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Deadline Day from Pg.641 - Summer 2025 Charlton Athletic Transfer Rumours
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TheAddicks4Ever said:
One question about Kelman if you could answer please, if he is that good why aren't QPR a championship club who finished just 7 points off relegation last year and only scored 53 goals in 46 games keeping him and playing him this season ???TeeC said:Can’t help thinking all of the concerns around Kelman apply more to some of the players we’ve already bought - Apter, Olaofe, Carey who are all unproven at Championship level.Everything is a punt but Kelman, at the age of 23, is probably a measured one in my view. And if Jones and Chapple think so then that would give me even more confidence.
Great question and only QPR have the answer to that.
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If we hadn’t signed Olaofe then I’d be fine with us signing Kelman. But we already have TC and Olaofe for the running the channels and in behind striker role, so if we are spending £2m+ on a player I’d much rather it be something we are still lacking, which for me is a player for the Godden/Leaburn role who is capable of winning duels as well as scoring goals, Kelman isn’t that type of playerTeeC said:Can’t help thinking all of the concerns around Kelman apply more to some of the players we’ve already bought - Apter, Olaofe, Carey who are all unproven at Championship level.Everything is a punt but Kelman, at the age of 23, is probably a measured one in my view. And if Jones and Chapple think so then that would give me even more confidence.4 -
Watching the Chuks goal contribution on YouTube, I hadn't appreciated that Kelman scored both Wigan goals at the Valley,a couple of seasons ago.4
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Haha... Carl was 17 when he made his debut, in the old First Division, top tier.charltonbob said:
True but in fairness Miles is a lot younger.Oggy Red said:
Yeah, but his dad Carl wasn't a 'head on a stick' either.Swisdom said:Just because of his size it doesn’t make Leaburn a target man. He’s a much better footballer than just a head on a stick.he’s not to be confused with his father
You couldn't lump the ball high in the sky for Carl, he needed the ball no more than chest high or on the floor.
You'll remember that Leaburn senior wasn't exactly a prolific scorer - but so much came through him, the perfect foil for a nippy poacher beside him.
Super Clive Mendonca once said that Carl Leaburn in that role was the best he had been paired with. Or something like that.
One difference between Miles and his Dad, Miles is more mobile, can get around the pitch, and able to run with the ball.
As you suggest, we should be playing to his strengths, rather than lumping the ball vaguely towards his head, just because he's a tall lad.2 -
True.... and like Kelman, Mendonca wasn't good in the air either.jose said:In the early days of our return to the Valley around October 1995 I believe we had a 1-0 defeat to Grimsby Town. They had a player whose name you would see as a regular goalscorer playing. Clive Mendonca. He wasn’t eye catching in a speedy, or tricksy, or powerful way, but he lurked around and plugged away and scored that goal to secure the three points for Grimsby that day.
It is that memory Kelman reminds me of.
But Mendonca's 100% concentration, his reading of the game, anticipation and movement - and vitally, composure in front of goal, made him the great poacher he was.
Is that also what Kelman offers?4 -
He scored 2 against Stockport in the play offs, 1 a mile offside and the other a penalty, outside of that he only scored 1 goal against a top 6 side all season.Crispywood said:
In fairness sometimes players are just not right for the club saw it with Dobson at Sunderland etc. Although I’m also not sure on Kelman i know Apter, Oloafe are big risks but I can distinctively remember them giving Ramsay and Small really hard games to play against. Kelman played us 3 times last season I couldn’t tell u one time he did something well on the pitch.TheAddicks4Ever said:
One question about Kelman if you could answer please, if he is that good why aren't QPR a championship club who finished just 7 points off relegation last year and only scored 53 goals in 46 games keeping him and playing him this season ???TeeC said:Can’t help thinking all of the concerns around Kelman apply more to some of the players we’ve already bought - Apter, Olaofe, Carey who are all unproven at Championship level.Everything is a punt but Kelman, at the age of 23, is probably a measured one in my view. And if Jones and Chapple think so then that would give me even more confidence.
Also has to be considered that we play a completely different style to Orient. He could lead the line for Orient in league 1 because of the way they play, he could not lead the line for us and the way we play. He is not Godden.If we signed him he’d fit the TC and Olaofe role, run into the channels and in behind, and score goals. He’d probably be an upgrade there, but if we’re spending £2m+ on a player I’d rather they filled a gap or upgraded an area we are weak in, rather than adding a 3rd player to a role we already have 2 good players in2 -
Don’t think we were really ever in for Kelman.16
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Neither do I 👍🏻ShootersHillGuru said:Don’t think we were really ever in for Kelman.1 -
Has Kelman actually signed for someone else, I know Luton and some mob in the USA were interested, but why not us?
I know @ForeverAddickted was keen if I remember correctly...🙄1 -
I wouldn’t like to say. Certainly in recent times he has been a rather prolific scorer, so I don’t think composure is a problem. He seems to be a player that can finish the work of others.Oggy Red said:
True.... and like Kelman, Mendonca wasn't good in the air either.jose said:In the early days of our return to the Valley around October 1995 I believe we had a 1-0 defeat to Grimsby Town. They had a player whose name you would see as a regular goalscorer playing. Clive Mendonca. He wasn’t eye catching in a speedy, or tricksy, or powerful way, but he lurked around and plugged away and scored that goal to secure the three points for Grimsby that day.
It is that memory Kelman reminds me of.
But Mendonca's 100% concentration, his reading of the game, anticipation and movement - and vitally, composure in front of goal, made him the great poacher he was.
