Charlie Timmins

Charlie Timmins (born in Birmingham on May 29 1922) is an English footballer.

After signing for Birmingham City FC before the Second World War (where his registration papers were lost after heavy bombing in the Birmingham area), Charlie signed for Coventry City F.C. in the summer of 1948.

Charlie gave up hope of pursuing a career in top flight football and was playing for non-league Jack Moulds Athletic in Birmingham when City Manager, Harry Storer turned up unannounced at the Timmins family home and persuaded Charlie to sign for Coventry City F.C.

Timmins spent 11 at City (with three years as club captain), playing a total of 185 games and scored five goals before leaving the Sky Blues aged 37 in 1959 to join Leamington F.C.

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1959

Trivia

• During the 1955 - 56 season, Timmins was touted by press as the "best full back outside the top flight" and speculation grew that he would join team mate Reg Matthews in the England squad.

• Coventry turned down a substantial bid from Newcastle United for Charlie during his time at Highfield Road.

• At 86, Charlie is currently the second oldest, living former Coventry player.

• Charlie is a member of the Coventry City Former Players Association and is a regular at the clubs official 'Legends' Days.