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Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 5:50 pm

EastleighBlue wrote:Once we signed Jack Moylan, I always doubted whether Kellyman would return. How would we play both in the 10? Before bashing the club lets see where Kelleyman ends up first too. The critical comments about Scanlon being injured are also unfair. He's exactly the cover we need for Bagan and in glimpses last year you can see real potential as a wing back too.


Spot on!

But people moan at anything for the sake of it sometimes.

I think he’ll be a great back up to Bagan and can push him all the way.

I think he’s better than Kapakio who passes the ball back more than Turnball.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 6:04 pm

So as predicted it’s been another crap summer. They’ve had months to sort out in comings but here we are on the eve of a new season and so far we have 1 confirmed signing.

This is exactly what will lead to the eventual departure of BBM. How long before he gets sick of empty promises from the board and decides to move on?

Going in to a new season in a very difficult looking Championship with 1 fit CB is madness. Swindon caused us enough trouble on the weekend, let alone sides like West Ham, Wolves and Boro.

Unless someone pulls a rabbit out of a hat in the next week or so I fear this will end up being a very long season….

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 6:06 pm

It's a position where we definitely needed cover in case of injury, loss of form or suspension for Bagan.

Scanlon is a young player with potential who hopefully will flourish under BBM.

I think he's just what we need.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 6:09 pm

Not a great loss in my opinion.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 6:28 pm

I have no doubt BBM knew this some time ago. Will be looking at other options already and has moved on. Kelly man was good but could also drift out of a game on occasions. As mentioned by others on this chat City will be securing another three at least by the end of the transfer window. Patience is a virtue!

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 6:28 pm

any chance we could sign kellyman if we were after the Norwegian where's the money gone 7million??!!

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 6:34 pm

ORCHARD BLUEBIRD wrote:any chance we could sign kellyman if we were after the Norwegian where's the money gone 7million??!!


I liked Kellyman but I'm not sure I'd pay £7m for him.

Mind you I wouldn't have paid £7m for the Norwegian lad either.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 6:49 pm

A question was asked at the Barry Town Q&A, wether Kellyman would return on loan. Understandably BBM kept his cards close, but he said he 'd have to park that one sort of off mic. Read into that what you will. Priority was competition for Bagan, midfield playmaker and striker ( like for like for Salech incase of injury). The window is still open let's see. :bluescarf: :ayatollah:

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 7:20 pm

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:There we are so wintle and kellyman our best 2 last season no longer with us ,but hold on what we have all been waiting for, scanlons back ffs.


Wintle was poor to average in the championship and decent at league one level and that’s where he ended up ffs.

Our manager didn’t want him and you’re still crying about that.
I’d rather trust our managers decision than yours.

No way was Kellyman one of or two best players last season. Absolutely nowhere near that. Besides we are absolutely fine in the no. 10 position as he was pretty crap as winger.

Yes Scanlon’s back but typical of you instead of looking positively at competition for Bagan your moaning as ever.



Oh here we go Mr grange End moaning as ever about me your like a little child ,
everybody apart from you thought kellyman was our saviour when salec got injured,
wintle the was player of the season and no player we presently have who was in the championship under Riza played well not just wintle, so should we ditch all the others who also played sh t in the championship ,scanlon is an easy option to sign got nothing against him personally but he is not ben davies but as usual your always looking for an argument,
you usually come in a trio surprised your on your own
and I don' t think it was crying because wintle left you sound more of a mummy's boy than me.
when wintle did' nt play we where sh.te in the middle so as usual your talking out of your ar.e.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 7:40 pm

Remember, squad numbers 5 & 6 not allocated yet. Keep the faith. No, I am not itk just hopeful.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 7:52 pm

Let's be fair we gave Kellerman a forward player a platform to display his skills so he is more sellable than a defender.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 8:41 pm

Just a point on Scanlon.

I know we didn’t see much of him last season, but in the little I saw of him I thought he was a level above Bagan and surprised BBM didn’t start him more often.

I guess we’ll soon found out but I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if Scanlon isn’t first choice left back fairly quickly.

As for Kellyman, once Chelsea decided to sell, that was the end of it. We’re nowhere near that level of spending and if we were I’m not sure Kellyman is the player we would want to spend that on.

Let’s just wait and see what the rest of the window brings us.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:20 pm

So long as Kellyman isn't going to another championship team and cause us problems when we play them I can put up with him not coming back, even though I would have loved him to come back, but he can't cause us any problems in France can he.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:21 pm

I personally think Scanlon is better than Bagan and would take Moylan over Kellyman
Need a couple more

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:24 pm

I think we need better than Kellyman. Id like to see a new loan on the wing.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:03 pm

I would like to see if we could get amari cozier Duberry on loan from Brighton, quick looked good for Bolton last season!!!

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:25 pm

If Chelsea want to sell Kellyman - they can't think much of him or trying to balance their books .
As I said 3 months ago give the lad a loan until the Jan transfer window - then decided what to do .

