{{short description|English footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Callum Timmins | fullname = Callum Timmins | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|12|23|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Birmingham]], England | height = 182 cm | position = [[Midfielder (association football)|Central midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]] | clubnumber = 8 | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] | youthyears2 = 2015–2019 | youthclubs2 = [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]] | years1 = 2016–2018 | clubs1 = [[Perth Glory FC Youth|Perth Glory NPL]] | caps1 = 46 | goals1 = 3 | years2 = 2017–2019 | clubs2 = [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]] | caps2 = 3 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2019 | clubs3 = [[Balcatta FC|Balcatta]] | caps3 = 4 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020 | clubs4 = [[ECU Joondalup SC|ECU Joondalup]] | caps4 = 16 | goals4 = 4 | years5 = 2020–2022 | clubs5 = [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]] | caps5 = 42 | goals5 = 4 | years6 = 2022–2025 | clubs6 = [[Newcastle Jets FC|Newcastle Jets]] | caps6 = 62 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2025– | clubs7 = [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]] | caps7 = 12 | goals7 = 0 | nationalyears1 = | nationalteam1 = | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | club-update = 16 January 2026 | nationalteam-update = 31 December 2017 }}
'''Callum Timmins''' (born 23 December 1999) is an English professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Midfielder (association football)|central midfielder]] for [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]],<ref name="perthglory">{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/player/callum-timmins|title=Callum Timmins|website=Perth Glory|accessdate=31 December 2017|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090424/https://www.perthglory.com.au/player/callum-timmins|url-status=dead}}</ref> in the [[A-League Men]]. Born in [[Birmingham]], England, he moved to [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], Australia in 2015 and began his senior career with Perth Glory, making his professional debut in December 2017.
After spending time with [[Balcatta FC|Balcatta]] and [[ECU Joondalup SC|ECU Joondalup]], Timmins rejoined Perth Glory in January 2021, going on to establish himself as a regular in the club's midfield. In May 2022, he was selected for the [[2022 A-Leagues All Stars Game|A-Leagues All Stars]] team that faced [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]. He subsequently joined [[Newcastle Jets FC|Newcastle Jets]] in August 2022, spending three seasons with the club before returning to Perth Glory in May 2025 on a three-year contract.
Eligible to represent both [[England national football team|England]] and [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]], Timmins was called up to the [[Australia men's national under-20 soccer team|Australia under-19]] squad in January 2017.
==Club career== ===Perth Glory=== Timmins began his football career at [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] where he progressed at the club for six years.<ref name="Timmins Sporting News April 2021">{{cite news|title=From Birmingham City to Perth Glory: Callum Timmins' unique path to the A-League|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/football/news/from-birmingham-to-perth-glory-callum-timmins-unique-path-to-the-a-league/1hv0tajzsltox14sh41l5ty5c4|website=Sporting News|date=29 April 2021|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> Because of his emigration to Australia, Timmins joined [[A-League Men]] side [[Perth Glory FC|Perth Glory]].<ref name="perthglory"/><ref name="Timmins Perth Glory June 2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-midfielder-set-floreat-clash|title=Glory midfielder set for Floreat clash|website=Perth Glory FC|date=2 June 2017|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412164544/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-midfielder-set-floreat-clash|archive-date=12 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Initially, he played three matches for Perth Glory’s under=18 side for the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/ten-man-glory-slip-against-armadale/|title=Ten man Glory slip up against Armadale|website=Perth Glory FC|date=6 July 2015|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720183051/https://perthglory.com.au/news/ten-man-glory-slip-against-armadale/|archive-date=20 July 2019|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/glory-hit-back-beat-balcatta/|title=Glory hit back to beat Balcatta|website=Perth Glory FC|date= 24 August 2015|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719065531/https://perthglory.com.au/news/glory-hit-back-beat-balcatta/|archive-date=19 July 2019|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-youngsters-soar-over-gulls|title=Glory youngsters soar over the Gulls|website=Perth Glory FC|date=31 August 2015|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718092447/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-youngsters-soar-over-gulls|archive-date=18 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Birmingham City refused to release Timmins from an academy contract, forcing him to spend two years training with the club’s youth academy without being able to play in a competitive game.<ref name="thewest">{{cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-glory/leavers-or-a-league-teenager-callum-timmins-goes-for-glory-ng-b88676691z|title=Leavers or A-League? Teenager Callum Timmins goes for Glory | The West Australian|website=thewest.com.au|date=30 November 2017|accessdate=31 December 2017}}</ref><ref name="Timmins Perth Glory June 2017"/> As a result, he had to wait until on 13 March 2017 to make an appearance for Perth Glory Youth, in a 4–0 loss to Balcatta.