One Day, But Not Just Yet

Tiny Tim today dismissed reports that he will up sticks and head on the Yellow Brick Road back to Oz, when his Blues deal runs out in 2012. The midfielder would one day love to play football back in his homeland, but he hopes when his contract expires he will still have a few years left in the tank, and hopefully still at the Blues.

Tiny says: "Everyone knows that I am fiercely proud of my roots and that perhaps one day I may play club football back home but to say that I will be doing it at the end of my current deal is simply not true. I am 28 years old and, with all due respect, when my contract expires I would hope that I will still have a few more years left at this level of the game.

The English Premier League is the best in the world and it has the best players so I have absolutely no plans to move on." (25/11/08)

Foot Injury May Need Surgery

Tim limped off in the second half of the Boro game. He is struggling with a heel problem, which may need surgery. Even so he has flown out Bahrain for Australia’s World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

Moyesy says: “I thought that Tim played very well, especially in the first half. We used him and Fellaini in the middle today and we asked them to take turns, one of them going forward and one of them staying back. I thought it worked well.

But Tim has a foot injury which is still a problem for him at the moment and you could see he was limping a bit towards the end. He had injections before the game and he was desperate to play, that’s what we like about him. But he has got a sore heel. I’m not sure that rest alone will be a cure. It’s not directly related to his foot problems in the past, but it’s maybe been a result of the way he has had to be rehabilitated and change things around a bit.” (17/11/08)

Fellaini Can Help Everton's Euro Push

Tim is happy with new boy Fellaini and thinks he can help Everton's push up the table.

Tim says: I'm all for it, I think the best thing for me is to welcome players like that with open arms. I'm happy for him because with a price tag like that people expect him to come in and do things straight away. It's up to us as lads to help him settle and make sure he scores more goals.

Our aspiration is to finish in the top eight and then build on it. The sooner we get near to the top of the table then anything can happen because as you can see everyone is beating everyone. I feel that everyone wants to win something and everyone wants to do well, anywhere in the top eight in the next three to four months, then anything can happen." (13/11/08)

Blues Brothers

Tim thinks the goal threat of Maro Fellaini and himself will give Everton the edge over teams, as they look to move up the table.

Tim says: “I suppose we’re both very attacking so it will be a case of taking it in turns when it comes to going forward. Sometimes you might see both of us in the box at the same time but I think it’s going to be a double threat and we can really do some damage to teams.

“They’re not only going to have to worry about me, they’re going to have to worry about Fellaini plus the likes of Yakubu and Saha – there are so many players – Pienaar, Ossie and Mikel so they’re going to have to do a lot of homework on keeping us quiet.”

“To be honest I haven’t had a chance to play too much football but I feel he’s a great footballer and he’s doing really well. It’s great to see him scoring goals because obviously it will help him to settle quicker. I think it’s brilliant. It takes a bit of pressure off me, I can relax and play a bit more football and if I get my goals it’s a plus. The main focal point for me is the team, trying to get as much for the team and keeping fit – just getting into the team at the minute – it’s exciting.” (01/11/08)

What Respect

David Moyes is not a happy man when it comes talking about the FA. He was bitterly disappointed with the result of Tim's appeal. It means Tim will miss the next three games starting with Newcastle tomorrow.

Moyesy says: “You’d probably hope that maybe there would be an ex-referee on the panel, you would hope there would be somebody from the football side, maybe even an ex-manager.

“I think we had somebody from the UniBond League on it and somebody from the North Durham Association, I think we had an ex-secretary on the panel; if that’s giving the clubs and managers respect then I would have to argue that.”

"Maybe the respect is a one way thing and it's just coming from the clubs." (03/10/08)

Tiny's Appeal Rejected

Surprise, surprise Tiny Tim's appeal for his red card in the Merseyside Derby has been rejected by the FA. Tiny will now miss the games against The Skunks, The Arse, and manure in the coming weeks. Respect my arse, its just the Old Boys network clubbing together and looking after their own if any one dares to criticise them. Moyesy your next, a touchline ban me thinks for your rightful criticism of the officials at Stoke. It stinks, to high heaven, right I'm on one now, Clattenburg, Hacket, Riley your all bent, .....................er allegedly. (30/09/08)

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Appeal Lodged

As expected the Blues have lodged an appeal against Tiny Tim's sending off in the Derby defeat on Saturday. Tiny was given his marching orders after a challenge on Xabi Knobby Alonso, which warranted a yellow and no more.

