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Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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QPR have taken up the option to sign Kelman for another year and are in discussion with Duke-McKenna about a new contract.
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Kelman will improve & score more goals, Duke McKenna will go out on loan somewhere .
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Would like to have seen a bit more of Duke Mckenna
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Story of O wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 5:37 pm Would like to have seen a bit more of Duke Mckenna
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Bergen wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:12 pm
Story of O wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 5:37 pm Would like to have seen a bit more of Duke Mckenna
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
Duke Mckenna maybe but Kelman it’s a no from me,Drinnan and Kelman are basically the same player, we need something different next season a bit of a goal threat imo🙊
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Seem like good guys. Glad they are getting new deals
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Bergen wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:12 pm
Story of O wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 5:37 pm Would like to have seen a bit more of Duke Mckenna
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
I’d say the opposite. He started off looking like an excellent finisher. First 5-10 appearances as soon as he had a sight of goal I thought he’d score and he did most often. Was opposite towards the end of the season. Perhaps a confidence thing
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Monkey Boy wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:56 pm
Bergen wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:12 pm
Story of O wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 5:37 pm Would like to have seen a bit more of Duke Mckenna
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
Duke Mckenna maybe but Kelman it’s a no from me,Drinnan and Kelman are basically the same player, we need something different next season a bit of a goal threat imo🙊
Could you possibly start a thread listing
5 Players who would be realistic targets for
RWs team who are goal threats bearing
in mind the following ,
Fits RWs style of play ,
Isnt League 1 or 2 as RW stated
he isnt interested ,
Is young & a potential rising star
as RW isnt interested in older
fading stars & finally fits into our budget ?

By Noon tomorrow please as
RW & ML will be heading off
on Holibobs soon .

Thanks pal
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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OTF Photography Ltd wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 10:58 pm
Bergen wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:12 pm
Story of O wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 5:37 pm Would like to have seen a bit more of Duke Mckenna
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
I’d say the opposite. He started off looking like an excellent finisher. First 5-10 appearances as soon as he had a sight of goal I thought he’d score and he did most often. Was opposite towards the end of the season. Perhaps a confidence thing
Agree with how he started. Though I never remember him missing many chances (unlike Drinan).
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OTF Photography Ltd wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 10:58 pm
Bergen wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:12 pm
Story of O wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 5:37 pm Would like to have seen a bit more of Duke Mckenna
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
I’d say the opposite. He started off looking like an excellent finisher. First 5-10 appearances as soon as he had a sight of goal I thought he’d score and he did most often. Was opposite towards the end of the season. Perhaps a confidence thing
Totally this. He was less of a player at the end of the season than when he started with us.

He won't be back.
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Kelman – couldn’t fault his work-rate, did well for us in that sense, and he’s an RW type of player, as is Drinan, but can’t help think we need a goalscorer to lead the line in L1, and there are only so many squad places available to be financed.

Duke-McKenna – I liked what I saw of him, he wasn’t going to be a first choice player with everyone fit, but defo has potential.

Good luck to both of them.
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Duke will be a starter in the championship in the next 2 years and could go higher imo. Would have him back but not sure his best position
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I liked both players but don't think they will be back . I wish them both good luck for the future
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EastDerehamO wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 9:32 am Kelman – couldn’t fault his work-rate, did well for us in that sense, and he’s an RW type of player, as is Drinan, but can’t help think we need a goalscorer to lead the line in L1, and there are only so many squad places available to be financed.
From his early appearances, he looked like a goalscorer.

He just wasn't big or strong or physical enough to lead the line alone.
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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OTF Photography Ltd wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 9:39 am Duke will be a starter in the championship in the next 2 years and could go higher imo. Would have him back but not sure his best position
Blimey.

Didn't see anything of the sort from his few cameo appearances.
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aylesburyos wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 10:49 pm Seem like good guys. Glad they are getting new deals
Duke-McKenna always in our away end during his injury. Think that was a class touch from him and shows the kind of character he is.
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Duke-McKenna barely played, was feont and centre of the title and promotion celebrations and now he’s seen as the next f*cking Messi :lol:
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TRUMP Plumbing wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 10:11 am
OTF Photography Ltd wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 9:39 am Duke will be a starter in the championship in the next 2 years and could go higher imo. Would have him back but not sure his best position
Blimey.

