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| As of 2011, Linley has established hmself as a regular in the Surrey First XI, having survived ] clear-out of many Surrey players by taking 20 wickets in the 2010 season (backed up by a further 23 for Surrey Second XI). On February 8th 2011 he signed a new two-year deal with the club, and later recorded his career-best figures of 6/57 against ] on 25th August 2011 (with figures of 9/79 in the match). | As of 2011, Linley has established hmself as a regular in the Surrey First XI, having survived ] clear-out of many Surrey players by taking 20 wickets in the 2010 season (backed up by a further 23 for Surrey Second XI). On February 8th 2011 he signed a new two-year deal with the club, and later recorded his career-best figures of 6/57 against ] on 25th August 2011 (with figures of 9/79 in the match). | ||
| Despite struggling with baldness and an overly sized nose Tim ended 2011 with 73 first class wickets, the third most in the country carrying Surrey to promotion. Losing his £400 suit jacket just hours before the Surrey end of season awards dinner didnt stop him taking 6 out of the 8 awards on offer including players player of the year and members player of the year. | |||
| Outside of cricket Tim likes to participate in the occassional round of golf. Unfortunately his ability doesnt always match his enthusiasm which often results in humorous episodes due to a lack of mental toughness and willingness to throw a paddy (see Wike Village circa 2011 when he fell in a ditch whilst swinging his club around in frustration at hitting the ball all of 2 inches). Sadly his game doesnt support his fashion sense. | |||
| Currently trying to get rid of his pasty white legs playing in Australia (in black socks) just last week he had a big appeal on a hat-trick ball which was fortunately turned down otherwise we would never have heard the end of it. | |||
| The lowest point of his career must have been when bowling at Horsforth Cricket Club friend Peter Lawrence in a pre-season friendly and was unceremoniously smashed for 6 back over his head onto Brownberrie Lane. Tim's 'chin music' in retaliation was unsuccessful and this incident will forever be a black mark on his otherwise impressive record. | |||
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| Full name | Timothy Edward Linley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2009– | Surrey (squad no. 12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Oxford UCCE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Timothy Linley (born 23 March 1982) is an English cricketer who plays for Surrey. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler and was born in Horsforth, Leeds, where he played cricket for Horsforth Cricket Club.
Linley went to St. Mary's Catholic High School, Menston.He started his first-class career with Oxford University, for whom he played for two years. The Oxford team at the time included Joe Sayers (with whom Linley went to school and who is now at Yorkshire), Michael Munday (Somerset) and Viv Richards' son Mali. He also represented Combined Universities. During this time, his scalps included Scott Newman (his maiden first-class wicket), Adam Hollioake, James Benning, Darren Bicknell, Jason Gallian, Russell Warren, Mark Richardson (New Zealand touring side), Michael di Venuto, Jonathan Moss and Jehan Mubarak (Sri Lankan touring side).
Linley moved to Sussex in 2005, ostensibly as a 'prize' after winning the London County Cricket Club 'search for a star' competition, although rumour has it the contract had already been agreed previously. It did not prove to be a happy pairing. There were few opportunities for Linley in Sussex's championship winning side and his appearances were restricted to the second XI, the tourists game (Sri Lanka) and the Twenty20 challenge.
Linley then made the occasional appearance for Middlesex Second XI and had an extended run with Surrey second XI in 2008 including a five-wicket haul (seven in the match) against Kent.
He played for Surrey in the final two Twenty20 group matches of the 2009 season but was wicketless in both.
As of 2011, Linley has established hmself as a regular in the Surrey First XI, having survived Chris Adam's clear-out of many Surrey players by taking 20 wickets in the 2010 season (backed up by a further 23 for Surrey Second XI). On February 8th 2011 he signed a new two-year deal with the club, and later recorded his career-best figures of 6/57 against Leicestershire on 25th August 2011 (with figures of 9/79 in the match).
Despite struggling with baldness and an overly sized nose Tim ended 2011 with 73 first class wickets, the third most in the country carrying Surrey to promotion. Losing his £400 suit jacket just hours before the Surrey end of season awards dinner didnt stop him taking 6 out of the 8 awards on offer including players player of the year and members player of the year.
Outside of cricket Tim likes to participate in the occassional round of golf. Unfortunately his ability doesnt always match his enthusiasm which often results in humorous episodes due to a lack of mental toughness and willingness to throw a paddy (see Wike Village circa 2011 when he fell in a ditch whilst swinging his club around in frustration at hitting the ball all of 2 inches). Sadly his game doesnt support his fashion sense.
Currently trying to get rid of his pasty white legs playing in Australia (in black socks) just last week he had a big appeal on a hat-trick ball which was fortunately turned down otherwise we would never have heard the end of it.
The lowest point of his career must have been when bowling at Horsforth Cricket Club friend Peter Lawrence in a pre-season friendly and was unceremoniously smashed for 6 back over his head onto Brownberrie Lane. Tim's 'chin music' in retaliation was unsuccessful and this incident will forever be a black mark on his otherwise impressive record.
References
External links
- Tim Linley at Cricket Archive
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