 FA Cup semi-final against Everton held?
- A.Manchestercorrect
- B.Birmingham
- C.London
- D.Liverpool
Jimmy Payne played in the 2-0 semi-final victory over Everton at Maine Road, Manchester.
Source: life and playing career section
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