Didn't see anything of the sort from his few cameo appearances.
Only saw him a couple of times so it’s a massive jump on my part but he looked to be creative and be able to pick a pass as well as playing multiple positions. We’ll see
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With a literally water tight defence I'm not worried about a lack of goals. 29/30 1-0 wins will see us rise to our rightful place.
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Monkey Boy wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:56 pm
Bergen wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:12 pm
Story of O wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 5:37 pm Would like to have seen a bit more of Duke Mckenna
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
Duke Mckenna maybe but Kelman it’s a no from me,Drinnan and Kelman are basically the same player, we need something different next season a bit of a goal threat imo🙊
In most cases when it comes to Os signings, Os are like many other lower league clubs in that its a case of ''Moneys too tight to mention'' ! From what I remember, we only managed to get in Moncur last season because of the money we got from the sale of Hector to Peterborough. So don't get your hopes up too high as to any new quality signings for next season, just live in hope that we get a few pleasant surprises !
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Sid Bishop wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 2:27 pm
Monkey Boy wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:56 pm
Bergen wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:12 pm
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
Duke Mckenna maybe but Kelman it’s a no from me,Drinnan and Kelman are basically the same player, we need something different next season a bit of a goal threat imo🙊
In most cases when it comes to Os signings, Os are like many other lower league clubs in that its a case of ''Moneys too tight to mention'' ! From what I remember, we only managed to get in Moncur last season because of the money we got from the sale of Hector to Peterborough. So don't get your hopes up too high as to any new quality signings for next season, just live in hope that we get a few pleasant surprises !
Good job we got that money , No way we'd be Champions if Hector was here & George wasnt .
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Sid Bishop wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 2:27 pm
Monkey Boy wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:56 pm
Bergen wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:12 pm
Would like to see a lot more of Kelman. I think he has improved a lot this season and I would be happy if he returns to us on loan.
Duke Mckenna maybe but Kelman it’s a no from me,Drinnan and Kelman are basically the same player, we need something different next season a bit of a goal threat imo🙊
In most cases when it comes to Os signings, Os are like many other lower league clubs in that its a case of ''Moneys too tight to mention'' ! From what I remember, we only managed to get in Moncur last season because of the money we got from the sale of Hector to Peterborough. So don't get your hopes up too high as to any new quality signings for next season, just live in hope that we get a few pleasant surprises !
Yes fully agree Sid very sensible reply 🙊
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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tuffers#1 wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 3:09 pm
Sid Bishop wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 2:27 pm
Monkey Boy wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 9:56 pm

Duke Mckenna maybe but Kelman it’s a no from me,Drinnan and Kelman are basically the same player, we need something different next season a bit of a goal threat imo🙊
In most cases when it comes to Os signings, Os are like many other lower league clubs in that its a case of ''Moneys too tight to mention'' ! From what I remember, we only managed to get in Moncur last season because of the money we got from the sale of Hector to Peterborough. So don't get your hopes up too high as to any new quality signings for next season, just live in hope that we get a few pleasant surprises !
Good job we got that money , No way we'd be Champions if Hector was here & George wasnt .
The same Hector who transferred from Os to Peterborough,s young player who is finding his feet in division one, getting stronger all the time and played the full game in last nights 4-0 play off victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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Sid Bishop wrote: Sat May 13, 2023 11:29 am
tuffers#1 wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 3:09 pm
Sid Bishop wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 2:27 pm
In most cases when it comes to Os signings, Os are like many other lower league clubs in that its a case of ''Moneys too tight to mention'' ! From what I remember, we only managed to get in Moncur last season because of the money we got from the sale of Hector to Peterborough. So don't get your hopes up too high as to any new quality signings for next season, just live in hope that we get a few pleasant surprises !
Good job we got that money , No way we'd be Champions if Hector was here & George wasnt .
The same Hector who transferred from Os to Peterborough,s young player who is finding his feet in division one, getting stronger all the time and played the full game in last nights 4-0 play off victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
The same one who constantly gave the ball away, couldn't keep up physically and got himself sent off regularly for us. Never been so glad to see a player be sold and then we get El Miz in to replace who was the midfield presence we've been craving for best part of 5 years.

Both El Miz and Moncur in different ways turned our CM from a weak area into one of strength this season. By association also helped Pratley too as it took some of the load off him.
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Re: Kelman And Duke-McKenna

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gshaw wrote: Sat May 13, 2023 1:16 pm
Sid Bishop wrote: Sat May 13, 2023 11:29 am
tuffers#1 wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 3:09 pm

Good job we got that money , No way we'd be Champions if Hector was here & George wasnt .
The same Hector who transferred from Os to Peterborough,s young player who is finding his feet in division one, getting stronger all the time and played the full game in last nights 4-0 play off victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
The same one who constantly gave the ball away, couldn't keep up physically and got himself sent off regularly for us. Never been so glad to see a player be sold and then we get El Miz in to replace who was the midfield presence we've been craving for best part of 5 years.
Oh so Peterborough have got it all wrong then ?
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