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/first-half-blitz-too-much-glory-youngsters|title=First half blitz too much for Glory Youngsters|website=Perth Glory FC|date=13 March 2017|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416070743/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/first-half-blitz-too-much-glory-youngsters|archive-date=16 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> On 17 July 2017, Timmins scored his first goal for Perth Glory Youth, in a 5–0 win against [[Mandurah City FC|Mandurah City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/stynes-shines-glorious-win|title=Stynes shines in Glorious win|website=Perth Glory FC|date=17 July 2017|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408204842/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/stynes-shines-glorious-win|archive-date=8 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Two days later on 19 July 2017, he was called up to the club's first team for the pre–season friendly match against [[Inglewood United FC|Inglewood United]], coming on as a second–half substitute, in a 3–1 loss.<ref name="Timmins July 2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-downed-form-inglewood|title=Glory downed by in-form Inglewood|website=Perth Glory FC|date=19 July 2017|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408203757/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-downed-form-inglewood|archive-date=8 April 2018|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/kind-test-we-wanted-lowe|title=The kind of test we wanted - Lowe|website=Perth Glory FC|date=20 July 2017|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408203704/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/kind-test-we-wanted-lowe|archive-date=8 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> After the match, manager [[Kenny Lowe]] said: ''"Callum Timmins looked really good and the young AIS lad, [[Jacob Italiano]], was also impressive. We had three 15-year-olds out there in the second half and they performed really well. I’d also like to thank our members and fans who came out to support the lads on what wasn’t a great night weather-wise. Their backing was much appreciated."''<ref name="Timmins July 2017"/>
On 24 November 2017, Timmins was promoted to the Perth Glory’s first team when he was named in the club’s squad as an unused substitute, in a 3–1 win against [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/young-guns-relishing-opportunities-lowe|title=Young guns relishing opportunities - Lowe|website=Perth Glory FC|date=24 November 2017|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331025118/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/young-guns-relishing-opportunities-lowe|archive-date=31 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 December 2017, Timmins made his professional debut for Perth Glory, coming on as a 83rd-minute substitute, in a 6–0 loss against [[Sydney FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-sydney-fc-v-perth-glory|title=Glory fall to rampant Champions|website=Perth Glory FC|date=30 December 2017|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231103305/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-sydney-fc-v-perth-glory|archive-date=31 December 2017|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/debut-a-bittersweet-experience-timmins|title=Debut a bittersweet experience for Timmins|website=Perth Glory FC|date=3 January 2018|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325203545/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/debut-a-bittersweet-experience-timmins|archive-date=25 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> He made two more appearances for the club's first team during the 2017–18 season, both as a substitute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-glory-v-adelaide-united|title=Reds claim the glory at nib|website=Perth Glory FC|date=5 January 2018|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325202308/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-glory-v-adelaide-united|archive-date=25 March 2018|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-roar-v-glory|title=Harold double in vain as Glory are downed by Roar|website=Perth Glory FC|date=18 January 2018|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120342/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-roar-v-glory|archive-date=19 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this, Timmins spent the rest of the 2018 season and the whole 2019 season, playing for Perth Glory Youth.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/pgfc-academy-npl-wa-preview|title=PGFC Academy Match Preview - Timmins targets return to winning ways|website=Perth Glory FC|date=29 March 2018|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331042810/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/pgfc-academy-npl-wa-preview|archive-date=31 March 2018|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/timmins-targets-more-success-against-subi|title=Timmins targets more success against Subi|website=Perth Glory FC|date=11 May 2018|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329093627/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/timmins-targets-more-success-against-subi|archive-date=29 March 2019|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/gibson-and-timmins-wary-cellar-dwellers|title=Gibson and Timmins wary of Joondalup threat|website=Perth Glory FC|date=8 June 2018|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190312092406/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/gibson-and-timmins-wary-cellar-dwellers|archive-date=12 March 2019|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/five-star-glory-down-joondalup|title=Five Star Glory Down Joondalup|website=Perth Glory FC|date=10 June 2018|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327032855/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/five-star-glory-down-joondalup|archive-date=27 March 2019|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/title-race-go-down-wire|title=Title race to go down to the wire|website=Perth Glory FC|date=20 August 2018|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324181800/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/title-race-go-down-wire|archive-date=24 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2018–19 season, Timmins was released by the club.<ref name="Timmins Sporting News April 2021"/>
