Mimms is the son of former Blackburn favourite Bobby, part of the 1995 title winning squad and now the coach of Paul Robinson and co at Ewood Park.

With tuition like that on hand, 19-year-old Mimms was always likely to follow suit and he has proved a more than able 'deputy' for previously injured new signing Michael Ingham.

Mimms' privileges don't just end with his father as York's young 'keeper has also experienced the perfect education and learning curve having began his playing career as an apprentice at Liverpool.

Mimms, who only turned 19 earlier this month, was then loaned out to York last season before making the permanent switch to KitKat Crescent in January of this year.

So far Mimms has done York proud, his first team starts were limited last term but with Ingham injured and loanee Artur Krysiak dislocating his finger, the 19-year-old was thrust into the limelight on Setanta against Wrexham.

What followed was a sensational performance that suddenly eradicated the view that Mimms had come in as York's second or technically speaking third choice custodian.

Right now Mimms is first choice but his days may be numbered with Ingham back from injury though boss Colin Walker has stated at present it's Mimms' shirt to keep.

Either way, Mimms has another impressive attribute to add to his CV - the determination to fight on regardless and win a first team place on merit.

"I'm just going to try and keep playing as I have been doing in the other games and try and do a good job," said a modest Mimms.

"If it's good enough then great and if it's not then I'll get my head back down and try and perform well with the games in the reserves.

"Obviously, being first choice is what you are looking for and it's what you are aiming for going into training every day.

"You want to be number one but I'm still young and I've got plenty of time to establish myself."

Mimms admits his time at Liverpool was an eye-opener but by his own admission he was never on Rafa Benitez's radar and subsequently had to move.

KitKat Crescent called and Mimms is delighted at the way his move has worked out - appreciating his Anfield days but now making a name for himself at York.

Mimms had no qualms with Walker signing Ingham pre-season and insists after learning the ropes at Liverpool, the competition at York is something he will thrive on.

"It was good to be at a club like Liverpool, the only problem was I was nowhere near getting in the first team," he said.

"It was a good experience watching how they do it at a big club, how the top boys play, but I had to move really to get a chance.