Sometimes Bows can be a bit too honest in public. I remember him mentioning he would like to have rested Connor and that each of his player's are at risk of injury. Not sure a parent club of a loanee wouls take comfort in reading such.
Wherever he goes is a joke, think about the player, his happiness, development and career. Doesn’t matter who ‘owns’ the player, it’s their career and going to Swansea is not going to benefit him any more than being here.
God, I hope we get in someone with good quality and finish above Swansea this season and Chelsea miss out on Europe. Even if that’s unlikely.
If he goes anywhere he's agreed to go, players can't be forced to accept a loan.
Well I hope we never loan out and develop another Chelsea youth player again. I understand Chelsea want what's best for the player, but if they have continually praised our development of Conor, and then pulled this on us, it's just not really fair on the time and resources we spent on him.
I think he's been one of if not the best loan player we've had. It's for that reason I am gutted we're losing him. But for the reasons mentioned above I get why Chelsea are doing it even if I don't want to agree with it.
Well this is shit. If it's Gallagher who wants this then why not at the start of the window, why now when players are coming back? If it's Chelsea then what c*nts.
The January recall was 2 way. When he signed he had no experience. He could have struggled to get into the team and Charlton might have wanted to terminate the deal early.
No longer a rumour he has officially gone. Thanks for the memories Conner you always gave 100% and I shall always remember you fondly. As for Chelsea you can fuck right off.
Well I hope we never loan out and develop another Chelsea youth player again. I understand Chelsea want what's best for the player, but if they have continually praised our development of Conor, and then pulled this on us, it's just not really fair on the time and resources we spent on him.
Chelsea obviously not happy with his development or feel gone as far forward as he can in this Charlton side.
Might be unpopular, but got a bad feeling Gallagher has initiated this and the Chelsea accusations bit premature.
Chelsea/Lampard happy with him being here and his progress. Has he had a little moan up because he's now playing in a pretty poor midfield with other 18/19yo getting overrun most weeks and losing games? If we didn't have the injuries and were still going like we were at the beginning with him scoring goals and being more creative, I don't know that this would be happening. He might fancy himself as wanting to play in a successful, creative team, more like the Derby loanees had last season.
Generally hope I am wrong as I want to love the guy for what he did for us in these 5 months, but something don't add up or sit right. Particularly when you factor in there is no immediate loan lined up
It's an interesting theory. Swansea wiped the floor with us at The Valley, and on paper we are hurtling towards relegation. It's a great shame, because Gallagher has been our most creative player this season. Would Maddison be a direct replacement, or is he more defensive?
Swansea were bang average in the return fixture though, I'd be really surprised if they went up especially as there's a fair chance Ayew might go
It's a revenue stream to Chelsea ,they have to protect their assets as well as developing them. The fact that it drops us in the shi t means fec k all to them
Sky sports saying he has been recalled for assessment by chelsea and it is not yet confirmed that his loan deal with us is finished - his future could be decided today.
If he joins a premiership team on loan fair enough, Chelsea can see how he fares and weather he's ready for them next season but to join another championship club doesn't make a lot of sense, gutted about it either way though, hopefully we can get a replacement in this week.
Either instigated by Chelsea which wouldn't look good on them but that's football. Or instigated by Gallagher which would suggest he wasn't up for another few months of a relegation scrap and wanted an easier ride.
Feel there's more than meets the eye here and if it's a move to a Championship club rather than the PL, then my gut is telling me that Conor and Chelsea lost patience, was overplayed/tired and fancied a crack at a team higher up in the league.
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All the best Conor, it’s been a privilege to see you in a Charlton shirt.
Much improved by Charlton.
Thanks for the memories Conner you always gave 100% and I shall always remember you fondly.
As for Chelsea you can fuck right off.
It's a revenue stream to Chelsea ,they have to protect their assets as well as developing them. The fact that it drops us in the shi t means fec k all to them
Big kick in the gonads tho
Wonder if Burnley are in for him and Chelsea think he's got the opportunity to step up and learn more.
Conor is 100 times better than Cullen.
Edit: ok maybe not 100x, but much better. Offers so much more going forward than Cullen.
Feel there's more than meets the eye here and if it's a move to a Championship club rather than the PL, then my gut is telling me that Conor and Chelsea lost patience, was overplayed/tired and fancied a crack at a team higher up in the league.
As the man himself says, it is what it is.