Someone in the match thread said "kinsella on speed", and I thought that was a pretty accurate description of how he plays
He has Kinsella's tenacity but he's a far better finisher than Mark was and his passing is more attacking (Kinsella used to lay a lot of balls square). Gallagher's also got an extra gear that helps him burst into space between the lines which again Kinsella lacked.
Funny thing is I've mentioned to a number of Chelsea fans I know just how good Conor Gallagher has been for us this season and that he is one to watch out for.
The response I usually get is Conor who?!!
Excellent.
But.
Lampard is not stupid and nor are Chelsea. But they will be absolutely delighted that a young player is getting game time and developing so quickly. Their supporters may not be up to speed, but they really don’t have to bother about non squad players as they have so many. He is the only player I have ever seen playing in a Charlton shirt that I would genuinely say, “and I saw him playing before he played in the premier league”.
Really ?
You didn't rate one of the following highly enough ?
Bowyer, Shelvey, Gudmundsson, Pope, Gomez or Lookman ?
He could well end up being the best player I’ve seen wearing a Charlton shirt
I reckon this too....I can’t think of many younger players I’ve seen play for us who were that good
At his age he's up there with Bowyer & Parker in my view, probably ahead of Parker. Gomez also at a similar age. But there's no clear winner of anyone sub 20 years old better than him that i've seen in a Charlton shirt.
What do you reckon, Len?
Shall we tell this young Johnny Come Lately all about Lenny Glover, Alan Campbell, Keith Peacock, Marvin Hinton and Mike Bailey?
Gallagher on pace for a better season than Mason Mount had for Derby last season.
Mount has this season gone on to play eight Premier League games and score four goals. Wouldn’t shock me if Gallagher has four Premier League goals by October 2020.
I’d love to say we might get another season out of Conor but at this rate, Chelsea will find a way to get him into their first team next season.
I’m already sad at the thought of him leaving!
He reminds me of Steven Gerrard in his style of play. Combative, makes brilliant runs forward and has an eye for a goal. Long may it continue, such an excellent player.
He reminds me of Steven Gerrard in his style of play. Combative, makes brilliant runs forward and has an eye for a goal. Long may it continue, such an excellent player.
Funnily enough I was telling a Citeh fan the other day who doesn't pay much attention to anything non Premier League these days, we had this brilliant Chelsea youth player of the year on loan who is a cross between Gerrard and Colin Bell.
Lampard taking over at Chelsea, combined with their transfer ban opening things up for youth, is the best thing that could have happened for Conor.
In fact a Chelsea mate of mine has said he is enjoying watching and going to Chelsea more than ever before - because the likes of Mount, Abraham, Hudson Odoi feels fresher than a long time. Gallagher will likely be the next in line.... just hope we get the full season out of him.
Lampard taking over at Chelsea, combined with their transfer ban opening things up for youth, is the best thing that could have happened for Conor.
In fact a Chelsea mate of mine has said he is enjoying watching and going to Chelsea more than ever before - because the likes of Mount, Abraham, Hudson Odoi feels fresher than a long time. Gallagher will likely be the next in line.... just hope we get the full season out of him.
They would be mad to recall him in January. The impact a full season would have on his development is infinitely greater than a few matches here and there on the bench for Chelsea. Right now his confidence will rightly be sky high and he needs to be allowed to see out a full season. He needs to get to that niggly February point where he's exhausted but has to keep playing anyway, he needs to experience dips in form personally and with the team, and he needs to keep improving on the start he's made. If he does all that he'll go back to Chelsea a much more well-rounded player and they will know that
I'm not worried about losing Conor in Jan (unless he is on 20 goals and gets MOTM every bame between now and then). Chelsea wont recall him, they will know its better for his development to play the full season at this level. Bow is clearly helping im adapt and improve and he is clearly working with Chelsea on this. As long as all parties are happy he will be here all season.
