Timlin's contract

[Yorkshire Blue]

What's happening with this?

He was on a short-term deal but has this been extended yet? He's a key player but I'm fearful of cost-cutting measures and trying to figure out where Gomis fits in. Has Gomis been signed to make a more expensive midfielder (Timlin, Laird?) expendable?

 

[amsemp]

Brown got Timlin on that short term deal purely on Coughlan's say so I reckon. When Brown arrived, Timlin was injured and then went to prison, so he never actually had the chance to see him play. After a slow start I was concerned he wasn't going to be the same since his leg break, but he seems to have come back stronger. No one can deny that Timlin is a key player and I trust Brown to recognise this. Gomis looks like your defensive midfield 'enforcer' type so would be surprised if he was signed as a cheap alternative to Timlin, as he's an out and out playmaker. All gone quiet regarding a new contract but I really don't think we should worry, Brown almost certainly won't let him go.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Tim's has really impressed me with his attitude, work and team ethos; he has been a model pro since he came back: a MUST re-sign I hope.

 

[chapperzUK]

Haven't we got an option in place to extend to 2015?

Fair sure that will be activated soon if not already.

 

[WESTY_SUFC]

No need to rush this one. While he is playing very well at the moment I very much doubt there are a host of clubs at a higher level queuing to sign him.

 

[tottenham541]

I think timlin will be offered another deal but on the same terms at best, the club will see this as they stood by him through tough times and could have canceled his contract during that time, will look to get him signed up on the cheap if they can, maybe a ryan hall situation coming up.

 

[BrettieAngell]

I love Michael Timlin!

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I think timlin will be offered another deal but on the same terms at best, the club will see this as they stood by him through tough times and could have canceled his contract during that time, will look to get him signed up on the cheap if they can, maybe a ryan hall situation coming up.

I would hope our management have moved on from cheap & weak style and into an era of professionalism and being fair to staff who have worked well.............now they are paying them.:winking:

 

[OldBlueLady]

Brown has spoken publicly about how impressed he was with Timlin's attitude when he first came and how everyone had said what a good player he was before he had the chance to judge for himself. I think he'll have had the time to make his own mind up by now and I'd be very surprised if he's not offered a contract extension. It's nothing like the same as Ryan Hall's situation, Timlin's behaved impeccably professionally.

 

[Pubey]

Brown has spoken publicly about how impressed he was with Timlin's attitude when he first came and how everyone had said what a good player he was before he had the chance to judge for himself. I think he'll have had the time to make his own mind up by now and I'd be very surprised if he's not offered a contract extension. It's nothing like the same as Ryan Hall's situation, Timlin's behaved impeccably professionally.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-22784817

 

[silentshrimper]

So glad he has got back into the team, terrific player at this level. Glad Brown did give him the chance when he came back.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

BT Sport have put Tim's in the team of the week, only div 2 player in it!

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

BT Sport have put Tim's in the team of the week, only div 2 player in it!

Surprising that no Rochdale players were mentioned.

 

[OldBlueLady]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-22784817

Yes, thank you, we all know about that. I meant in his application despite that.

 

[Maidstone Shrimper]

Good news.

"Timlin's contract was extended until the end of the 2014/5 season in November after a clause in his deal activated an automatic extension."

http://www.southendunited.co.uk/news/article/070114-michael-timlin-1280858.aspx

 

[kevst183]

Great News

 

[OldBlueLady]

Yes, that is very good news. Surprised more wasn't made of it when the extension came into effect though, it's almost as if they waited to see it being questioned on here :whistling:

 

[Silencer]

Cracking news - a vital player for us. We need at least one of him and Laird in the middle for their energy, positive infectious attitudes and important experience.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Stonking tackle by Tims yesterday! WW were breaking in numbers from a Blues corner and Tims faced a player coming fast at him who, had he got past, would have led to a 4 on 2 attack. Timed it perfect and we got back on attack. If he had got it wrong it could have been a red card. For a player who broke his leg in a crunching tackle I thought it was a real moment of football skill and courage. Take a bow Michael Timlin!

 

[OldBlueLady]

Stonking tackle by Tims yesterday! WW were breaking in numbers from a Blues corner and Tims faced a player coming fast at him who, had he got past, would have led to a 4 on 2 attack. Timed it perfect and we got back on attack. If he had got it wrong it could have been a red card. For a player who broke his leg in a crunching tackle I thought it was a real moment of football skill and courage. Take a bow Michael Timlin!

Absolutely, very under rated by some.