KELLYMAN IS OFF THE BOiL OR ON THE BEACH

by **montyblue** » Mon Apr 06, 2026 5:28 pm

He has not impressed me the last5/6games just dropped off so badly, if it's because as some suggest since rubin coming back then murphy needs to sort it,

infact I would replace rubin for joe who was scoring goals,

but kellyman needs a rocket up his ar.e there is no way chelsea are going to entertain him ,so he needs to get a grip,
we have given him a chance to shine this season he could reward us with a bit more fight.

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by **OriginalGrangeEndBlue** » Mon Apr 06, 2026 6:08 pm

montyblue wrote:He has not impressed me the last5/6games just dropped off so badly, if it's because as some suggest since rubin coming back then murphy needs to sort it,

infact I would replace rubin for joe who was scoring goals,

but kellyman needs a rocket up his ar.e there is no way chelsea are going to entertain him ,so he needs to get a grip,
we have given him a chance to shine this season he could reward us with a bit more fight.

Can’t disagree with that but to be fair he’s well out of position as a striker.

He looks lethargic and I won’t be bothered when he goes back to Chelsea and then goes back out on loan somewhere.

by **worcester_ccfc** » Mon Apr 06, 2026 6:12 pm

I suspect he'll be the one to drop out the team when Salech is ready to start.

I'm a big fan of Kellyman but can't argue with your comments there.

by **litoblues** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:01 am

I'd swap Ashford and Kelly and position.. Kellyman is a winger and Ashford can play up top.. he at least as movement

by **Blue since 1981** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 11:32 am

If Salech is fit to start Saturday bbm might be tempted to move kellyman back out wide and rest tanner who's been off the boil the last few games

by **montyblue** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 3:18 pm

Blue since 1981 wrote:If Salech is fit to start Saturday bbm might be tempted to move kellyman back out wide and rest tanner who's been off the boil the last few games

Drop tanner Ashford on the right willock on the left joe for rubin

by **Blue since 1981** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 3:34 pm

montyblue wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:If Salech is fit to start Saturday bbm might be tempted to move kellyman back out wide and rest tanner who's been off the boil the last few games

Drop tanner Ashford on the right willock on the left joe for rubin

I would definitely play Joel but there's not a chance in hell bbm will drop rubin for a game this big

by **Starvinmarvin** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 5:38 pm

Blue since 1981 wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:If Salech is fit to start Saturday bbm might be tempted to move kellyman back out wide and rest tanner who's been off the boil the last few games

Drop tanner Ashford on the right willock on the left joe for rubin

I would definitely play Joel but there's not a chance in hell bbm will drop rubin for a game this big

At this point it's just pray that Rubin has one of those games because your right there's no chance he gets dropped

by **MR BIRCHGROVE** » Wed Apr 08, 2026 6:05 pm

Sometimes proves a problem with loan players.
Their heart isn't really with the club they play for, especially late in the season.

by **1980s Bluebird** » Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:38 am

I would chuck the new keeper in as well, Trott has also gone off the boil and isnt really being challenged

by **1980s Bluebird** » Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:39 am

Blue since 1981 wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:If Salech is fit to start Saturday bbm might be tempted to move kellyman back out wide and rest tanner who's been off the boil the last few games

Drop tanner Ashford on the right willock on the left joe for rubin

I would definitely play Joel but there's not a chance in hell bbm will drop rubin for a game this big

In my humble opinion we were better without RC and since he has started back we have gone worse, cant really see what JC has done wrong not to be picked, even Turnbull started before him which is unreal :bluebird:

by **New Day Rising** » Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:12 pm

Was he ever on boil?

20 million??

Villa did Chelsea up like a kipper?

His appearance figures and goals speak volumes:
Derby zero
Villa 2 senior appreances. , zero goals. ( did score some in wacky friendly)
Chelsea zero.
Cardiff 29 games. 7 goals.
Has played for Northern Ireland U17/18 & England U19 ( 10 Games )

To be fair he's only 20 , however he is in need of games and senior match appearances, this year has really tested his game .

If hes worth 20 million slap a 40 million tag on Lawler

by **worcester_ccfc** » Thu Apr 09, 2026 7:47 pm

New Day Rising wrote:Was he ever on boil?

20 million??

Villa did Chelsea up like a kipper?

His appearance figures and goals speak volumes:
Derby zero
Villa 2 senior appreances. , zero goals. ( did score some in wacky friendly)
Chelsea zero.
Cardiff 29 games. 7 goals.
Has played for Northern Ireland U17/18 & England U19 ( 10 Games )

To be fair he's only 20 , however he is in need of games and senior match appearances, this year has really tested his game .

If hes worth 20 million slap a 40 million tag on Lawler

Well you've sort of answered the question there.

It's his first full season in senior football. Not everyone takes to it seamlessly like Lawlor.

You can see the quality he has but this is probably why he can not hit the mark sometimes.

By the way the £20m should be ignored, was only done as a deal between Chelsea and Villa to help them both with FFP rules.

by **englishbluebird** » Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:09 pm

He is just clearly being played out of position. I don't think its an attitude issue