TV Camera's have picked up Riley saying into his microphone, that he will give him a red, after Tiny walked away from the child like referee. Experts believe (that's Jogger and Me) that the ref should have gone yellow, yellow, red if that was the case. No doubt the FA will back their man to the hilt, like they did with Cluttenburg last season. Respect, you are having a laugh. (29/09/08)

Sent Off Puzzle

Tim is facing a 3 match ban after being sent off by Riley in the Derby. Moyesy is going to ask the ref to look at the sending off again, as he didn't think it was a red card in a million years.

Moyesy says: "I did not think anyone in the ground felt that the tackle deserved a red card. I certainly didn't. I was worried that he had not walked to the referee and I was trying to get him to turn around and go back because he was going to get booked, so let's get on with it. To then see a red I felt was a wrong decision. We will ask the referee about it." (28/09/08)

More Boxing At The Derby

Tim realises the importance a derby win is for the fans and hopes to celebrate a goal by doing some boxing at the corner flag. COYB.

Tim says: “It came from Archie Thompson, the Australia striker, who did something similar when he had a baby boy called Axel. I had a boy as well and incorporated it as a celebration for our kids.

It’s a bit of fun between us but now it’s also become a trademark from the World Cup and a trademark in Australia and there are little kids everywhere doing it. We based it on the Nintendo Wii. Archie had a kung-fu celebration and I just spiced it up a bit.”

Beating Liverpool would be the ideal lift and that is the only way we can look at it. That’s the beauty of this game. The seriousness of this game goes beyond football, it goes into peoples’ livelihoods.

“I lived in Liverpool for four years so I understand what it’s like to walk down the street to get a carton of milk after a derby. And your friends and family have to put up with it as well.

“I get loads of banter, especially from the Liverpool fans, but it’s a compliment when you get a bit of bitterness because it shows you’re a threat and I’ve had a habit of scoring against Liverpool a few times.

“It’s all about passion. Players like Alan Stubbs, Duncan Ferguson and Tony Hibbert, players who really know what it is like to be a blue, really helped me understand when I first came to the club. You can’t just play in a derby. You have to know what goes on and now I’m passing that on to Fellaini, Castillo and Saha.” (27/09/08)

Moyes Is The Reason We Are A Top Team

The Australian international has said that the manager of the People's Club is one of the best in the Premiership.

Tim says: “David Moyes is one of the best bosses in the Premier League and I don’t think there’s any manager who could have done what he has at Everton. Look at what he paid for players like me and Mikel Arteta. It wasn’t much more than £4m for both of us. He should take a lot of credit for putting his faith in players who’ve put us in a situation where we are playing European football.” (21/09/08)

Lets Be Positive

Another 90 minutes for Tim after his long lay off. He is in a very positive mood for the second leg.

Tim says: "For me I just need to get as many minutes under my belt as possible and try and be ready for the weekend. I’m really pleased because I’ve been out for a long time so I’m pleased to get 90 minutes and we did get a good result.”

“Yes, that’s the positives and we’ve got to look at taking that from the game. We probably should have got a few more goals because we were very eager to get something from tonight because we know going there will be very difficult. They played very well so credit to them but I just think we’re a lot more disappointed not to get the result.” (19/09/08)

MA Loves TC

Mikel Arteta has taken this great team spirit thing at Everton to another level. He really loves Tim.

Mikel says: "I know Tim has been through a lot of pain and it’s been a long time for him. I’m so happy for him, I really love him, he’s a great character for the team. We really needed him back and he couldn’t have found a better way to have come back than score the winner and we’re really pleased for him because he deserved that. He’s got a great habit of doing that. He’s got great timing in the box, he can head it and score goals. If he can continue to do that for us it will be brilliant." (17/09/08)

New Signing Cahill Ready For Liege

After a goalscoring return to the first team, Tim is rearing to go in the UEFA Cup on Thursday night.

Tim says: "I’m delighted, but really I’m just glad to be a part of the squad again. It was a surprise to start, but if the manager is going to ask me if I’m up for starting, there is no way that I’m going to say ‘no’.

I didn’t expect to play. All I did was keep myself fit, worked really hard in training and wanted to give him the option of being able to play me if I was needed. I’m fortunate that the manager has that belief in me. Then it was down to me taking the opportunity on the pitch.

