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++Charlie Kelman signs on a 4 year deal++

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  • Diebythesword
    Diebythesword Posts: 476
    Rothko said:
    Top lad

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSam9VnCPBz/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
    Wow fantastic. I know he’s a very devout Christian and it’s always nice to see some one using their faith and how special Christmas is for them to help others (saying that as an agnostic/atheist!) 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 96,206
    Amazing to see from Charlie
  • fenlandaddick
    fenlandaddick Posts: 1,807
    Top fella and a great story. Hope he is back playing soon , I'm sure he will kick on in the second half of the season
  • crookester
    crookester Posts: 1,369
    That touch to make space, followed by the clinical finish was top class. Isn't that two goals in his last 2 games...almost, dare I say it, prolific  ;)
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 96,206
    That goal, as someone said when he scored, is the sort of finish I thought we'd see more of from him... Was a quality strike
    Has he played much with Leaburn?
  • Crispywood
    Crispywood Posts: 884
    Just needs to keep it up you see the difference between Tanto and Kelman’s chances and you can clearly see why Jones wanted Kelman 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,473
    Quality finish by Kelman. His match fitness wasn't all there, so i think 30 minute cameos from the bench are sensible at this stage 
  • Diebythesword
    Diebythesword Posts: 476
    His close control and passing is way above our other strikers, too. When he came on it looked like we finally looked comfortable playing to feet rather than just lumping it to leaburn. We look a much better team with him in it. 
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 40,481
    ForeverAddickted said:
    That goal, as someone said when he scored, is the sort of finish I thought we'd see more of from him... Was a quality strike
    Has he played much with Leaburn?

    Interesting stat - I make it that they've played 116 minutes together during which time we've scored three goals - today's winner (Kelman), the equaliser (Kelman) against Swansea and the equaliser against Hull (Berry).
  • CAFC_boi
    CAFC_boi Posts: 319
    He is quality. Will turn into a really good signing and certainly better than Mr Kone… 

    can’t wait to get my own back on QPR fans, as they’ve been giving me shit over giving them the big’un for signing him lol! 

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  • southamptonaddick
    southamptonaddick Posts: 4,085
    CAFC_boi said:
    He is quality. Will turn into a really good signing and certainly better than Mr Kone… 

    can’t wait to get my own back on QPR fans, as they’ve been giving me shit over giving them the big’un for signing him lol! 
    Just remind them that they gave us £2m for Bonne😁
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 11,118
    Best all round footballer of all our strikers by a mile.

    You can see why he scored so many for Orient. If we ever get Godden back then he we will be well set up front.

    Helped he had a chance to come off the bench rather than start. Unfortunately I think he will have the thankless task of being one of our starters and not finishers soon.

    They all look better off but bench….. think it’s Leaburn who looks better starting if anything 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,436
    edited December 20
    That was much more promising than his first few outings, despite it becoming undoubtable that we were a better team with him in it. I had become willing to accept a lack of production if he was making the team around him better.

    If we are that better team and he continues to add finishes like that - it could turn into something quite special.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,626
    Leaburn and Kelman, once both fully fit, is the way to go for now. If we get in a target man, them and Kelman first choice with pace off the bench in Tanto and TC, and pressing and physical presence in Leaburn. 

    Godden the wildcard when he's finally back.

    Hope he goes on a bit of a run of goals now, that will do his confidence the absolute world of good
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,467
    edited December 20
    Full credit to Kelman for his recovery. Seven weeks out and he comes back looking like he has had his own pre-season.

    He has clearly added some upper-body strength. His touch, swivel and finish were impressive. Most of our lot telegraph their strikes straight to the keeper, but he used the defender as a shield to show proper striker play.
  • Sword65pf
    Sword65pf Posts: 427
    sam3110 said:
    Leaburn and Kelman, once both fully fit, is the way to go for now. If we get in a target man, them and Kelman first choice with pace off the bench in Tanto and TC, and pressing and physical presence in Leaburn. 

    Godden the wildcard when he's finally back.