===Balcatta FC/ECU Joondalup=== After signing for [[Balcatta FC|Balcatta]] for the 2019 season, Timmins joined [[ECU Joondalup SC|ECU Joondalup]] for the 2020 season, reuniting with manager Lowe.<ref name="Timmins Sporting News April 2021"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://footballwest.com.au/news-archive/gulls-glory-kick-off-npl-night-series|title=Gulls, Glory kick off NPL Night Series|website=Football West|date=9 February 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316113810/https://footballwest.com.au/news-archive/gulls-glory-kick-off-npl-night-series|archive-date=16 March 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/bafford-brace-helps-glory-trump-jacks|title=Bafford brace helps Glory trump Jacks|website=Perth Glory FC|date=27 July 2020|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808174735/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/bafford-brace-helps-glory-trump-jacks|archive-date=8 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Perth Glory (second spell)=== On 8 January 2021, Timmins re-joined Perth Glory on a free transfer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-a-league-squad-confirmed|title=Glory A-League squad confirmed|website=Perth Glory FC|date=8 January 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108082646/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-a-league-squad-confirmed|archive-date=8 January 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his second debut for the club, starting a match and played 78 minutes before being substituted in the 78th minute, in a 5–3 win against [[Adelaide United FC|Adelaide United]] on 20 January 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-glory-v-adelaide-utd|title=Five-star Glory make sensational start|website=Perth Glory FC|date=20 January 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120135409/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-glory-v-adelaide-utd|archive-date=20 January 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In a match against Melbourne City on 31 January 2021, however, Timmins was substituted in the 36th minute, because according to manager [[Richard Garcia]], he felt that "Timmins kept plugging away and trying to find his feet", as Perth Glory went on to win 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aleagues.com.au/news/melbourne-city-perth-glory-reaction-goals-video-highlights/|title=Ingham: Glory harnessed ‘hurt’ to inspire City win|website=A-League Official Website|date=31 January 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223012905/https://aleagues.com.au/news/melbourne-city-perth-glory-reaction-goals-video-highlights/|archive-date=23 February 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> After missing two matches, Timmins made his return to the first team, starting a match and played 58 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–1 loss against [[Central Coast Mariners FC|Central Coast Mariners]] on 2 March 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-preview-glory-v-mariners|title=Glory come up just short after late rally|website=Perth Glory FC|date=2 March 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304213748/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-preview-glory-v-mariners|archive-date=4 March 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> After missing two matches in early–May, he made his return to the starting line–up against [[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]] on 9 May 2021, only for him to give away a penalty for handball, but it was saved by teammate [[Liam Reddy]], as the club went on to win 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/glory-v-victory-match-report-2/|title=Fornaroli and Ikonomidis on target as Glory return to winning ways|website=Perth Glory FC|date=9 May 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509112914/https://perthglory.com.au/news/glory-v-victory-match-report-2/|archive-date=9 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Following his return, Timmins became a first team regular for the rest of the 2020–21 season, playing in the defensive midfield position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/glory-v-western-united-2021-match-report/|title=Glory go back-to-back with impressive first win over United|website=Perth Glory FC|date=12 May 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512155057/https://perthglory.com.au/news/glory-v-western-united-2021-match-report/|archive-date=12 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-glory-v-wsw|title=Keogh hits four as Glory run riot against Wanderers|website=Perth Glory FC|date=16 May 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516144152/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-glory-v-wsw|archive-date=16 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Young Perth Glory midfielder Callum Timmins back on top of his game after four-year rollercoaster ride|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-glory/young-perth-glory-midfielder-callum-timmins-back-on-top-of-his-game-after-four-year-rollercoaster-ride-ng-b881885389z|website=The West (subscription required)|date=29 May 2021|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> On 30 May 2021, he scored his first goal for Perth Glory from "a thunderous long-range strike", in a 2–2 draw against [[Wellington Phoenix FC|Wellington Phoenix]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-phoenix-v-glory-2|title=Dramatic draw keeps Glory in Finals mix|website=Perth Glory FC|date=30 May 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615055852/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-phoenix-v-glory-2|archive-date=15 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> After the match, his goal against Wellington Phoenix earned Goal of Matchweek award.