“I felt like one of the new lads as I had not played in such a long time. Now we are looking forward to another European adventure. Standard Liege are a very good team but we are doing our homework on them. I'm just pleased to be part of this great squad. Hopefully we can now kick on from this."

Moyesy says: "That's what Tim does for us. It wasn't a gamble because he has been training really well. But it was a gamble because he has had no match practice. What Tim does is he has an influence on games and scores goals and he has done that today." (15/09/08)

Back With A Bang

What a lift Tim has given everybody at the club. He comes back to the starting line-up today at Stoke with a match winning performance. Good to have you back Tim.

Moyesy says: "I had known for a couple of days that he might be in with a shout of playing. He has looked good in training but it was just that match practice that he was lacking.

However, I thought he would be okay and I put him in there and he gave the kind of performance you expect from him. He is a very good player and he scores some very important goals for us." (14/09/08)

Fit and Sharp

Moyesy is delighted to hear that his midfield talisman is back in full training, and even though his return to the first team is not known, Moyesy is just happy that Tiny looks sharp and fit. Tell you also who looks fit that bird, yer know, oh go on click here then to see her.....

Moyesy says: "Tim has started training again and we are glad to have him back with us. We have missed him a great deal since he has been out. We have followed instructions from his surgeon and the early signs we have seen from Tim are good. He looks really sharp and fit and he’s obviously looked after himself during the time he was out. I don’t know when he’ll be available again but he’s coming along nicely just now. The one thing we won’t do, though, is take any risks with him.” (09/08/08)

Back In Full Training

Mick Rathbone has given the Everton fans the news they've been wanting to hear all summer.

Basil says: “Tim’s back in full training. He’s been training the last couple of days in fact. He got the go-ahead from his surgeon in Sydney, who we sent the latest batch of X-rays to a week or so ago. He’s emailed us back having reviewed them and he’s delighted with the progress of the repair.” (03/09/08)

September Start

Everton are making sure Tim is fully fit before bringing him back to the first team squad. He hoped to be ready for the start of the season, but it now looks like he'll play in September.

Tim says: “I’m taking it steady and leaving nothing to chance. But I’m getting closer every day. When I get the go ahead, I guarantee I’ll be back in great shape and hopefully in a position to make an immediate impact for both Everton and Australia.

“The longer you are out, the more you appreciate what it means to play at the top level and there’s no doubt in my mind I’ll be back bigger and better than ever. The operation went well but the rehabilitation has taken a little longer than I’d have liked.

“I’d planned to be back for the start of the Premier League season but it wasn’t to be. There’s no way I’ll be rushing back before I’m ready – that would be no good for myself, Everton or Australia.” (21/08/08)

Sorry To See You Go Mate

Tiny is gutted that the Blues have lost AJ to Fulham, as he is one a close mate, and two a excellent centre forward. Lets just hope Moyesy gets the alleged £12m from AJ' deal, and hopefully another £20m on top to strengthen his squad, as for most Blues its definitely twitchy bum time.

Tiny says: "It’s a sad day if he goes, because he’s a close friend. I don’t read the newspapers so I don’t really know what’s happening. But it’s always sad to see Everton players leave." (29/07/08)

From Oz To USA

Tim was a surprising addition to the squad in the USA when he flew in from Australia to step up his training to be in contention for a starting line up when the season begins.

Steve Round says: "He’s running now and everything seems to be going on the right track, touch wood, so we’re looking to have him fit ready for the season." (28/07/08)

Just a Few Weeks More

Moyesy will have to do without Tiny Tim for the first few weeks of the season, as our Australian midfielder's foot is still on the mend. Tiny is off to see his specialist in Oz, so that will rule him out till at least early September. Specialist in Oz hey, can't be bad, I have to trudge off to me quacks and sit there with Dot Cotton and her mates for three hours till I get seen to.

Moyesy says: "It is the same for Tim Cahill and I am not expecting him to be fit for the start of the season. He is going over to Australia to see the specialist for a last check but it is so far, so good." (18/07/08)

Ten Goals In Twenty Eight Games

Back At Finch Farm recovering from surgery, Tim has put a very positive look on his recent injuries.

Tim says: “I’m a footballer, I’m very young and injuries happen. I’m thankful that I’ve played about 350 games in my career already so I’m trying to look at the positives. There’s nothing else for me to do but just concentrate on football and my family and the biggest thing is that football is my passion and I enjoy it.

