Ed_S Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Nik takes a lot of shit on this forum but has managed a decent career abroad and never fails to show up when asked. http://de.m.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=8/news=kanadier-ledgerwood-ein-dutzend-jahre-in-deutschland-2670544.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fussball_eh Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 It's a great article in which he states: "If Canada wants to continue developing we need our own domestic league." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I've always been impressed with how Nik manages his career. He strikes me as a low maintenance, reliable pro - without any of the drama that often surrounds other athletes (in general). He's pretty quick to secure contracts with clubs, usually gets into good club situations where he plays regularly and always answers the call for the CMNT. I wish more players were like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Nik takes a lot of shit on this forum but has managed a decent career abroad and never fails to show up when asked. http://de.m.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=8/news=kanadier-ledgerwood-ein-dutzend-jahre-in-deutschland-2670544.html Good find, Ed. Nik's a pro's pro and has worked hard to forge out a substantial career in a very competitive environment. I've always been impressed with how Nik manages his career. He strikes me as a low maintenance, reliable pro - without any of the drama that often surrounds other athletes (in general). He's pretty quick to secure contracts with clubs, usually gets into good club situations where he plays regularly and always answers the call for the CMNT. I wish more players were like him. Which reminds me: what's Jaime Peters up to nowadays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Nik's been a solid soldier for us. I would never bad mouth him. Congrats on the achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I've always like Nik and felt he has put in some pretty good performances over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Good find, Ed. Nik's a pro's pro and has worked hard to forge out a substantial career in a very competitive environment. Which reminds me: what's Jaime Peters up to nowadays? You want more of our players to max out at third division soccer? I assume you want Canada to succeed in international soccer right? While I respect Nik's dedication to playing for Canada, if we are ever to become a competitive nation, guys like him, Ricketts and others can't be important parts of the program. It's harsh but it is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion26 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You want more of our players to max out at third division soccer? I assume you want Canada to succeed in international soccer right? While I respect Nik's dedication to playing for Canada, if we are ever to become a competitive nation, guys like him, Ricketts and others can't be important parts of the program. It's harsh but it is true. It is harsh but I for one agree with you... It is a bit annoying to have so many players D3 might as well stay NA to play in the NASL/USL.... I know Canada doesn't have those top players yet but dang it is frustrating to see so many in D3 and some aren't even starting which sucks... Well if the CSA is serious about improving youth development and more will be seeing players at D1 soon in the future.... hopefully.... Nah it will happen sooner rather then later.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Geesh, you even prefaced your comment with "he takes alot of shit" and it took all of 5 positive comments before it went negative. I think for a guy with his physical skills he has done well to carve out himself a nice run as a pro. Half the young guys we talk about on hear flame out and never put in 12 years as a pro and pick up 40 caps for their country. YIPES! Its not his fault there aren't more talented canucks playing and the talent pool is shallow. He has done what he could and I dont remember hearing any whining or suck holing about his club situation (ie Hoilett) taking precedence over country. We should appreciate these kinds of guys more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northvansteve Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've been one of the people who have been critical of his national team play in the past. But he's grown on me as a solid, reliable, safe right back who shows up for Canada whenever he's called up. That deserves respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 He is who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Geesh, you even prefaced your comment with "he takes alot of shit" and it took all of 5 positive comments before it went negative. I think for a guy with his physical skills he has done well to carve out himself a nice run as a pro. Half the young guys we talk about on hear flame out and never put in 12 years as a pro and pick up 40 caps for their country. YIPES! Its not his fault there aren't more talented canucks playing and the talent pool is shallow. He has done what he could and I dont remember hearing any whining or suck holing about his club situation (ie Hoilett) taking precedence over country. We should appreciate these kinds of guys more. Exactly. So, does anyone know what Peters is up to now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I was I've been one of the people who have been critical of his national team play in the past. But he's grown on me as a solid, reliable, safe right back who shows up for Canada whenever he's called up. That deserves respect. I'm in this camp. The goal for our domestic league, if it ever comes to fruition should be for guys like Ledgerwood, Ricketts, Trafford etc. x20 hopefully. If we could stock our pool with a bunch of Ledgerwoods and Ricketts level guys we would be in fantastic shape, there is always going to be one or two that break from the pack and become good players but if these types of guys in general were our "B"/domestic team guys we are looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1zzurri Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Exactly. So, does anyone know what Peters is up to now? I was just wondering about Jamie Peters the other day! Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 The goal for our domestic league, if it ever comes to fruition should be for guys like Ledgerwood, Ricketts, Trafford etc. x20 hopefully. If we could stock our pool with a bunch of Ledgerwoods and Ricketts level guys we would be in fantastic shape, there is always going to be one or two that break from the pack and become good players but if these types of guys in general were our "B"/domestic team guys we are looking good. +1 to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 There is something strangely funny about crapping on a guy for maxxing out at third tier pro soccer, when most of our up and comers can barely eke out a pro career at all. If we did have Ledgerwood's to call upon, we'd be calling guys from the Euro amateur leagues and the CPSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I don't speak German but I love how there's a Due South reference in the first sentence. What they couldn't think of a hockey reference? Or a maple syrup reference? As for Nik he is exactly the kind of player I root for, he's always answered the call, accepts his role and seems to put in a good effort. Just looked up his wiki page, he has 43 caps. He's in the same range as Geoff Aunger, Jim Brennan, John Catliff, Jason De Vos, Carl Fletcher, Paul James, Bob Lenarduzzi and Tomasz Radzinski. Surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sose Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I don't speak German but I love how there's a Due South reference in the first sentence. What they couldn't think of a hockey reference? Or a maple syrup reference? As for Nik he is exactly the kind of player I root for, he's always answered the call, accepts his role and seems to put in a good effort. Just looked up his wiki page, he has 43 caps. He's in the same range as Geoff Aunger, Jim Brennan, John Catliff, Jason De Vos, Carl Fletcher, Paul James, Bob Lenarduzzi and Tomasz Radzinski. Surprising. used to frustrate me so much watching Geoff Aunger.. His touch and control was worse than Ricketts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Here is the article in English: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=8/news=ledgerwood-canada-reaching-russia-would-surpass-2000-2670761.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchster Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Ledgerwood is the symptom, not the problem. He is what he is and unfortunately he is among the best we have. He's been a professional and accepted the call when asked to. He's a model citizen for the MNT, so thanks and congrats on 12 years in the pros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 There is something strangely funny about crapping on a guy for maxxing out at third tier pro soccer, when most of our up and comers can barely eke out a pro career at all. If we did have Ledgerwood's to call upon, we'd be calling guys from the Euro amateur leagues and the CPSL. I don't think anyone was crapping on him. Some have stated, and I agree, we can't have a national team full of guys of his caliber. I respect the guy but we need to produce better players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I think a lot of people here should know that IIRC he was on the fast track to the Bundesliga and was pointed out by Yallop? to be Canada's next great player but was sidelined by a serious knee injury that somewhat derailed his career, similar to Terry Dunfield. So for those who crap on him shame on you for not knowing his history and for the fact that he is probably lucky he is still playing at all. Did I get that right Ed? My memory is getting worse as the years go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I think a lot of people here should know that IIRC he was on the fast track to the Bundesliga and was pointed out by Yallop? to be Canada's next great player but was sidelined by a serious knee injury that somewhat derailed his career, similar to Terry Dunfield. So for those who crap on him shame on you for not knowing his history and for the fact that he is probably lucky he is still playing at all. Did I get that right Ed? My memory is getting worse as the years go by. i dont recall this. u sure youre not confusing ledgerwood with ryan gyaki, also from the Calgary Storm, former u20 captain, CSA youth player of the year in 2005, signed for sheffield and then hansa rostock, injured his knee and was never the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 May not have been a knee injury, perhaps another part of the leg but I wasn't confusing him with Gyaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I don't recall major injuries being the reason Gyaki didn't make it. I remember him dating a German super model and just never really taking his chance at Hansa Rostock. He was even on our 2008 Olympic qualifying team IIRC but only made one sub appearance I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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