Martin Kelly

[king7]

I think he showed everyone what a good player he is last night. They were targeting him for most of the game, majority of their attacks came down the left. He had some troubles, especially in the second half, when Maloda, Cole and occationally Drogba came at him. But what right back wouldn't experience difficulties against that opposition? He even contributed in attack, that blocked shot in the first half looked dangerous.

[piscinin]

Meireles and Lucas did a very good job protecting him.

[WaltonRed]

fast becoming one of my favourite players.

 

he should be our full back for the next run of games until Johnson pulls his finger out

[Best Believe It]

There's no way he should be dropped for the next game. Johnson is a liability at the moment and Kelly did nothing wrong when he came in.

[Mojo]

There's no way he should be dropped for the next game. Johnson is a liability at the moment and Kelly did nothing wrong when he came in.

 

Absolutely right :yes:

[MLB]

He deserves to be in the team ahead of Johnson right now.

[MLB]

Actually, Johnson is probably my third choice right back at the moment, behind Kelly and Carra.

[the walsh]

kelly has great awareness and there is no way id drop him for johnson he is our best prospect fora long time.id say carra with pace.

[G Richards]

I think ultimately Kelly will find his way into the middle and become a commanding centre half for us. Kelly and Wilson may well be the future.

[Deepz]

I think ultimately Kelly will find his way into the middle and become a commanding centre half for us. Kelly and Wilson may well be the future.

 

And Wisdom and Ayala?

[Red Nick]

There's no way he should be dropped for the next game. Johnson is a liability at the moment and Kelly did nothing wrong when he came in.

 

Beisdes been taken to the cleaners by Drogba and Malouda when he got isolated.

 

Thought he did very well but to say he did nothing wrong overstates it.

[Guest TesticleOReilly]

Beisdes been taken to the cleaners by Drogba and Malouda when he got isolated.

 

Thought he did very well but to say he did nothing wrong overstates it.

 

Being. Being. Being taken to the cleaners.

[Joey8FrogsLegs]

Did well in a big game, and looks like he's got th potenetial. But far too early to say just how good he'll be.

 

I also think centre half will be his best position long term.

[Walton Park]

He is going to make an outstanding centre half in a couple of years.

[Red Nick]

He is going to make an outstanding centre half in a couple of years.

 

For sure and why we shouldnt be spending a lot of money on CBs IMO

[18-5]

Johnson better pull his socks and deliver soon or his place in the team will be in jeopardy.

[G Richards]

And Wisdom and Ayala?

 

Ayala too. He should have a good future.

 

As for Kelly, I think if he can get games in the middle, he will quickly look every bit as good as Shawcross, Cahill or whoever else you care to mention as an up and coming solid central defender.

 

There might well be no need to spend good money in this area. I'm thinking Kelly and Wilson might be the future, with Ayala to figure too.

 

Agger is injured too much and I don't see much of a future here for him. Carra is the wise old head around the place, and if he can pass on the never-say-die attitude he showed against Chelsea at the weekend then the youngsters will benefit enormously. Soto has been a revelation considering the price we paid. And Skrtel is not bad at all when he is focused, but I think he will be surpassed by the youngsters coming through.

 

The problem is, central defence is such a vulnerable position. Still, I would give the youngsters a go and see what they've got. I've a sneaking suspicion we already have the players here to prevent us spending £15M unnecessarily.

[WaltonRed]

He'll win a full cap by the end of the season

 

I stand by this.

 

He'll play for England this season.

[Unrighteous]

For sure and why we shouldnt be spending a lot of money on CBs IMO

 

Kyrgiakos is unlikely to keep his swansong up for a long term, Carragher needs to be moved from instant starter, and Agger is broken.

 

We have great youth prospects, but we need at least one major CB purchase, or two if you want to upgrade on Skrtel.

[2pak]

Wankfest Avenue is always round the corner.

Easy to forget how much Glen contributes going forward in a team lacking attacking talent. We saw the sme with Insua and Darby not so long ago. a few decent outings and halo!

[Soleilrouge]

he had a good game but did also get skinned on the outside a couple of times

[Best Believe It]

Beisdes been taken to the cleaners by Drogba and Malouda when he got isolated.

 

Thought he did very well but to say he did nothing wrong overstates it.

 

He got bullied by Drogba on one or two occasions - name a defender Drogba hasn't bullied? We must have been watching different games because at no point do I recall Kelly being taken to the cleaners by anyone. Particularly Malouda.

[Trucker Paddy]

Drogba IMO is and had been the best striker on the planet for the last 5 years hes gona bullie many a player and Kelly handled it.Nice to see Drogba going looking for him after the game to have a few kind words. If fit Kelly has to be first choice on form, let Johnson win his place back

[Best Believe It]

Drogba IMO is and had been the best striker on the planet for the last 5 years hes gona bullie many a player and Kelly handled it.Nice to see Drogba going looking for him after the game to have a few kind words. If fit Kelly has to be first choice on form, let Johnson win his place back

 

Absolutely. It sends out the wrong message, particularly to the kids, if Johnson, who is clearly off-form, walks back into the team.

[Turkish Delight]

He got bullied by Drogba on one or two occasions - name a defender Drogba hasn't bullied? We must have been watching different games because at no point do I recall Kelly being taken to the cleaners by anyone. Particularly Malouda.

 

I thought he did very well but did tire significantly late on. I think he had cramp around the 70 minute mark and was easily beaten on a few occasion afterwards.

 

The stamina will come with games and time though and he looks a great prospect.