<ref>{{cite news|title=A-League Goal of Matchweek 23 – Callum Timmins|url=https://aleagues.com.au/news/a-league-goal-matchweek-23-callum-timmins/|website=A-League Official Website|date=3 June 2021|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> At the end of the 2020–21 season, Timmins made nineteen appearances and scoring once in all competitions. Following this, he signed a two-year contract with the club, keeping him until 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/trio-wa-young-guns-sign-two-year-deals|title=Trio of WA young guns sign two-year deals|website=Perth Glory FC|date=17 June 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627224241/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/trio-wa-young-guns-sign-two-year-deals|archive-date=27 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
At the start of the 2021–22 season, Timmins missed the first three league games of the season, due to a calf injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/match-preview-upbeat-glory-raring-to-back-up-against-city|title=Match Preview: Upbeat Glory raring to back up against City|website=Perth Glory FC|date=7 December 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207044339/https://perthglory.com.au/news/match-preview-upbeat-glory-raring-to-back-up-against-city|archive-date=7 December 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Late Nathaniel Atkinson goal ensures Melbourne City sink Perth Glory at AAMI Park|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/a-league/late-nathaniel-atkinson-goal-ensures-melbourne-city-sink-perth-glory-at-aami-park-c-4867132|website=The West (subscription required)|date=8 December 2021|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> On 8 December 2021, he returned to the first team from injury, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute, in a 1–0 loss against Melbourne City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/late-goal-consigns-glory-to-narrow-city-defeat|title=Late goal consigns Glory to narrow City defeat|website=Perth Glory FC|date=8 December 2021|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208124837/https://perthglory.com.au/news/late-goal-consigns-glory-to-narrow-city-defeat|archive-date=8 December 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> After missing one match, Timmins returned to the first team, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 2–0 win against [[Brisbane Roar FC|Brisbane Roar]] on 20 February 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/bruno-brace-seals-vital-victory|title=Bruno brace seals vital victory|website=Perth Glory FC|date=20 February 2022|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220084713/https://perthglory.com.au/news/bruno-brace-seals-vital-victory|archive-date=20 February 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> He continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/stat-attack-city-v-glory|title=Stat Attack: City v Glory|website=Perth Glory FC|date=1 March 2022|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301035508/https://perthglory.com.au/news/stat-attack-city-v-glory|archive-date=1 March 2022|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/match-preview-young-guns-ready-to-roar|title=Match Preview – Young guns ready to roar|website=Perth Glory FC|date=18 March 2022|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318012753/https://perthglory.com.au/news/match-preview-young-guns-ready-to-roar|archive-date=18 March 2022|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Perth Glory caretaker coach Ruben Zadkovich says his battle with hard times is rubbing off on young squad|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-glory/perth-glory-caretaker-coach-ruben-zadkovich-says-his-battle-with-hard-times-is-rubbing-off-on-young-squad-c-6569447|website=The West|date=25 April 2022|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> On 2 March 2022, Timmins scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Melbourne City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/brave-comeback-seals-impressive-away-point|title=Brave comeback seals impressive away point|website=Perth Glory FC|date=2 March 2022|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106033919/https://perthglory.com.au/news/brave-comeback-seals-impressive-away-point|archive-date=6 November 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On the last game of the season against Melbourne City, he scored twice for Perth Glory, in a 2–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/timmins-at-the-double-as-superb-glory-sink-city|title=Timmins at the double as superb Glory stun City|website=Perth Glory FC|date=4 May 2022|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504160634/https://perthglory.com.au/news/timmins-at-the-double-as-superb-glory-sink-city|archive-date=4 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2021–22 season, Timmins made twenty–two appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.
