Daniel Nimick

[VinceA]

HFX Wanderers CB - born September 22, 2000. Came through Leeds academy.

Supposedly has MLS and Premier League interest.

Suppose he deserves his own thread if there's rumblings.

per @Atlantic on MOACA

Don't know anything about "TheSecretScout"

He has been probably the best CB in the league this season.

Also interesting that the dude spent 8 years with Leeds and at no point did Canada bring him into a U15 or U17 camp. Less interesting I suppose or more "I'm not shocked."

 

Edited August 15, 2023 by VinceA

[Shway]

Right footed 6'2 CB

[InglewoodJack]

Newfoundlander by birth since dad was in the RAF and seems like he lived in England from age 1-19 when he went to Western Michigan for college. I think the first time he kicked a soccer ball in Canada was his first game for HFX, so I don’t blame Canada for not calling him. When’s the last time we’ve had someone from NFLD on the national team? 

[BearcatSA]

23 minutes ago, VinceA said:

Don't know anything about "TheSecretScout"

 My guess is "TheSecretAgent"

[Aird25]

21 minutes ago, VinceA said:

He has been probably the best CB in the league this season.

Other than Didic, James, TMG, and perhaps some others?

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

TheSecretScout is very youth focused.  

They brand themselves as a portal for players and coaches as much as fans.

Certainly their original content is about players I generally have never heard of.

 

 Just remember they made fun of Mark Noble going on a short Harvard course and the being made sporting director at West Ham.

Edited August 15, 2023 by WestHamCanadianinOxford

[Corazon]

I have noticed he has made several teams of the week this season already.

Interesting enough, there was a brief interaction between Nimick and Doneil Henry from the mic'd up Doneil video.  Near the end of the game Nimick is seen asking Doneil (referring to Doneil as a celebrity) to come meet his family, which basically consisted of a group of young boys (Nimick still has quite the English accent).  Doneil walks to the young boys and says the following:

"Did you guys have fun?  Did you see this superstar? (pointing to Nimick)  He's going to play for Canada.  He's going to be better than me 100%!  100%!"

I didn't think much of this interaction when I first heard it other than Doneil hyping up his team mate in front of some of his family.  But the word choice in more intriguing now, if these rumours are true.

 

[Obinna]

1 hour ago, InglewoodJack said:

Newfoundlander by birth since dad was in the RAF and seems like he lived in England from age 1-19 when he went to Western Michigan for college. I think the first time he kicked a soccer ball in Canada was his first game for HFX, so I don’t blame Canada for not calling him. When’s the last time we’ve had someone from NFLD on the national team? 

Never.

[toontownman]

Been boss since the start of the season. Was overlooked on the MLS draft but I've been impressed since day one in the CPL. Premier league seems a bit far fetched by MLS definitely.

[InglewoodJack]

10 minutes ago, Obinna said:

Never.

I thought so- for some reason I thought Shaffelburg or MacNaughton were from there, but I think I was thinking of Shaff being from NS.

[Obinna]

2 minutes ago, InglewoodJack said:

I thought so- for some reason I thought Shaffelburg or MacNaughton were from there, but I think I was thinking of Shaff being from NS.

Shaff is from NS. MacNaughton has no connection to Atlantic Canada.

Another Atlantic Canadians to rep the senior team is Ante Jazic, also a Scotian. Some others from the region have went on to play for our youth national teams (Matthew Britner is one name that comes to mind), but as far as senior caps go the list is incredibly short. 

[InglewoodJack]

4 minutes ago, Obinna said:

Shaff is from NS. MacNaughton has no connection to Atlantic Canada.

Another Atlantic Canadians to rep the senior team is Ante Jazic, also a Scotian. Some others from the region have went on to play for our youth national teams (Matthew Britner is one name that comes to mind), but as far as senior caps go the list is incredibly short. 

I think we need to cap this kid if for no reason but to say we can field a team that draws from coast to coast. Now all we need to do is figure a way to get some talented young players up in the territories to make their way up the ladder.

[Soccerpro2]

5 minutes ago, Obinna said:

Shaff is from NS. MacNaughton has no connection to Atlantic Canada.

Another Atlantic Canadians to rep the senior team is Ante Jazic, also a Scotian. Some others from the region have went on to play for our youth national teams (Matthew Britner is one name that comes to mind), but as far as senior caps go the list is incredibly short. 

Mesut Mert "B" Senior team cap.

[Obinna]

Just now, Soccerpro2 said:

Mesut Mert "B" Senior team cap.

Knew I was forgetting someone. Good call.

[Soccerpro2]

Just now, Obinna said:

Knew I was forgetting someone. Good call.

We used to call him "franchise" at St Marys. Never seen someone dominate University/Senior soccer so badly. 

[Obinna]

1 minute ago, Soccerpro2 said:

We used to call him "franchise" at St Marys. Never seen someone dominate University/Senior soccer so badly. 

Yeah he was legit. A bit before my time. He was the GOAT of the AUS circut though, no doubt. 

[El Diego]

Derek Gaudet is a name I know because he had a cup of coffee with TFC -- he's also had some youth caps. I'm pretty sure he attended the CPL open tryouts, as well

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

1 hour ago, InglewoodJack said:

Newfoundlander by birth

Technically incorrect? Labradorian.

 

38 minutes ago, Obinna said:

Never.

Really? I didn't know that.

Edited August 15, 2023 by Olympique_de_Marseille

[Stryker911]

1 hour ago, toontownman said:

Been boss since the start of the season. Was overlooked on the MLS draft but I've been impressed since day one in the CPL. Premier league seems a bit far fetched by MLS definitely.

He was drafted 42 overall by Vancouver this past MLS draft. Not sure why he didn't sign, perhaps just preferred the opportunity of the CPL? Would Vancouver hold his MLS rights?

[gigi riva]

Maybe this kid is alate bloomer 

[DeRo_Is_King]

This is the assist that caught my eye from July 23 vs Atletico Ottawa. Starts at 1:24:

Nimick and Loughrey are a great pairing at the back. Both are young and both are Canadian. 

Edited August 16, 2023 by DeRo_Is_King

[rydermike]

15 hours ago, Stryker911 said:

He was drafted 42 overall by Vancouver this past MLS draft. Not sure why he didn't sign, perhaps just preferred the opportunity of the CPL? Would Vancouver hold his MLS rights?

MLS teams hold draft rights for 2 years. So through the 2024 season they will. 

[rydermike]

16 hours ago, InglewoodJack said:

I think we need to cap this kid if for no reason but to say we can field a team that draws from coast to coast. Now all we need to do is figure a way to get some talented young players up in the territories to make their way up the ladder.

Joe Hanson on Whitecaps 2 is the only one I can think of from the territories

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

Just now, rydermike said:

MLS teams hold draft rights for 2 years. So through the 2024 season they will. 

Imagine

Adekugbe - ??? - Nimick - Laryea

(assuming a back 4)

for both the Whitecaps and the #CanMNT

[BearcatSA]

1 hour ago, rydermike said:

Joe Hanson on Whitecaps 2 is the only one I can think of from the territories

If the Caps were crapping the bed and out of the playoffs, I thought for sure that they would sign him to a first team contract and sub him in to the last regular season match as their traditional pr homage to their cross-Canada academy system.