costarg Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 32 minutes ago, DeRo_Is_King said: This is the right level for Doneil currently. I just hope he doesn't displace promising young Canadian CBs Loughrey and Nimick, who contributed a ridiculous lobbed assist for the game-winner yesterday. You're right. But it still hurts, I always hoped he was gonna be "the one" to break through to the top leagues and be our leader. So much promise and so likeable. His confidence must've taken a huge hit through the injuries and all the moves. I still want to believe. Ivan, DeRo_Is_King, Shway and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo_Is_King Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, costarg said: You're right. But it still hurts, I always hoped he was gonna be "the one" to break through to the top leagues and be our leader. So much promise and so likeable. His confidence must've taken a huge hit through the injuries and all the moves. I still want to believe. It's been a very rough few years and I wish the best for him, but at 30, it may be time to see some younger, high-potential CBs developed / given a chance. Edit: Just wanted to add that this kind of reminds me of David Edgar's trajectory. He played at a very young age for Newcastle and scored that screamer vs Man U. And it seemed to be downhill after that. I guess these bizarre scenarios come up every now and then. That said and to be fair to Edgar, he entered CPL at 32 when it really was the twilight of his career. Edited July 24, 2023 by DeRo_Is_King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigandy Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 39 minutes ago, DeRo_Is_King said: It's been a very rough few years and I wish the best for him, but at 30, it may be time to see some younger, high-potential CBs developed / given a chance. Edit: Just wanted to add that this kind of reminds me of David Edgar's trajectory. He played at a very young age for Newcastle and scored that screamer vs Man U. And it seemed to be downhill after that. I guess these bizarre scenarios come up every now and then. That said and to be fair to Edgar, he entered CPL at 32 when it really was the twilight of his career. I agree but we already have moved on. Its been 13 months since he represented Canada with zero indication of another call up coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) Of course we can all see how far Doneil is from our National Team program at this point. I stand by the fact, he had a great qualifying campaign for us to help get us to Qatar. But I've really come to like him more and more as person in the past year. Starting with essentially giving his world cup spot to Waterman even though he was offered it. He's had a very rough couple of years with club and battled injuries. But he's embraced coming back to the CPL and already showing great leadership capabilities. He is clearly well overweight currently but I thoroughly enjoyed him being mic'd up on Sunday's victory over York (which I was able to watch in person as well). It is well worth watching the 6 minute video from Twitter. Clearly shows the great leadership he possesses (probably helps that he knows he's mic'd up). If you aren't a bigger fan of Doneil after watching this video than you were before than I don't know what to tell you. Here is a shorter version of him mic'd up from Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvh-0lZN8Xn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Edited August 4, 2023 by Corazon GasPed, narduch, canadianbacons and 11 others 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueseeka Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Watched the whole video. it is very obvious why the CMNT always wanted him on their team. Seems like a great guy Corazon and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Anyone I know who interacted with Doneil in Vancouver said he was an amazing guy blueseeka and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 The winner of this week's Rodney Dangerfield "No Respect" Award: when he was subbed on vs VFC, the stadium announcer called him "Daniel." In her defence, I think she might have been confused because the second of the triple sub announcements before Henry was Aidan Daniels, but still...Doneil was the one big name player recognizable in this match. At least, I hope he was recognizable: when he was warming up with Peruzza and the rest of the subs in the second half by the VFC corner, there were only a handful of us there to watch. I thought more people would have come over to kibbitz and good naturedly chirp with him. He was talking it up earlier in the game with a fan in a wheelchair on the lower concourse and you could see his outgoing personality. So, when he finally hangs them up, does he go to TSN or One Soccer? The league should have him regularly mic'ed up on the side lines. GasPed, Obinna, Jack1997 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, BearcatSA said: He was talking it up earlier in the game with a fan in a wheelchair on the lower concourse and you could see his outgoing personality. So, when he finally hangs them up, does he go to TSN or One Soccer? The league should have him regularly mic'ed up on the side lines. I appreciate this anecdote. For whatever reason I've never thought of him as a particularly personable person. He just looks angry on the pitch and in interviews, but the evidence suggests otherwise. It sounds like he's a great character in the locker room and with fans Obinna and BearcatSA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Aird25 said: I appreciate this anecdote. For whatever reason I've never thought of him as a particularly personable person. He just looks angry on the pitch and in interviews, but the evidence suggests otherwise. It sounds like he's a great character in the locker room and with fans I met a few of the players when we were in Orlando a few years ago and “personable” is not the first word I would use to describe how he came across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, dyslexic nam said: I met a few of the players when we were in Orlando a few years ago and “personable” is not the first word I would use to describe how he came across. What word would you describe him as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Shway said: What word would you describe him as? hardnosed .......with a Canadian heart of gold, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Shway said: What word would you describe him as? “Emotionally-unavailable” (it’s hyphenated, so technically one word) The Real Marc, Obinna, toontownman and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, dyslexic nam said: “Emotionally-unavailable” (it’s hyphenated, so technically one word) Were you looking for an autograph or a boyfriend? GasPed, Sal333, Shway and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, Obinna said: Were you looking for an autograph or a boyfriend? Selfie. Fully clothed. GasPed, Obinna and The Real Marc 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Confirmed not returning to HFX Wanderers next year johnyb, K Edgar and YorkRegionFan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 End of the road for Henry or does he have one more adventure abroad in him? Can't see him signing elsewhere in MLS. Maybe a return home to York or Forge? Shway, canuckgbp, narduch and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Is DH single, or does he have a family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Marc Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 He should follow Haber to Cambodia. That looks like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said: Is DH single, or does he have a family? He does. The way I seen how he was at HFX, he would need a good hard preseason before any preason because he looks like he can barely move and he's only 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 If he's got a young family, I'd suggest he start working on his post-playing career, now. However, if he's more open to moving, I'd suggest that he can earn a living wage in any number of other countries for a few years. If it's experience it's after, that'd be worth considering. The Real Marc, Obinna and lowlander 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccMan Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Obinna said: End of the road for Henry or does he have one more adventure abroad in him? Can't see him signing elsewhere in MLS. Maybe a return home to York or Forge? Might start for York United but let’s get serious this guy is not starting for Forge . Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sose Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 can see him as an assistant coach / stadium hype man PastPros 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 His fall is insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 12 hours ago, sose said: can see him as an assistant coach / stadium hype man Doneil Henry as a hype man?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sose Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Aird25 said: Doneil Henry as a hype man?! He's got the towel waving down to a science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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