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

Chris_from_Sidcup

Braziliance said:

It is concerning he hasn't scored in 10, but, he is adjusting to a higher standard of football in a new team, and we are undoubtedly a worse team when he comes off. 

Josh Sargent is probably the best striker in this league, but I specifically remember Norwich fans at the Valley in 2022 chanting "If Sargent scores, we're on the pitch". It isn't always easy for a striker to hit the ground running, unless they're special. 

He is on a long contract, and Nathan Jones specifically wanted him. He will get going at some point 👍🏻

This is true but i do wonder if when he saw the fee that Kone ended up going for, and he could turn back the clock whether he'd have preferred to sign him instead of Kelman.

Wycombe reportedly turned down 7m from Luton in January, so i guess there was an expectation they'd want a similar price, yet he went for 2.75m rising to 5m with add ons.

northstandsteve

I thought he played well against Millwall and every game since, we haven't created fuck all for him and I don't think having Godden in the team would have made any difference, the main problem is getting subbed after 60 minutes of every game. I thought he had a very good game Saturday.

raytreacy

I have not been at all impressed with him. Can’t head the ball, not strong enough. I think we have done another Ahadme, paid good money for him. I still can’t believe that Jones is picking Kelman and Campbell every week. Hope to see Leaburn and Oloafe upfront tonight. At least it will give us some physical presence. Bring Kelman and Campbell on if it doesn’t work.

Sword65pf

raytreacy said:

I have not been at all impressed with him. Can’t head the ball, not strong enough. I think we have done another Ahadme, paid good money for him. I still can’t believe that Jones is picking Kelman and Campbell every week. Hope to see Leaburn and Oloafe upfront tonight. At least it will give us some physical presence. Bring Kelman and Campbell on if it doesn’t work.

Would be surprised if Leaburn started, not sure he’s done enough to start when coming on, unless it’s just a change to freshen things up. He needs to be stronger also, especially with his size, championship defenders love the battle and seem to be getting the better of Miles at the moment.

Chunes

raytreacy said:

I have not been at all impressed with him. Can’t head the ball, not strong enough. I think we have done another Ahadme, paid good money for him. I still can’t believe that Jones is picking Kelman and Campbell every week. Hope to see Leaburn and Oloafe upfront tonight. At least it will give us some physical presence. Bring Kelman and Campbell on if it doesn’t work.

I can't compare him to Ahadme. From the outset, it was clear that Gas lacked technical ability, had poor balance and little awareness of what was around him. He should not have been signed - it was a scouting failure. 

I think Kelman has more foundation to his game than that.