On 20 May 2022, Timmins was called up to the [[2022 A-Leagues All Stars Game|A-League All-Stars]] team in a friendly with [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]].<ref name="Timmins May 2022">{{cite news|url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7747208/alm-young-guns-get-shot-against-barcelona/|title=ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona|first=Anna|last=Harrington|date=20 May 2022|access-date=20 May 2022|website=[[The Canberra Times]]}}</ref> On 29 July 2022, however, he left Perth Glory along with [[Daniel Stynes]] by mutual consent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/stynes-and-timmins-have-contracts-terminated-by-mutual-consent|title=Stynes and Timmins have contracts terminated by mutual consent|website=Perth Glory FC|date=29 July 2022|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729043121/https://perthglory.com.au/news/stynes-and-timmins-have-contracts-terminated-by-mutual-consent|archive-date=29 July 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Newcastle Jets=== On 4 August 2022, Timmins, along with Stynes, joined [[Newcastle Jets FC|Newcastle Jets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/newcastle-jets-sign-callum-timmins-and-daniel-stynes|title=Newcastle Jets sign Callum Timmins and Daniel Stynes|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=4 August 2022|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807153935/https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/newcastle-jets-sign-callum-timmins-and-daniel-stynes|archive-date=7 August 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
After missing the opening game of the season, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute, in a 3–1 win against Wellington Phoenix on 22 October 2022.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jets soar to back-to-back wins as another Beka scores Goal of the Season contender|url=https://aleagues.com.au/news/jets-soar-over-phoenix-in-a-league-men/|website=A–League Official Website|date=22 October 2022|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite news|title=A-League soccer, 2022: Jets primed for road test against in-form Wanderers|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7956228/jets-primed-for-road-test-against-in-form-wanderers/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=25 October 2022|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> After missing another two matches, Timmins returned to the first team, coming on as a late substitute, in a 2–1 win against Central Coast Mariners on 11 December 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/report-jets-claim-f3-derby-win|title=Report: Jets claim F3 Derby win|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=11 December 2022|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327050958/https://www.newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/report-jets-claim-f3-derby-win|archive-date=27 March 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> However, his return was soon short–lived when he missed three matches in early–January.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Newcastle Jets youth-team coach Daniel McBreen hits back at comments from Arthur Papas|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8048039/former-newcastle-jets-youth-team-coach-daniel-mcbreen-hits-back-at-comments-from-arthur-papas/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=13 January 2023|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jets co-captain Brandon O'Neill set to miss Perth homecoming through injury|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8071365/jets-co-captain-brandon-oneill-set-to-miss-perth-homecoming-through-injury/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=2 February 2023|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> On 4 February 2023, Timmins returned to the first team, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute, in a 2–2 draw against Perth Glory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/match-report-points-shared-in-the-west-in-entertaining-draw/|title=Match Report: Points shared in the west in an entertaining draw|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=4 February 2023|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412211843/https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/match-report-points-shared-in-the-west-in-entertaining-draw/|archive-date=12 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> However, his return was short–lived once again when he didn’t play for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=A-League soccer, 2023: In-form attacker Reno Piscopo faces stint on sideline in blow to Jets' finals drive|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8086664/in-form-attacker-faces-stint-on-sideline-in-blow-to-jets-finals-drive/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=15 February 2023|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> On 18 March 2023, Timmins made his return to the first team, coming on as a 82nd-minute substitute, in a 2–2 draw against Perth Glory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/points-shared-with-perth-in-hot-contest/|title=Points shared with Perth in hot contest|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=18 March 2023|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723000157/https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/points-shared-with-perth-in-hot-contest/|archive-date=23 July 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> After