Dominic Shimmin

Career (Scotland)

In July 2008, Shimmin joined St Mirren on trial, but signed for Greenock Morton soon afterwards.

Shimmin made his Morton début in a Co-operative Insurance Cup tie at Stair Park, in which Morton won 6–3 against the home side Stranraer to progress to the second round where Morton would dispose of SPL side Hibernian in a seven-goal thriller.

He made his first league appearance for Morton in a 2–2 draw with St Johnstone at Cappielow on 8 August 2008.

Shimmin was named Irn-Bru Phenomenal Young Player of the Month for October 2008, after helping Morton to rally after a poor start to the season.

Shimmin spent nine months out 'injured', from March 2009, making a return on the bench for the Scottish Cup game at Dumbarton on 5 December.

He was released by Morton at the end of the 2009–10 season.

Shimmin, as of 27 May 2010 has signed a two-year contract at Dundee. He had his contract terminated by administrators on 15 October 2010.

Return to England

After his release by Dundee, Shimmin signed in 2011 for Dover Athletic.

International career Shimmin made four appearances for the England under-16 side in 2003, whilst playing in the David Carins Memorial Trophy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Honours

Individual

SFL Young Player of the Month: October 2008