The ones I am worries about losing in Jan are Cullen (almost certain to go), Field (less likely) and Leko (quite likely if he keeps playing and scoring).
I don't see Gallagher returning to Chelsea this season, they have 27 players out on loan so even if there was an injury crisis I'm sure someone else would be recalled first!
I'm not worried about losing Conor in Jan (unless he is on 20 goals and gets MOTM every bame between now and then). Chelsea wont recall him, they will know its better for his development to play the full season at this level. Bow is clearly helping im adapt and improve and he is clearly working with Chelsea on this. As long as all parties are happy he will be here all season.
The ones I am worries about losing in Jan are Cullen (almost certain to go), Field (less likely) and Leko (quite likely if he keeps playing and scoring).
I feel like Cullen is inevitable at this point. They've shop-windowed him until January and they will be looking for buyers before his contract expires. The only hope we have is West Ham are willing to take peanuts for him, we even have peanuts to offer, and he's willing to take a paycut. I would be absolutely shocked if there's not another team in our league willing to outbid us for him though
I'm not worried about losing Conor in Jan (unless he is on 20 goals and gets MOTM every bame between now and then). Chelsea wont recall him, they will know its better for his development to play the full season at this level. Bow is clearly helping im adapt and improve and he is clearly working with Chelsea on this. As long as all parties are happy he will be here all season.
The ones I am worries about losing in Jan are Cullen (almost certain to go), Field (less likely) and Leko (quite likely if he keeps playing and scoring).
Lampard won't recall him because knows how good a full season was for Mount at Derby last year.
Apart from being highly talented, good looking, on the books of a leading Premiership club, playing for Charlton, attractive girlfriend, what has he got going for him ...?
Apart from being highly talented, good looking, on the books of a leading Premiership club, playing for Charlton, attractive girlfriend, what has he got going for him ...?
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surprise signing of the summer, never seen him play before we signed him, first year in senior football, so didnt expect much, but my god what a player we have, Gallen with a stroke of genius
He could well end up being the best player I’ve seen wearing a Charlton shirt
I reckon this too....I can’t think of many younger players I’ve seen play for us who were that good
At his age he's up there with Bowyer & Parker in my view, probably ahead of Parker. Gomez also at a similar age. But there's no clear winner of anyone sub 20 years old better than him that i've seen in a Charlton shirt.
What do you reckon, Len?
Shall we tell this young Johnny Come Lately all about Lenny Glover, Alan Campbell, Keith Peacock, Marvin Hinton and Mike Bailey?
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He has Kinsella's tenacity but he's a far better finisher than Mark was and his passing is more attacking (Kinsella used to lay a lot of balls square). Gallagher's also got an extra gear that helps him burst into space between the lines which again Kinsella lacked.
You didn't rate one of the following highly enough ?
Bowyer, Shelvey, Gudmundsson, Pope, Gomez or Lookman ?
Shall we tell this young Johnny Come Lately all about Lenny Glover, Alan Campbell, Keith Peacock, Marvin Hinton and Mike Bailey?
Its felt in the past that their loan signings have gone out and been forgotten a bit by their parent club when you read interviews with the players
Mount has this season gone on to play eight Premier League games and score four goals. Wouldn’t shock me if Gallagher has four Premier League goals by October 2020.
I’d love to say we might get another season out of Conor but at this rate, Chelsea will find a way to get him into their first team next season. I’m already sad at the thought of him leaving!
In fact a Chelsea mate of mine has said he is enjoying watching and going to Chelsea more than ever before - because the likes of Mount, Abraham, Hudson Odoi feels fresher than a long time. Gallagher will likely be the next in line.... just hope we get the full season out of him.
The ones I am worries about losing in Jan are Cullen (almost certain to go), Field (less likely) and Leko (quite likely if he keeps playing and scoring).
Added that Bow was a midfielder back in the day and knows his stuff...
Finally said he,s looking forward to working under him until the end of the season.
That,s all for now from Fanny,s hideaway in Tenerife.
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