missing a further one match, he returned to the starting line–up and played 58 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–0 loss against [[Sydney FC]] on the last game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/match-report-jets-go-down-in-sydney/|title=Match Report: Jets go down in Sydney|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=29 April 2023|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521141422/https://www.newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/match-report-jets-go-down-in-sydney|archive-date=21 May 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2022–23 season, Timmins made thirteen appearances in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=A-League soccer, 2023: Jets searching for striker after Beka Mikeltadze joins list of departures|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8185639/jets-searching-for-striker-after-mikeltadze-joins-list-of-departures/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=6 May 2023|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite news|title=How can Newcastle Jets coach Arthur Papas replace his best player?|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8186218/how-can-newcastle-jets-coach-arthur-papas-replace-his-best-player/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=7 May 2023|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref>
At the start of the 2023–24 season, Timmins was one of the four players to successfully convert their penalty in the shootout, as Newcastle Jets beat Melbourne Victory 4–2 following a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/match-report-youthful-jets-progress-in-australia-cup/|title=Match Report: Youthful Jets Progress in Australia Cup|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=17 July 2023|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717195401/https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/match-report-youthful-jets-progress-in-australia-cup|archive-date=17 July 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> After missing three matches in mid–November, he returned to the first team, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute, in a 3–0 win against Wellington Phoenix on 9 December 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/alm-match-report-taylor-shines-in-jets-win/|title=ALM Match Report: Taylor shines in Jets win|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=9 December 2023|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419174229/https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/alm-match-report-taylor-shines-in-jets-win/|archive-date=19 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this, Timmins soon regained his place in the first team, where he played in the midfield positions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-staj-targeting-lift-off-from-jets-game/|title=ALM Match Preview: Staj targeting lift-off from Jets trip|website=Perth Glory FC|date=14 December 2023|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907122616/https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-staj-targeting-lift-off-from-jets-game/|archive-date=7 September 2024|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Heartbreaker: Jets give up injury-time penalty to share points with Macarthur|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8477945/newcastle-jets-give-up-late-penalty-to-share-points-with-macarthur/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=5 January 2024|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/alm-match-report-jets-come-from-behind-twice-to-share-points-with-bulls/|title=ALM Match Report: Jets come from behind twice to share points with Bulls|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=25 February 2024|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229104156/https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/alm-match-report-jets-come-from-behind-twice-to-share-points-with-bulls/|archive-date=29 February 2024|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Newcastle Jets midfielder Callum Timmins is gunning for glorious homecoming|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8545107/jets-midfielder-callum-timmins-gunning-for-glorious-homecoming/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=5 March 2024|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sweet 16: Jets coach hails striker after equalling club record|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8591393/coach-rob-stanton-lauds-apostolos-stamatelopoulos-in-jets-victory/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=14 April 2024|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> At the end of the 2023–24 season, Timmins made twenty–six appearances in all competitions. Following this, he signed a contract extension with Newcastle Jets for another season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/callum-timmins-re-signs/|title=Callum Timmins Re-Signs|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=19 June 2024|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619063837/https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/callum-timmins-re-signs/|archive-date=19 June 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
