Michael Anthony Timlin (born 19 March 1985) is an English-born Irish professional footballer who plays for Ebbsfleet United. A midfielder, he has made 262 appearances in the Football League, including 138 for Southend United.
Born in Lambeth, England, Timlin graduated through the Fulham Academy but failed to make his senior debut there. During this time he spent time on loan at Scunthorpe United, Doncaster Rovers and Swindon Town before joining Swindon permanently in 2008. In 2010, he moved to Southend United on loan, reuniting him with former Southend manager Paul Sturrock again having previously played under him at Swindon. In January 2012, Timlin made a permanent transfer to Southend United, after his second loan spell with them had ended. He helped the club to secure promotion out of League Two in 2014–15.
Timlin has played internationally for the Republic of Ireland eight times at under-21 level.
Club career Fulham Timlin joined the Fulham Academy at a young age and has since spent loan spells at Scunthorpe United and Doncaster Rovers, first-team opportunities being limited at Fulham. Since making his debut in a League Cup match against Boston United in 2004, he has only played a few competitive games (four in total).
That debut season was otherwise one of frustration, as injuries to the back and metatarsal ruled the Irishman out for long period. Having initially played as a winger while at the Fulham Academy, he has now matured into central midfield, and captained the Ireland U-21s to victory in the 2006 Madeira Cup.