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:31 pm

Just a reminder to everyone that Blueco own both Chelsea and Strasbourg.

Won't be surprised if this is being done to benefit Chelsea when it comes to the Premier League's financial rules.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Thu Aug 13, 2026 11:59 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:Just a reminder to everyone that Blueco own both Chelsea and Strasbourg.

Won't be surprised if this is being done to benefit Chelsea when it comes to the Premier League's financial rules.


Chelsea bought him, and Villa did a reciprocal thing to cheat FFP, he was never worth 20 million euros. Starsburg will take the loss on him at some point unless he has a stellar season, but think, 20 million for a U21 without a first-team game !!!!

We need pace, so i am quite happy he isn't coming

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 5:43 am

montyblue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:There we are so wintle and kellyman our best 2 last season no longer with us ,but hold on what we have all been waiting for, scanlons back ffs.


Wintle was poor to average in the championship and decent at league one level and that’s where he ended up ffs.

Our manager didn’t want him and you’re still crying about that.
I’d rather trust our managers decision than yours.

No way was Kellyman one of or two best players last season. Absolutely nowhere near that. Besides we are absolutely fine in the no. 10 position as he was pretty crap as winger.

Yes Scanlon’s back but typical of you instead of looking positively at competition for Bagan your moaning as ever.



Oh here we go Mr grange End moaning as ever about me your like a little child ,
everybody apart from you thought kellyman was our saviour when salec got injured,
wintle the was player of the season and no player we presently have who was in the championship under Riza played well not just wintle, so should we ditch all the others who also played sh t in the championship ,scanlon is an easy option to sign got nothing against him personally but he is not ben davies but as usual your always looking for an argument,
you usually come in a trio surprised your on your own
and I don' t think it was crying because wintle left you sound more of a mummy's boy than me.
when wintle did' nt play we where sh.te in the middle so as usual your talking out of your ar.e.


And here’s the abuse coming as usual after I’m giving my view and honest opinion.

Where are am I moaning about you? There’s only one person constantly doing that. Read my post and I’m pointing out my views on Kellyman and Wintle.

Worcester is right, anybody that disagrees with you then you can’t debate without getting angry.

No idea what the trio means. I’m my own person, my own views and opinions.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 5:47 am

englishbluebird wrote:I personally think Scanlon is better than Bagan and would take Moylan over Kellyman
Need a couple more


It’s as see it with Scanlon pushing Bagan all the way.

Kellyman had a few really good games but was poor to average in most.

I’d prefer Moylan also given the choice but you can’t please everyone.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 5:53 am

TopCat CCFC wrote:If Chelsea want to sell Kellyman - they can't think much of him or trying to balance their books .
As I said 3 months ago give the lad a loan until the Jan transfer window - then decided what to do .


Chelsea have 40 odd senior players on their books apparently and the ‘bomb squad’ has been outlawed by FIFA so they need to offload 15 players or so.

Kellyman, is bang average at that level so was always going to be sold in my opinion.

Good luck to him but it’s no great loss we’re fine in his position.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 7:17 am

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
englishbluebird wrote:I personally think Scanlon is better than Bagan and would take Moylan over Kellyman
Need a couple more


It’s as see it with Scanlon pushing Bagan all the way.

Kellyman had a few really good games but was poor to average in most.

I’d prefer Moylan also given the choice but you can’t please everyone.

Kellyman poor to average...Wintle decent. You see the game very differently to a lot of fans.

What I saw was Kellyman save our bacon last season when Colwill and then Salech got injured. Literally saved our bacon in the 10 role and then upfront. And Wintle was POTY and players POTY.

You have some rather weird (and quite disrepecful) views pal on some of our former players.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 7:38 am

Scanlon is a decent signing. I'm sure we'll sign a few more before deadline day.
Never fall in love with a loan player

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 7:52 am

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:There we are so wintle and kellyman our best 2 last season no longer with us ,but hold on what we have all been waiting for, scanlons back ffs.


Wintle was poor to average in the championship and decent at league one level and that’s where he ended up ffs.

Our manager didn’t want him and you’re still crying about that.
I’d rather trust our managers decision than yours.

No way was Kellyman one of or two best players last season. Absolutely nowhere near that. Besides we are absolutely fine in the no. 10 position as he was pretty crap as winger.

Yes Scanlon’s back but typical of you instead of looking positively at competition for Bagan your moaning as ever.



Oh here we go Mr grange End moaning as ever about me your like a little child ,
everybody apart from you thought kellyman was our saviour when salec got injured,
wintle the was player of the season and no player we presently have who was in the championship under Riza played well not just wintle, so should we ditch all the others who also played sh t in the championship ,scanlon is an easy option to sign got nothing against him personally but he is not ben davies but as usual your always looking for an argument,
you usually come in a trio surprised your on your own
and I don' t think it was crying because wintle left you sound more of a mummy's boy than me.
when wintle did' nt play we where sh.te in the middle so as usual your talking out of your ar.e.


And here’s the abuse coming as usual after I’m giving my view and honest opinion.