Is that also what Kelman offers?1 -
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Well, my WhatsApp group tells me, we’ve put a bid in for him. 🤷🏻♂️eaststandmike said:
Neither do I 👍🏻ShootersHillGuru said:Don’t think we were really ever in for Kelman.3 -
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So, another 300 or so posts, anything for me to get excited about or just the usual bollox?4 -
Looks like we’re in the same WhatsApp group.ShootersHillGuru said:Don’t think we were really ever in for Kelman.1 -
I think us having put a bid (which was rejected) for Kelman was announced on Monday, in a credible tweetguinnessaddick said:
Well, my WhatsApp group tells me, we’ve put a bid in for him. 🤷🏻♂️eaststandmike said:
Neither do I 👍🏻ShootersHillGuru said:Don’t think we were really ever in for Kelman.1 -
Which is what poachers do, of course.jose said:
I wouldn’t like to say. Certainly in recent times he has been a rather prolific scorer, so I don’t think composure is a problem. He seems to be a player that can finish the work of others.Oggy Red said:
True.... and like Kelman, Mendonca wasn't good in the air either.jose said:In the early days of our return to the Valley around October 1995 I believe we had a 1-0 defeat to Grimsby Town. They had a player whose name you would see as a regular goalscorer playing. Clive Mendonca. He wasn’t eye catching in a speedy, or tricksy, or powerful way, but he lurked around and plugged away and scored that goal to secure the three points for Grimsby that day.
It is that memory Kelman reminds me of.
But Mendonca's 100% concentration, his reading of the game, anticipation and movement - and vitally, composure in front of goal, made him the great poacher he was.
Is that also what Kelman offers?
One thing I forgot to mention with Mendonca, was his superb 1st touch and mastery of the ball in tight situations in the box.
He could also drop a shoulder, swivel twist and turn.
Does Kelman offer that also, or am I expecting too much from a young player compared to a mature experienced Mendonca in his prime?
But the big question, as suggested by others, does Kelman fit NJ's gameplay and style of play?1 -
No, nuffink. You can go back to sleep, Martin 🙂sillav nitram said:PWR
So, another 300 or so posts, anything for me to get excited about or just the usual bollox?1 -
ShootersHillGuru said:Don’t think we were really ever in for Kelman.
You may well be correct and since you started this thread on April 9th we have reached page 423 which isn't too shabby and compared to other years its been more enjoyable even if there's always has to be some padding out and tangential movement.
Maybe time for a new transfer rumour whether tenuous or substantial as Charlie Kelman and his Knibbs have had a good run.
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Think u need to read it again, it's clickbait headline said Charlton should consider signing...TheAddicks4Ever said:Latest Rumour striker Callum Robinson from Cardiff - can't see it myself age 30 only 5ft 10' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callum_Robinson2 -
Got a friend flying back from Kyoto airport this morning, told them to let me know if they see anybody who looks like Fukuda, to quote " I'm not being racist but I've seen about 30 people that look like him, What do you expect me to do, check passports or just be on lookout for someone dribbling through passport control?31
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Usual bollocks and no signingssillav nitram said:PWR
So, another 300 or so posts, anything for me to get excited about or just the usual bollox?3 -
Taxi driver holding up a sign with his name on would be priceless. Charlton badge on the sign presumably.LTKapal said:Got a friend flying back from Kyoto airport this morning, told them to let me know if they see anybody who looks like Fukuda, to quote " I'm not being racist but I've seen about 30 people that look like him, What do you expect me to do, check passports or just be on lookout for someone dribbling through passport control?5 -
Just had a message in my WhatsApp group that were signing David Mooney on loan from Reading!!! Mine might be out of date5
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The rejected bid that was reported this week was for the Japanese player. I don’t think it has been reported anywhere that we have bid for Kelman. Except…😉_uptheaddicks said:
I think us having put a bid (which was rejected) for Kelman was announced on Monday, in a credible tweetguinnessaddick said:
Well, my WhatsApp group tells me, we’ve put a bid in for him. 🤷🏻♂️eaststandmike said:
Neither do I 👍🏻ShootersHillGuru said:Don’t think we were really ever in for Kelman.
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Let’s stop the comparisons of any forward here to Mendonca. They’re not in the same league as Super Clive.6
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YannTheMann said:Just had a message in my WhatsApp group that were signing David Mooney on loan from Reading!!! Mine might be out of date
Don't get WhatsApp and club call mixed up !1 -
"Who needs Wayne Rooney, we've got Dave Rooney" ringing around the Valley concourse May 2010YannTheMann said:Just had a message in my WhatsApp group that were signing David Mooney on loan from Reading!!! Mine might be out of date0 -
Always thought David Mooney was the spitting image of a pigeonYannTheMann said:Just had a message in my WhatsApp group that were signing David Mooney on loan from Reading!!! Mine might be out of date2 -
Oggy Red said:
No, nuffink. You can go back to sleep, Martin 🙂sillav nitram said:PWR
So, another 300 or so posts, anything for me to get excited about or just the usual bollox?
Thought so, thanks men.eaststandmike said:
Usual bollocks and no signingssillav nitram said:PWR
So, another 300 or so posts, anything for me to get excited about or just the usual bollox?2 -
Clive played in a 4-4-2 as did most sides and had the likes of Bright, Hunt and Bartlett setting up chances.The Red Robin said:Let’s stop the comparisons of any forward here to Mendonca. They’re not in the same league as Super Clive.
Kelman wouldn't gel in our current side, he might have in Curb's.1
