Timm: We want to stay amongst the top

New Orlando Pirates signing Miguel Timm is determined to help the Soweto giants win trophies and has opened up on his stay at the club so far.

Timm, who joined the Buccaneers from Marumo Gallants in June, has started five games under coach Jose Riveiro so far this season and is aiming for his sixth against The Rockets at Orlando Stadium at 5:30pm tonight.

The former Maritzburg United midfielder insists he is a born winner and will cope with the expectations of winning trophies for the club.

"Obviously, the expectation from the club and the supporters are more, and I take that as motivation along with my teammates, to make the people happy and get the club more trophies, which hasn't happened that much in recent years," Timm told the media.

"All the cups that are up for grabs, we want to be there - especially in the league. It's a marathon, we're only seven games in and we know there's been a bit of inconsistency but it's not for a lack of trying and effort and implementation of what we're trying to do.

"Everyone know we're creating a lot of chances but we're not converting, which is up to us as players to keep on pushing to try and correct that as soon as possible, and the sooner the better.

"I think in the first round, we want to stay amongst the top teams because, like I said, it's a marathon, and then push on from there."

The 30-year-old says he still has plenty of room for improvement but is happy with the start to life at Pirates, while pleading for more time to settle and get used to his new teammates as well as the style of football at the club.

"I wouldn't say it's a lot of games, it was my fifth start [against Maritzburg], and I did express to the technical team that I need to transition and learn about the new system and my teammates, which takes time," he added.

"I think I've worked hard enough to earn the minutes I have had so far, I'll try to improve with each game that passes by, which I feel I've done and there's obviously still big room for improvement.

"I hope to continue to work hard, there's very tough competition in the middle, we've got two internationals, which also keeps me on my toes. I don't feel I've reached my best yet, and I'm also trying to be patient with myself."

By Charles Baloyi