1980
Rimmer Experienced Villa Goalkeeping
Rimmer gives Saunders's defence reliability in goal as Aston Villa prepare for a sustained run at the First Division title.
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Rimmer gives Saunders's defence reliability in goal as Aston Villa prepare for a sustained run at the First Division title.
With Aston Villa crowned English First Division champions in 1981, Jimmy Rimmer was part of the title-winning side as goalkeeper in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Jimmy Rimmer contributing to that collective effort.
Rimmer anchors the team that wins Aston Villa's first English league title since 1910, making crucial saves across the season.
Rimmer leaves the European Cup final injured after nine minutes.