Career
He is considered one of the best defenders in the history of the East London club Leyton Orient
Bishop joined Orient"s groundstaff in June 1952, having played for the club"s nursery side Chase of Chertsey, and turned professional as a player six months later. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw at home to Swindon Town on 27 February 1954.
However, it was not until the 1957-1958 season that Bishop became a regular first-team player, forming a strong defensive line with Welshmen Mal Lucas and Cyril Lea.
He was released in May 1965 by Orient"s new manager Dave Sexton, having made 323 senior appearances, making him one of only twelve Orient players to have played more than 300 matches for the club Non-league career
After leaving Leyton Orient aged 31, Bishop moved into non-league football with Hastings United of the Southern League.
He became player-manager there, bringing former England international Bobby Smith and Welsh U21 international Jim Ryan to the club