Wouldn't say he contributed while here. Only time he turned up is once hed gone back to Chelsea and came on 10mins before time at The valley, ran half the pitch with the ball and scored making them win 1-0 if I remember right ?
No doubt Chris Perry did the business on loan, otherwise Curbs wouldn't have splashed the cash so quickly to make him permanent. And Perry went on to give 3 seasons of thoroughly dependable performances.
Even though nearing the end of an impressive career and by then a bit ponderous, Costa's positional sense and reading of the game, teemed with a young quick footed Jon Fortune, tightened our defence immensly.
Alan Kernaghan's performances played a key part in turning our season round. He was MoM several times in his 13 appearances before being recalled by Boro. Our season fell away again after he left.
But if we're talking about personal performances, instant impact on team performances and results, then Kernaghan gets my vote - but of course you'll point out that it was 'only' the Second Division!
No doubt Chris Perry did the business on loan, otherwise Curbs wouldn't have splashed the cash so quickly to make him permanent. And Perry went on to give 3 seasons of thoroughly dependable performances.
Even though nearing the end of an impressive career and by then a bit ponderous, Costa's positional sense and reading of the game, teemed with a young quick footed Jon Fortune, tightened our defence immensly.
Alan Kernaghan's performances played a key part in turning our season round. He was MoM several times in his 13 appearances before being recalled by Boro. Our season fell away again after he left.
But if we're talking about personal performances, instant impact on team performances and results, then Kernaghan gets my vote - but of course you'll point out that it was 'only' the Second Division!
;o)
I take your point, Oggy Red. When Kernaghan came into the team, he made a big difference and looked a cut above the rest. On balance, I would say Perry was the better player - I can't really remember him having a bad game. For impact though, Kernaghan wins hands down. Arguably, Kernaghan and Costa have had more impact than other loanees - unless we are talking about negative impact!
No doubt Chris Perry did the business on loan, otherwise Curbs wouldn't have splashed the cash so quickly to make him permanent. And Perry went on to give 3 seasons of thoroughly dependable performances.
Even though nearing the end of an impressive career and by then a bit ponderous, Costa's positional sense and reading of the game, teemed with a young quick footed Jon Fortune, tightened our defence immensly.
Alan Kernaghan's performances played a key part in turning our season round. He was MoM several times in his 13 appearances before being recalled by Boro. Our season fell away again after he left.
But if we're talking about personal performances, instant impact on team performances and results, then Kernaghan gets my vote - but of course you'll point out that it was 'only' the Second Division!
;o)
I take your point, Oggy Red. When Kernaghan came into the team, he made a big difference and looked a cut above the rest. On balance, I would say Perry was the better player - I can't really remember him having a bad game. For impact though, Kernaghan wins hands down. Arguably, Kernaghan and Costa have had more impact than other loanees - unless we are talking about negative impact!
Alan MacDonald would be an option also.
When you consider he was 18 and hadn't appeared for QPR when we signed him. He made a major contribution in keeping us up in 1982/83.
No doubt Chris Perry did the business on loan, otherwise Curbs wouldn't have splashed the cash so quickly to make him permanent. And Perry went on to give 3 seasons of thoroughly dependable performances.
Even though nearing the end of an impressive career and by then a bit ponderous, Costa's positional sense and reading of the game, teemed with a young quick footed Jon Fortune, tightened our defence immensly.
Alan Kernaghan's performances played a key part in turning our season round. He was MoM several times in his 13 appearances before being recalled by Boro. Our season fell away again after he left.
But if we're talking about personal performances, instant impact on team performances and results, then Kernaghan gets my vote - but of course you'll point out that it was 'only' the Second Division!
;o)
I take your point, Oggy Red. When Kernaghan came into the team, he made a big difference and looked a cut above the rest. On balance, I would say Perry was the better player - I can't really remember him having a bad game. For impact though, Kernaghan wins hands down. Arguably, Kernaghan and Costa have had more impact than other loanees - unless we are talking about negative impact!
Alan MacDonald would be an option also.
When you consider he was 18 and hadn't appeared for QPR when we signed him. He made a major contribution in keeping us up in 1982/83.
Another good one. It seems the centre halves have been better than many other positions, particularly strikers and wingers.
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No doubt Chris Perry did the business on loan, otherwise Curbs wouldn't have splashed the cash so quickly to make him permanent. And Perry went on to give 3 seasons of thoroughly dependable performances.
Even though nearing the end of an impressive career and by then a bit ponderous, Costa's positional sense and reading of the game, teemed with a young quick footed Jon Fortune, tightened our defence immensly.
Alan Kernaghan's performances played a key part in turning our season round.
He was MoM several times in his 13 appearances before being recalled by Boro.
Our season fell away again after he left.
But if we're talking about personal performances, instant impact on team performances and results, then Kernaghan gets my vote - but of course you'll point out that it was 'only' the Second Division!
;o)
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Alan MacDonald would be an option also.
When you consider he was 18 and hadn't appeared for QPR when we signed him. He made a major contribution in keeping us up in 1982/83.
Remember seeing him score his first goal on his debut in an evening game against Blackburn at The Valley.
About a month later Charlton signed him permanantly for about £5,000.