At the start of the 2024–25 season, Timmins set up one of the goals for [[Justin Vidic]] to help Newcastle Jets beat [[Rockdale Ilinden FC]] 2–1 during the [[2024 Australia Cup#Round of 32|Round of 32]] of the [[Australia Cup|2024 Australia Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gardiner|first1=James|title=Rookie strikes as Jets survive scare against Rockdale in Australia Cup|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8714667/jets-progress-to-australia-cup-final-16-with-vidic-double/|access-date=31 July 2024|publisher=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=31 July 2024}}</ref> After missing the opening game of the season due to a rib injury, he returned from injury, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute, in a 2–1 win against [[Macarthur FC]] on 25 October 2024.<ref>{{cite news|title=A 17-year-old scholarship player named in Jets squad for ALM season opener|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8795186/will-dobson-16-a-chance-to-make-a-league-debut-for-jets/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=17 October 2024|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite news|title=ALM: Timmins eyes return as Jets set for a four-game stretch on the road|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8801373/jets-battle-macarthur-to-start-away-run-as-timmins-eyes-return/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=24 October 2024|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite news|title=‘The Jets have lift-off!’ ‘Proud’ coach highlights Newcastle’s green shoots after stirring win|url=https://aleagues.com.au/news/newcastle-jets-2-1-macarthur-fc-reaction-goals-analysis-highlights-eli-adams/|website=A–League Official Website|date=25 October 2024|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> Following his return from injury, Timmins regained his first team place, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Taylor back flying ahead of Olyroos camp and F3 derby|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8815639/jets-taylor-making-strides-ahead-of-central-coast-clash/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=10 November 2024|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coach makes changes for Jets derby showdown with Mariners|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8827331/newcastle-jets-revamp-for-f3-derby-clash-in-sydney/|website=Newcastle Herald (subscription required)|date=22 November 2024|access-date=11 May 2026}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-revitalised-glory-ready-clip-jets-wings/|title=ALM Match Preview: Revitalised Glory ready to clip Jets’ wings|website=Perth Glory FC|date=22 January 2025|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122090103/https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-revitalised-glory-ready-clip-jets-wings/|archive-date=22 January 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2024–25 season, he made twenty–eight appearances in all competitions. On 20 May 2025, it was announced that Timmins was released by Newcastle Jets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/newcastle-jets-confirm-a-league-mens-departures/|title=Newcastle Jets confirm A-League Men’s departures|website=Newcastle Jets FC|date=20 May 2025|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250520102226/https://newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/newcastle-jets-confirm-a-league-mens-departures/|archive-date=20 May 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Perth Glory (third spell)=== On 28 May 2025, Timmins re-joined Perth Glory for the third spell, signing a three-year contract.<ref name="Timmins May 2025">{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/midfielder-timmins-returns-for-second-spell-with-hometown-club/|title=Midfielder Timmins returns for second spell with hometown club|website=Perth Glory FC|date=28 May 2025|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250528075209/https://perthglory.com.au/news/midfielder-timmins-returns-for-second-spell-with-hometown-club/|archive-date=28 May 2025|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Junior Glory product returns home after 3-year Jets stint: ‘We can get this club back on top’|url=https://aleagues.com.au/news/callum-timmins-returns-perth-glory-three-year-deal-aleague-men-transfer-news/|website=A–League Official Website|date=28 May 2025|access-date=11 May 2026}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he said: ''"I’m very excited to sign at Perth Glory and help them push back up to where they deserve to be. Perth being my home, it’s going to make me work harder than anywhere else as the club holds a special place for me, not only as a player, but as a supporter and I want to see the club succeed. Being from Perth and playing for Glory makes me incredibly proud and coming out to play at HBF Park in front of all the Glory Members and fans is something I’ve really missed and wanted to feel again in my career."''<ref name="Timmins May 2025"/>
He made his third debut for Perth Glory, starting a match and played 106 minutes before being substituted, as the club lost 8–7 on penalties following a 1–1 draw in the first round of the [[2025 Australia Cup|Australia Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-glory-suffer-shootout-heartache-in-australia-cup-epic/|title=Match Report: Glory suffer shootout heartache in Australia Cup epic|website=Perth Glory FC|date=28 July 2025|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250728020838/https://perthglory.com.au/news/match-report-glory-suffer-shootout-heartache-in-australia-cup-epic/|archive-date=28 July 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> After missing the opening game of the season due to an injury, Timmins made his return from injury, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute, in a 4–0 loss against Melbourne