I do like the idea, however, of the Club putting the no. 17 on all the corner flags at Goodison next season. I think that would be a fitting tribute, even if Tiger Tim won't be there to punch them... unless he comes back on loan in the winter, of course!

I know in the past it's been done when players have died tragically, and it's understandable, though I think it's mass-sentimentality society seems more prevalent to these days.

We have a Hall of Fame, and Legends awards, and if Duncan Ferguson gets in then if there's any justice Tim won't have to wait long.

Terrific servant to club AND country, and think of the millions he generated in revenue that our marketing team was able to capitalise on with his appeal down under...

While we're at it then, let's retire 1 to 11 as well!!!

I like the corner flag idea though, I do think we should do something to honour Tim's time at the club and that sounds like an excellent one. I'm gutted that Tim's leaving, this despite the fact that I wouldn't put him in our starting XI any more. He's represented everything good about Everton over the last eight years, from his spirit and work rate on the pitch, to his constant striving to get the very maximum out of himself despite perhaps being less talented than others around him, he epitomises the current Everton ethos. One bizarre exception aside, he also always seemed to get on with and have the respect of his opponents in a way that was noticeably different to the way players often treat each other.

Off the field as well he is an outstanding ambassador for the club. He always conducts himself with dignity, with obvious pride in being an Evertonian and a sense of perspective about football, avoiding the horrendous arrogance that comes with many professional footballers. I think we'll also seriously miss him as a presence around the club, as a senior professional within the squad, as a role model to younger players learning what it means to be a professional footballer and as an example to other players of how to train, how to be committed and how to be loyal to, and become a part of, a football club in an age of mercenaries.

I wish him all the best in New York, I hope he gets paid plenty, scores some goals and talks about Everton to anyone who will listen. I know he's always said he plans to end up back in Australia, but I would love it if he ended up back at Everton in some capacity, I think in particular he would be an excellent addition to the youth development system and would be a fine influence on particularly the mental development of our academy players. Either way, I'm grateful for his time at the club and wish him luck in the future, and I'm proud to call him one of ours.

All the corner flags should have the number 17 on them.

Not just next season but forever.

I will really miss Tim Cahill. It's gonna be very strange without him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p2uIBlXeik&feature=related

I was and still am a big fan of Tim Cahill, but seriously, if the number 9 shirt hasn't been retired after the number of great players who've worn that, then there's not a chance for the number 17 shirt being retired.

To reiterate I'm a big fan and I have enjoyed 'every' appearance the guy has made in a blue shirt, but it is probably (sadly) the right time for both parties to go their separate ways. It's just a shame we didn't know the Newcastle game was going to be his last, else we'd have give him one hell of a send off......one similar to the one Big Dunc got after the West Brom game all those years ago.

Back to the thread itself: I don't agree with retiring the No. 17 shirt but he definitely deserves a lasting tribute. The flag idea seems a good one or maybe naming one of the executive lounges after him

Made me chuckle! But knowing Everton and Moyes it might just happen to save our season.

Through no fault of his own he was unable to lift a trophy for us, but in my view there is no man more fitting. We should honour him in some way, and retiring the no 17 shirt, or sticking his number on the corner flags are fine by me. Everyone says he was on the wane, but for me he is beyond criticism.

The guy is one of us. Always treated us with honour and respect, and was proud to wear the Everton shirt. I got to speak to him last year in America; he stayed longer than all the other players to speak to the fans and nothing was too much trouble for him.

A true legend. Thanks for the memories, Tim.

Flag idea - great!

I will miss the little blue bugger. He is the most memorable player for me, a true footballer. Will miss him....All the best Tim. Legend.

Do me a favour...

I have been a Blazer Steward in the Park End for the last 7 years and only missed about 4-5 home games in that time. In hindsight, my inability to attend our last game of 2011-12 vs Newcastle has gutted me, as it would have been the last time I saw my modern-day Everton legend play (and subsequently get sent off!)... I do have a pretty good excuse though: I was trekking the Inca trail in Peru and raising over £35k for Everton in the Community (I was also in the Newcastle programme and can't get my hands on a copy!)

The main reason for my post is that I am determined that we honour 'my hero' Tim Cahill in some way this season. I want to advertise and give weight to the suggestion that the club puts small number 17s on the Goodison corner flags for the 2012-13 campaign. It would be a subtle but fitting tribute to my 'Mr Everton' and would honour a man that has put his body on the line each and every time he has pulled on that Blue, White, Amber... Pink, shirt over the last eight years.

I have to admit that I was one of the guys suggesting last year should be Cahill's last at Everton. I also have to admit that when I first saw confirmation of Tim's impending move to The Big Apple, I was very nearly moved to tears, absolutely gutted.

Let's get behind this 'Cahill Corner Flag' campaign (#cahillcornerflag for the Twatters) and get ask the club to honour a truly passionate Evertonian, and one of us.