MICHAEL Timlin could continue at left-back for Southend United against Swindon Town tonight - just where current Wales boss Chris Coleman always told him he would play.

Timlin replaced the injured Ben Coker on the left hand side of the defence during the first half of Saturday’s 3-0 win over Bradford City.

And the 31-year-old insists he would have no problem carrying on at left-back against the Robins who he left to join Blues on a permanent basis in 2011.

“I’ve played at left-back quite a few times before and if the manager needs me to do it again tonight against Swindon then it won’t be a problem,” said Timlin.

“I played there quite a lot at Swindon and when I was at Fulham when I was younger Chris Coleman would always tell me that I would end up reverting to left-back from midfield when I was older.

“I feel quite comfortable there and just want to be playing and contributing to our good results.”

Blues have triumphed in their last two games and now sit ninth in the League One standings.

Phil Brown’s side are also unbeaten in their last six league games but Timlin has warned the Shrimpers to not become complacent ahead of their clash with a struggling Swindon who are 20th in the table.

“If we apply ourselves right then this is a game we will win but we have to concentrate because Swindon can also cause anyone in this league problems when they’re on form,” said Timlin.

“They have some good players and will be fighting to turn things around.”

Swindon will also be confident of getting back on track against Blues having won the last five meetings between the two teams.

The Robins have not lost in their previous eight games with the Shrimpers but Timlin would not take extra satisfaction from beating his former team.

“There’s no needle in this game for me because I have really fond memories from my time at Swindon.

“They looked after me a lot when I was there but of course I want to win.”

And Timlin is also desperate to start after being disappointed to have been left out against Bradford.

“I was disappointed and frustrated but I understood the reasons,” said Timlin.

“Once I allowed the frustration to get out of my system I focused on being prepared to play some part in the game and hopefully I’ll be involved tonight too.”