Young Kiwis Outside the UK

mrsmiis

Ex-Nix reserves stalwart and U20 international Dan McKay’s signed for Cobh Ramblers in Ireland. Finished third in the second tier last season - first game’s this weekend

McKay's mostly been a bench player to date for Cobh Ramblers (7th of 10 teams in the Irish 2nd tier). 

Only 2 starts (last one was 26th May), in 18 games. Came off the pine 4 times, otherwise yeah he's just been watching on.

Further to my Norman Garbett investigations.

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Announcement incoming any day, sounds like it will be a place in Europe. Very exciting, hopefully it's a place where he can show his skills and fulfill his potential. He impressed with the U20s and a season under Nocerino in the Italian youth leagues will have helped. 

I think YH has uncovered the club. Not a destination to get too excited about, but hey it's a pro contract in Europe.

coochiee

I think YH has uncovered the club. Not a destination to get too excited about, but hey it's a pro contract in Europe.

A bit of news before kickoff this evening....

We are pleased to announce the signing of New Zealand U20 international winger Norman Garbett on a deal that runs to the end of the season. The 20-year-old will be eligible to play on July 1st, pending ITC.#CmonTheTown

— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) June 28, 2024

😎

Probably worthy of his own thread (if he doesn't have one already?)

coochiee

mrsmiis

Ex-Nix reserves stalwart and U20 international Dan McKay’s signed for Cobh Ramblers in Ireland. Finished third in the second tier last season - first game’s this weekend

McKay's mostly been a bench player to date for Cobh Ramblers (7th of 10 teams in the Irish 2nd tier). 

Only 2 starts (last one was 26th May), in 18 games. Came off the pine 4 times, otherwise yeah he's just been watching on.

Heard unfortunately he's terminated his contract early to come home and sign for Olympic. Possibly not happy with his gametime?

mrsmiis

coochiee

mrsmiis

Ex-Nix reserves stalwart and U20 international Dan McKay’s signed for Cobh Ramblers in Ireland. Finished third in the second tier last season - first game’s this weekend

McKay's mostly been a bench player to date for Cobh Ramblers (7th of 10 teams in the Irish 2nd tier). 

Only 2 starts (last one was 26th May), in 18 games. Came off the pine 4 times, otherwise yeah he's just been watching on.

Heard unfortunately he's terminated his contract early to come home and sign for Olympic. Possibly not happy with his gametime?

Makes sense - has played minimal minutes in a team that (I thought would be better) have been pretty ass up until recently.

Pay is absolute bugger all at that level too, so unless you can get in to the Premier Division, then it can be a bit of a slog. Part of the reason why Corban Piper came home to NZ.

mrsmiis

coochiee

mrsmiis

Ex-Nix reserves stalwart and U20 international Dan McKay’s signed for Cobh Ramblers in Ireland. Finished third in the second tier last season - first game’s this weekend

McKay's mostly been a bench player to date for Cobh Ramblers (7th of 10 teams in the Irish 2nd tier). 

Only 2 starts (last one was 26th May), in 18 games. Came off the pine 4 times, otherwise yeah he's just been watching on.

Heard unfortunately he's terminated his contract early to come home and sign for Olympic. Possibly not happy with his gametime?

That's a shame. He's a DM? Now with Pennington gone, would he be a chance of a return to the Nix?

Seemed to be rated when in the Academy, and played at last year's U20 WC. Though both him and Jackson Manuel (they were basically rotated through the tourney) were overshadowed by Conchie, one of NZ's better performers.