Although being a captain gives you a lot of extra responsibilities and pressure, the Feyenoord midfielder is very happy with this role. ‘Captain of Feyenoord. That is very honorable, sometimes I don’t fully realize it yet. When I walk in Rotterdam, I often notice it. The people are really proud of their club, which suits Feyenoord. You are often addressed in a nice way.’
Timber also has no trouble with the obligations that come with it. ‘After matches, as a captain you always have to quickly give your view of the match in front of the camera. It’s part of it and actually I often like it. Especially if things haven’t gone well with Feyenoord. Don’t they say that when you’re feeling a lot of emotion, you should talk about it? If we lose or draw and I have to talk about it right away, I express my emotions, and then I lose it. Then I become calmer, also later in the dressing room.’
In addition, Timber sees it as an important step in his development. ‘The captaincy provides a new and different role. Then things are also expected of you during a match when the team is not doing well. That you take the lead, and I am also making steps in that direction. At the same time, you should not drown in it and overtake yourself. Because first of all you just have to play well yourself.’
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