Krisztián Timár
Encyclopedia
Krisztián Tímár is a Hungarian
footballer who plays as a centre back. He has represented Hungary
at international level, gaining four caps
.
and BKV Előre
. He spent the next four-years with four clubs in two countries before returning to his first club, Ferencváros. In early January 2007 his form for them attracted interest from Plymouth Argyle
and he signed on loan for the Pilgrims for the remainder of the 2006–07 season, with compatriot Péter Halmosi
. He made a great start to his loan period with a debut goal in the 2–2 draw with Wolves
at Molineux
.
The duo impressed and they both joined the club permanently in May 2007. During his time with the club Timár has built up a cult following, with his no-nonsense approach and 100% commitment endearing him greatly to the Argyle supporters who nicknamed him "The Beast" or "The Timarnator". Timár was voted as the club's Player of the Year for the 2007–08 season in April 2008 before he suffered an horrific head injury in the final game of the season at Wolves. He signed a new three-year contract, with the option of a fourth, in July 2008.
Upon his return he endured a frustrating 2008–09 season, losing his place in the team to Craig Cathcart
. He made just 22 appearances, with 8 of them coming as a substitute, which prompted then manager Paul Sturrock
to challenge him to put the season behind him and rediscover his form of 2007–08. He began the 2009–10 season strongly with a goal against Crystal Palace
but soon found himself out of the team again, and upon the opening of the January transfer window he was sent out on-loan to Oldham Athletic for a month by Paul Mariner
in order to gain first-team football.
. He made his long awaited full international debut in that game as part of the starting eleven. He made his fourth appearance for the Magyars against Sweden
in September 2009.
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
footballer who plays as a centre back. He has represented Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
at international level, gaining four caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
.
Playing career
Timár began his career with Ferencváros in 1995 before having two-year spells with MTK HungáriaMTK Hungária FC
MTK Budapest FC or just MTK is a football club from Budapest, Hungary. The team plays in the second division of the Hungarian League. The club's colours are blue and white. As one of the most successful Hungarian football clubs, MTK has won the Hungarian League 23 times and the Hungarian Cup 12...
and BKV Előre
BKV Előre SC
BKV Előre SC is an Hungarian football club located in Budapest, Hungary. It currently plays in Hungarian National Championship II. The team's colors are yellow and blue.- Current squad :As of 6 September 2011, according to the club's ....
. He spent the next four-years with four clubs in two countries before returning to his first club, Ferencváros. In early January 2007 his form for them attracted interest from Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
and he signed on loan for the Pilgrims for the remainder of the 2006–07 season, with compatriot Péter Halmosi
Péter Halmosi
Péter Halmosi is a Hungarian footballer who plays for Szombathelyi Haladás as a midfielder. Halmosi is a Hungarian International player, having won 31 caps for his country...
. He made a great start to his loan period with a debut goal in the 2–2 draw with Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
at Molineux
Molineux stadium
Molineux Stadium is a Premier League football stadium situated in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, England. It has been the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club since 1889, and has a long and illustrious history as the first 'new build' stadium in Football League history, one of the...
.
The duo impressed and they both joined the club permanently in May 2007. During his time with the club Timár has built up a cult following, with his no-nonsense approach and 100% commitment endearing him greatly to the Argyle supporters who nicknamed him "The Beast" or "The Timarnator". Timár was voted as the club's Player of the Year for the 2007–08 season in April 2008 before he suffered an horrific head injury in the final game of the season at Wolves. He signed a new three-year contract, with the option of a fourth, in July 2008.
Upon his return he endured a frustrating 2008–09 season, losing his place in the team to Craig Cathcart
Craig Cathcart
Craig George Cathcart is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a centre back for Blackpool and the Northern Ireland national team...
. He made just 22 appearances, with 8 of them coming as a substitute, which prompted then manager Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
to challenge him to put the season behind him and rediscover his form of 2007–08. He began the 2009–10 season strongly with a goal against Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
but soon found himself out of the team again, and upon the opening of the January transfer window he was sent out on-loan to Oldham Athletic for a month by Paul Mariner
Paul Mariner
Paul Mariner is an English football coach, manager, and retired player, who is currently with Toronto FC.A striker during his playing days, Mariner began his career with Chorley. He became a professional player in 1973 with Plymouth Argyle, where he scored 61 goals in 155 appearances and is...
in order to gain first-team football.
International career
Timár represented his country at youth level and was called up to the Hungarian senior team for the first time in March 2008 for the match against SloveniaSlovenia national football team
The Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. The team played their first match in 1992 after the split of Yugoslavia in 1991....
. He made his long awaited full international debut in that game as part of the starting eleven. He made his fourth appearance for the Magyars against Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
in September 2009.
Honours
Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
- Player of the Year: 2007–08
External links
- Krisztián Timár player profile at pafc.co.uk