    Hope he goes on a bit of a run of goals now, that will do his confidence the absolute world of good
    If we see a fully fit Godden he’s no wildcard, I’d like to see them both.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,381
    On Cawleys podcast he said Jones said Kelman was misdiagnosed which kept him out for longer 
  • Diebythesword
    Diebythesword Posts: 476
    mendonca said:
    Full credit to Kelman for his recovery. Seven weeks out and he comes back looking like he has had his own pre-season.

    He has clearly added some upper-body strength. His touch, swivel and finish were impressive. Most of our lot telegraph their strikes straight to the keeper, but he used the defender as a shield to show proper striker play.
    Yeah I agree, seemed like he was a bit quicker and was playing off the shoulder a bit. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 64,436
    oohaahmortimer said:
    On Cawleys podcast he said Jones said Kelman was misdiagnosed which kept him out for longer 
    Misdiagnosed? That’s a big screw up for a professional sports team
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,471
    Callumcafc said:
    That was much more promising than his first few outings, despite it becoming undoubtable that we were a better team with him in it. I had become willing to accept a lack of production if he was making the team around him better.

    If we are that better team and he continues to add finishes like that - it could turn into something quite special.
    How does his xg stack up?

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  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 13,261
    Callumcafc said:
    oohaahmortimer said:
    On Cawleys podcast he said Jones said Kelman was misdiagnosed which kept him out for longer 
    Misdiagnosed? That’s a big screw up for a professional sports team
    Didn’t similar happen with Godden too? As well as a potential botched procedure
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,439
    Callumcafc said:
    oohaahmortimer said:
    On Cawleys podcast he said Jones said Kelman was misdiagnosed which kept him out for longer 
    Misdiagnosed? That’s a big screw up for a professional sports team
    Didn't something get screwed up with Godden's surgery as well? Who are we sending these players to, Dr Nick?
  • covered_end_junior
    covered_end_junior Posts: 4,560
    I was expecting him to need some time to get up to speed but today was his best game for us imo. Good link up play, looked sharp and took his goal well.
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 8,049
    Addick Addict said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    That goal, as someone said when he scored, is the sort of finish I thought we'd see more of from him... Was a quality strike
    Has he played much with Leaburn?

    Interesting stat - I make it that they've played 116 minutes together during which time we've scored three goals - today's winner (Kelman), the equaliser (Kelman) against Swansea and the equaliser against Hull (Berry).
    He scored the opening goal v Swansea 
  • Stewart
    Stewart Posts: 2,466
    As my mate said , that is 2 in 2 for Kelman now. 
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,893
    From the moment he came on you could see the difference in he makes. Makes the sort of intelligent runs a proper striker makes. 
  • Chunes
    Chunes Posts: 17,599
    edited December 21
    In the interview aired on Charlton Live, NJ said that Charlie was playing through an injury earlier in the season, which may explain some of his quiet performances. Hope that yesterday was the first glimpse of the real CK. 
  • Steven81
    Steven81 Posts: 1,058
    Chunes said:
    In the interview aired on Charlton Live, NJ said that Charlie was playing through an injury earlier in the season, which may explain some of his quiet performances. Hope that yesterday was the first glimpse of the real CK. 
    That's very positive news then and as someone pointed out above for someone out so long he looked very sharp in the short time he had in the game,maybe we have given him a bit more time to get back and not rushed him,I expect him to come off the bench again next game and then start.
  • arny23394
    arny23394 Posts: 1,268
    Garrymanilow said:
    Callumcafc said:
    oohaahmortimer said:
    On Cawleys podcast he said Jones said Kelman was misdiagnosed which kept him out for longer 
    Misdiagnosed? That’s a big screw up for a professional sports team
    Didn't something get screwed up with Godden's surgery as well? Who are we sending these players to, Dr Nick?

  • YTS1978
    YTS1978 Posts: 1,744
    Looked sharp yesterday and made a big difference along with TC. Great finish for the goal. I was right inline with it and you knew it was in from the moment it left his foot. Very happy for him and a lovely video delivering those xmas presents too. COYA 

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