City on 25 October 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-theres-a-confidence-an-energy-and-a-real-excitement-for-this-season-zdrilic/|title=ALM Match Preview: “There’s a confidence, an energy and a real excitement for this season” – Zdrila|website=Perth Glory FC|date=16 October 2025|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251028201616/https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-theres-a-confidence-an-energy-and-a-real-excitement-for-this-season-zdrilic/|archive-date=28 October 2025|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-report-reigning-champions-city-prove-too-strong-at-aami-park/|title=ALM Match Report: Reigning Champions City prove too strong at AAMI Park|website=Perth Glory FC|date=25 October 2025|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251102064127/https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-report-reigning-champions-city-prove-too-strong-at-aami-park/|archive-date=2 November 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he suffered a calf injury that saw him out for two months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-step-up-required-to-pass-big-melbourne-test-says-griff/|title=ALM Match Preview: Step up required to pass big Melbourne test says Griff|website=Perth Glory FC|date=23 December 2025|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251223095241/https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-step-up-required-to-pass-big-melbourne-test-says-griff/|archive-date=23 December 2025|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-were-going-to-embrace-the-challenge-and-were-going-to-excel-griff/|title=ALM Match Preview: “We’re going to embrace the challenge and we’re going to excel” – Griff|website=Perth Glory FC|date=14 January 2026|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20260202190451/https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-were-going-to-embrace-the-challenge-and-were-going-to-excel-griff/|archive-date=2 February 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> On 6 February 2026, Timmins made his return from injury, coming on as a 87th-minute substitute, in a 2–2 draw against Macarthur FC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-wrap-late-colakovski-goal-seals-precious-point-on-the-road/|title=ALM Match Wrap: Late Colakovski goal seals precious point on the road|website=Perth Glory FC|date=6 February 2026|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20260312144119/https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-wrap-late-colakovski-goal-seals-precious-point-on-the-road/|archive-date=12 March 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he soon suffered a thigh injury that saw him out of the rest of the 2025–26 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-griff-praises-strong-mentality-within-squad-ahead-of-bulls-test/|title=ALM Match Preview: Griff praises strong mentality within squad ahead of Bulls test|website=Perth Glory FC|date=8 April 2026|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20260425042451/https://perthglory.com.au/news/alm-match-preview-griff-praises-strong-mentality-within-squad-ahead-of-bulls-test/|archive-date=25 April 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2025–26 season, Timmins made thirteen appearances in all competitions.
==International career== Timmins was eligible to play for [[England national football team|England]] (his birthplace) and [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]].<ref name="thewest"/> In January 2017, he was called up to [[Australia men's national under-20 soccer team|Australia U19]] for the training session ahead of the [[2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification|AFC U-19 Championship qualification]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-boys-young-socceroos-camp|title=Glory boys in Young Socceroos camp|website=Perth Glory FC|date=31 January 2017|access-date=11 May 2026|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419144028/https://www.perthglory.com.au/news/glory-boys-young-socceroos-camp|archive-date=19 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Personal life== Born [[Birmingham]], England, Timmins moved to Australia with his family in 2015 when his older brother moved there, bringing him and his family along.<ref name="thewest"/><ref name="Timmins Perth Glory June 2017"/><ref name="Timmins Sporting News April 2021"/> He attended [[Churchlands Senior High School]].<ref name="thewest"/> Timmins has since obtained Australian citizenship and considers himself Australian.<ref name="thewest"/><ref name="Timmins Sporting News April 2021"/>
==Honours== '''Individual''' *[[A-Leagues All Stars Game|A-Leagues All Star]]: [[2022 A-Leagues All Stars Game|2022]]<ref name="Timmins May 2022"/>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{Soccerway|callum-timmins/514402}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2017}}
{{Perth Glory FC squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Timmins, Callum}} [[Category:1999 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Australian men's soccer players]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Birmingham City F.C. players]] [[Category:Perth Glory FC players]] [[Category:Newcastle Jets FC players]] [[Category:A-League Men players]] [[Category:A-League Men All-Stars]] [[Category:National Premier Leagues players]] [[Category:Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands]] [[Category:21st-century Australian sportsmen]] [[Category:Soccer players from Perth, Western Australia]]