Port Adelaide physio Tim Parham to join Arsenal in EPL
Physio and sports scientist Tim Parham, who heads the Port Adelaide’s rehabilitation program, will leave Alberton to join the Arsenal in the English Premier League at the end of the month.
PORT Adelaide is losing another key member of its fitness program to English Premier League club Arsenal.
Physio and sports scientist Tim Parham, who heads the Power’s rehabilitation program, will leave Alberton to join the Gunners at the end of the month.
He follows in the footsteps of Darren Burgess who was Port Adelaide’s head of high performance until last July when he also joined Arsenal.
“It’s obviously disappointing the timing but ultimately he’s going for an opportunity at a world class club on a world stage,” Port Adelaide football manager Chris Davies said yesterday.
“The AFL’s soft cap means you can’t compete from a dollars perspective with some of these big overseas clubs and I know his wife was keen to also work over there, so it was a great fit for him, disappointing for us but a good reflection of our program that we’ve got high quality people working in it.
“Tim came to Port Adelaide when Burgo did so I’m not sure what role Darren had in the decision making process but no doubt Darren will know what he’s getting when Tim gets there,” Davies said.
“We’ll be able to maintain it for the rest of the year, we’ve got enough good people that can do that now but for 2019 we’ll have to replace the role.
“From our perspective Mackas (Ian McKeown) has done a good job in conjunction with Stu Graham (head of sports science) and also Tim O’Leary our head of medical services so we’re comfortable with where they’re at at the moment.”