heard a rumour that he has retired and that is why he hasnt been avaliable for selection. Anyone else hear this rumour or anything else about him?

Yeah I posted a while ago that I'd heard he was having a scan and if it was the injury he's suffered a few times previously that he was thinking of hanging the boots up.

I've no proof to say if thats what he's done or not though.

Its a shame if true because Tim had real talent, what it will allow us to do though is free up some valuable space on the salary cap for 2011.

I feel for him if it's true cos he's had rotten luck with injuries over the years. We could really have done with him the last few weeks as well in particular.

unfortunatley this is true he has had to retire from the game due to the recurring injury spoke to him at weekend at miners junior section where he coach,s my sons team under 15,s with his brother simon

It's a shame, if true. Another talent spoiled by bad injury luck.

All the best for the future Tim.

sad news gud luck to him we never saw the best of him but a great talent

Tim doesn't didn't really enjoy his rugby 'as much' recently - no surprise.

never good when a player has to retire, but unfortunately he was always imo a big risk, and it aint worked, shame cos he was doing well.

Good luck Tim, hope all turns out ok for you.

Good Luck for the future Tim you have made the right decision to many players carry on playing with injuries and end up regreting it later, look at Ian Knott

Sad news this lad had good talent and a great heart! Real shame as injuries always the only thing that got in his way... great to hear he is still working in the game with Miners at least for now though!

bad luck Tim you will definitely be missed

Very bad luck. I feel we would have seen some good things from Tim had he kept his fittness. Good luck Tim.

Really don't think think you have seen the last of Tim at least i hope not