Ashley Timms trialled for Norwich in their reserve team clash with Peterborough on 6th December, keeping a clean sheet as the Canaries second string won 4-0.

The 22-year-old keeper, who was once on Manchester City's books, is currently looking for a club. He has also played for Altrincham, Atherton LR, Bolton Wanderers, Leeds United, Shrewsbury Town, Moor Green,Curzon Ashton, Mossley, Altrincham, Runcorn, Accrington Stanley and Barrow whom he joined in January 2007. He left Barrow the following month to trial with Wycombe Wanderers, Oldham Athletic and Macclesfield before signing for Stalybridge Celtic. He returned to Barrow in March 2007 but joined Tamworth in September 2007.

Timms later played for Norwich's reserves when they lost 5-1 at home to Ipswich's second team on 17th December

Timms, who also trialled with Fulham in late 2007, joined Blue Square South club Cambridge City on non-contract terms in January 2008. He was sgned to replace Martin Davies, who left Cambridge City to join British Gas Business Southern League Premier Division strugglers Corby Town.

In April 2008, Timms was charged with blackmailing a Premier League player. He is accused of demanding £15,000 from the player.He appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with making an unwarranted demand for money with menaces between March and April 2008. Mr Timms was granted bail and the case was sent to Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on 18 April.