“Whether it’s getting fit or staying fit, I’m always involved in it. When I came back from that injury last season I scored 10 goals in 28 games so for me that’s not frustrating. I missed a couple of games towards the end of last season but hopefully I’ll come back and do the same.

“We’ve got more goals in the side now and we need that from everywhere. Whether it’s Joseph Yobo, Joleon Lescott or Ossie, everyone needs to pitch in. It just makes it easier on the team and takes the pressure off the strikers as well. If we get more goals it’s a bonus.” (09/07/08)

Tim cahill is back at Finch farm to see the physio's and get back into his rehab. It's the first time Tim has had a break in the Summer for yonks. Hopefully this will help him to get fit again for the start of the season.

Tim says: “I spent a bit of time in Australia and also went back to Samoa and did a lot of work with the kids there. I pretty much just grounded myself again. It was about recuperating and spending a lot of time with my wife and kids. It’s been enjoyable and it was great to see some sun. I saw Jags and Bainsey in Dubai. Bainesy looks like he's been sunbathing in a fridge. Hope he gets a tan before he gets back. It’s back to reality now.

The operation was a success, but I’m playing everything by ear. I think the biggest thing for myself is just taking my time and not trying to rush it. I will just train hard and wait for them to give me the all clear.

If I can get myself ready for the season that’s great. We’ve got such a good team and hopefully I’ll play some part in the start or near the start. There's going to be a fight for places again this year and I’m raring to go. I think I’m fortunate that I seem to get injured towards the end of the season. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise because it means I can do all my rehab in the summer.

I can’t afford to set targets though. I’ve broken it a few times and now I’ve had quite radical surgery. The good thing is I’m experienced in this part and I’ve kept myself really fit. Even if I can’t run I can still work out on the bikes and on other parts of my game.” (21/06/08) Full Interview On EvertonTV

Buzzing For Next Season Although still on crutches, Tiny is buzzing for next season and reckons he will be running in July ready to be back fit for the start of the season. Tim says: "I don't think I'll be running until July. I'm just working on my cardio-vascular in the gym every day and having physio every day. I'll be back fit and I'll be buzzing next season and I know I'll come back stronger. The Everton physios flew over and watched the operation with the Aussie physios, so they were in there writing a report as I was sedated and they were keeping heavy reins on me in regards to what I can do and how I do it. Everything is on top, my weight is fine, everything is going well. It's just about making sure that everything is productive and working well for Tim Cahill, and at the moment it is. I won't come back with any fears. I wouldn't have come back last year or the year before if that was the case.'' (07/06/08)

On Schedule

Tim underwent surgery on his troubled foot in Australia a couple of weeks ago after missing the last seven games of the season and is now back on schedule to be fit for the start of the season.

Tim says: "Everything is going right on schedule. I have seen the specialists again, and they let me go in the swimming pool. I had a long session which was pretty tiring. The swelling has gone down, and everything looks really good. If I had to sit out a whole season to get the foot right I would have," he said, "but I'm very passionate about football and I don't like to sit on the sidelines. I understood what was going to happen. I played 20-odd games, scored 10 goals, played in Uefa Cup again and helped my club finish in Europe again. I've got six years of football left." (16/05/08)

Searching The Globe

Tiny Tim is flying the globe to find the 'ultimate procedure' to cure his problematic foot. After stints in England and Holland, Tiny is now heading back Down Under to see Australia's top foot Doc, to see if he can't sort the problem out. Tiny is staying with his family while the doc is tracked down as he was last seen at Billabong Creek wrestling a gator, shit that wasn't it !!

Tiny though is hopeful that come the first game of next season he will be back in the Blues line up.

Basil says: "We think that we need to go to the highest possible level and do the ‘ultimate procedure’ to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We’ve taken advice from the leading foot specialist in Britain, the leading Uefa specialist based in Amsterdam and now he is on his way to see Australia’s leading foot specialist in Sydney. It’s just a matter of trying to decide the best way to go about the surgical procedure to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

Tiny says: "I hope to be back for preseason, ready for the first game of Everton's next season. I'm just going to work hard ... and nothing's going to stop me coming back. This is one of the best places (Australia) in the world for foot specialists. I get to see my family and basically see one of the best football specialists in the world." (23/04/08)