Where are am I moaning about you? There’s only one person constantly doing that. Read my post and I’m pointing out my views on Kellyman and Wintle.

Worcester is right, anybody that disagrees with you then you can’t debate without getting angry.

No idea what the trio means. I’m my own person, my own views and opinions.



Your the one who said it was me "moaning as ever" used ffs and crying apart from arse where is the biggest abuse towards you ,your very touchy and you know what a trio is and your the disagree you always come to Worcester defence on everything ,he's your buddy fair enough , but you like to wind and you must see the game different to everybody in the stadium.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 7:57 am

stickywicket wrote:Scanlon is a decent signing. I'm sure we'll sign a few more before deadline day.
Never fall in love with a loan player


Ain't that the truth.

Cried for weeks when Koumas went back to West Brom.

And don't start me off on Wilfried Kanga .....

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 8:46 am

Abergavenny wrote:
Blue since 1981 wrote:Kellyman wanted to come back but Chelsea want to sell him not loan him and maybe the price is to high for us

If he goes to their sister club Strasburg then nothing we could do It will be some creative internal accounting move as was his transfer from Villa

Spot on with your analyses there. They paid £19 million for him under a creative accounting deal and will therefore suffer a huge loss if he is sold to another independant club. Strasburg will pay over the market rate for him with possibly another transfer going the other way to compensate.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 9:18 am

Maloby_Blue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
englishbluebird wrote:I personally think Scanlon is better than Bagan and would take Moylan over Kellyman
Need a couple more


It’s as see it with Scanlon pushing Bagan all the way.

Kellyman had a few really good games but was poor to average in most.

I’d prefer Moylan also given the choice but you can’t please everyone.

Kellyman poor to average...Wintle decent. You see the game very differently to a lot of fans.

What I saw was Kellyman save our bacon last season when Colwill and then Salech got injured. Literally saved our bacon in the 10 role and then upfront. And Wintle was POTY and players POTY.

You have some rather weird (and quite disrepecful) views pal on some of our former players.


Yes he was average in most games and poor on the wing. Of course he scored a few vital goals but my point was he was far from our best player like was stated.
I’d have been happy with him coming back or not. I don’t think we need him as we’re well covered in that position.

I’m not sure how my views on Kellyman as a former player is being disrespectful?
I’m intrigued.

Have you read literally hundreds of posts on here with posters not rating players of ours?

Many cursing and being abusive. That’s disrespectful - not me saying he was poor to average. That’s called an opinion.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 9:58 am

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
Maloby_Blue wrote:
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
englishbluebird wrote:I personally think Scanlon is better than Bagan and would take Moylan over Kellyman
Need a couple more


It’s as see it with Scanlon pushing Bagan all the way.

Kellyman had a few really good games but was poor to average in most.

I’d prefer Moylan also given the choice but you can’t please everyone.

Kellyman poor to average...Wintle decent. You see the game very differently to a lot of fans.

What I saw was Kellyman save our bacon last season when Colwill and then Salech got injured. Literally saved our bacon in the 10 role and then upfront. And Wintle was POTY and players POTY.

You have some rather weird (and quite disrepecful) views pal on some of our former players.


Yes he was average in most games and poor on the wing. Of course he scored a few vital goals but my point was he was far from our best player like was stated.
I’d have been happy with him coming back or not. I don’t think we need him as we’re well covered in that position.

I’m not sure how my views on Kellyman as a former player is being disrespectful?
I’m intrigued.

Have you read literally hundreds of posts on here with posters not rating players of ours?

Many cursing and being abusive. That’s disrespectful - not me saying he was poor to average. That’s called an opinion.


I liked Kellyman and wanted him to come back. But the fact that Chelsea and Strasbourg are both owned by Blueco tells us that there's a reason why he's going there, nothing we could have done.

But I do agree with your other points. You're allowed your opinion about players and certainly weren't being disrespectful with your opinion. Especially compared to some people who have been known to give players derogatory nicknames.

Re: BAD NEWS OMARI KELLYMAN NOT RETURNING BUT CITY GET

Fri Aug 14, 2026 12:00 pm

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:There we are so wintle and kellyman our best 2 last season no longer with us ,but hold on what we have all been waiting for, scanlons back ffs.


Wintle was poor to average in the championship and decent at league one level and that’s where he ended up ffs.

Our manager didn’t want him and you’re still crying about that.
I’d rather trust our managers decision than yours.

No way was Kellyman one of or two best players last season. Absolutely nowhere near that. Besides we are absolutely fine in the no. 10 position as he was pretty crap as winger.

Yes Scanlon’s back but typical of you instead of looking positively at competition for Bagan your moaning as ever.

Totally unfair analyses of Wintle. He played 150 games in the Championship in the 4 years before we went down so he can hardly be described as poor. He didn't shine at Cardiff in the championship but he did the role asked of him and was not responsible for us going down as he was on loan all season. He shone at Blackpool on loan in the championship and did last year under bbm.He was a damn sight better than "decent" last season