Andrew Timson Explained

Andrew Timson
Birth Date:13 April 1961
Birth Place:Pontefract, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Club1:Castleford
Year1start:1979
Year1end:85
Appearances1:98
Tries1:28
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:86
Club2:Doncaster
Year2start:1985
Club3:Rochdale Hornets
Year3start:1985
Year3end:86
Club4:Doncaster
Year4start:1986
Year4end:88
Club5:York
Club6:Bramley
Teama:Great Britain U24
Yearastart:1982
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:3
Retired:yes
Source:[1]

Andrew Timson (born 13 April 1961) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Castleford, Doncaster, Rochdale Hornets, York and Bramley as a, or .[1] [2] [3]

Playing career

Castleford

Timson played in Castleford's 10–5 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1981 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Headingley, Leeds, on Saturday 3 October 1981, and played at in the 2–13 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1983 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1983–84 season at Elland Road, Leeds, on Saturday 15 October 1983.

Timson was loaned out to Doncaster during the 1984–85 season.[4]

Later career

Timson was signed by Rochdale Hornets in August 1985 for a fee of £10,000, but announced his retirement in January 1986 after suffering a series of shoulder injuries during the season.[5] He decided to return to the club three months later, but was transfer listed,[6] and eventually sold to Doncaster.[7]

In January 1988, Timson was sold to York for a fee of £5,000.[8] He also played for Bramley towards the end of his career.[9]

Representative career

Timson played twice for Great Britain under-24's against France in 1982.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.
  3. Web site: Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time). 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216084010/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/alltime.php. February 16, 2012.
  4. News: Tony's big chance to impress . Hull Daily Mail . 26 March 1985 . 16 . . subscription.
  5. News: McNamara . Jack . Timson retirement shock for Hornets . Manchester Evening News . 28 January 1986 . 39 . . subscription.
  6. News: Hornets list £20,000 Timson . Manchester Evening News . 12 April 1986 . 35 . . subscription.
  7. News: Count apply for RL spot . Manchester Evening News . 17 April 1986 . 71 . . subscription.
  8. News: Dividing again to conquer . Hull Daily Mail . Sports Mail . 9 January 1988 . 7 . . subscription.
  9. Book: Fletcher . Raymond . Howes . David . Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1993-94 . 1993 . Headline Publishing Group . London . 978-0-7472-7890-0.