Liam Kelly (1 Viewer)

Sky Blue Pete · Apr 23, 2021

Likely out for the season

Wonder what this means for contract talks. Certainly deserves another year or two

Liam Kelly ruled out as Sky Blues boss drops contract hint

The soon to be out of contract Sky Blues skipper limped off at Stoke City after colliding with a post in Wednesday night's 3-2 win

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Dickie · Apr 23, 2021

That’s a blow. At least we’re pretty much over the line.

The headline says ‘drops hint about new contract’ but I can’t see one.

MatthewWallis · Apr 23, 2021

One of the last paragraphs of that reads to me as if he won’t be offered a new deal

“It’s a major blow but bearing in mind the contribution he’s made over the whole season and last four years, it’s a blow to lose him at any point but his contribution is there for everyone to see and won’t be forgotten. He’s been outstanding.”

Frostie · Apr 23, 2021

Dickie said:
That’s a blow. At least we’re pretty much over the line.

The headline says ‘drops hint about new contract’ but I can’t see one.

There isn't. Typical Telegraph clickbait.

skybluesam66 · Apr 23, 2021

irrespective of his injury record, another player we should keep
we are not going to be top 6 overnight, and he has the right attitude to continue the journey

cc84cov · Apr 23, 2021

Sky Blue Pete said:
Likely out for the season

Wonder what this means for contract talks. Certainly deserves another year or two

Liam Kelly ruled out as Sky Blues boss drops contract hint

The soon to be out of contract Sky Blues skipper limped off at Stoke City after colliding with a post in Wednesday night's 3-2 win

www.google.co.uk

Won’t make a difference on regards to contract he will be offered a new 1

PVA · Apr 23, 2021

Certainly wouldn't describe it as a major blow. It'd be good to see Eccles get some more game time too

Liquid Gold · Apr 23, 2021

If Kelly leaves I hope we play him again in the cup or he comes to a game when he's (inevitably) injured.

Of all the dross we've had in the modern age he stands out and deserves legend status.

Sky Blue Pete · Apr 23, 2021

Liquid Gold said:
If Kelly leaves I hope we play him again in the cup or he comes to a game when he's (inevitably) injured.

Of all the dross we've had in the modern age he stands out and deserves legend status.

That’s bang on

skybluetony176 · Apr 23, 2021

That’s a pisser. We need our season pros more than ever, by all accounts it was the senior players who led the heart to heart after the Stoke game. For that attribute alone we need to be offering Kelly a new contract. Not that that is his only attribute.

Grendel · Apr 23, 2021

He’s done well for the club and has played a big part in getting where we are

Doubt we will renew though - he’s older injury prone and if we did sign James and Sheaf I suspect we will look elsewhere

fatso · Apr 23, 2021

skybluetony176 said:
That’s a pisser. We need our season pros more than ever, by all accounts it was the senior players who led the heart to heart after the Stoke game. For that attribute alone we need to be offering Kelly a new contract. Not that that is his only attribute.

Do you mean QPR game, or have I missed something?

CoventryUSA · Apr 23, 2021

skybluetony176 said:
That’s a pisser. We need our season pros more than ever, by all accounts it was the senior players who led the heart to heart after the Stoke game. For that attribute alone we need to be offering Kelly a new contract. Not that that is his only attribute.

If you gave out contracts for leadership, every team would have one guy that they are paying money to at 50 years old just because they can fire up the boys.

Kelly has been a great pillar of the club's rise. But if Robins and the staff don't think he will produce the next year or two at the level needed, then time to let go and replace. While you may lose his leadership, there will be someone who has the chance to step up and become that leader for the club.

TomS91 · Apr 23, 2021

Wouldn't be surprised if we offered him a new deal but with the expectation being he'd be a squad player rather than first choice.

He may well choose to leave for guaranteed football in that scenario. I'd love him to stay personally. Great attitude and never lets us down.

Grendel · Apr 23, 2021

Why is there a heart to heart after an away win at Stoke?

skyblues83 · Apr 23, 2021

Definitely deserves contract renewal.

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Frostie · Apr 23, 2021

See Turner has changed the headline now, hopefully people complained.

procdoc · Apr 23, 2021

Grendel said:
Why is there a heart to heart after an away win at Stoke?

They said ‘we better not make winning games a habit, it’ll upset Grendel’

AFCCOVENTRY · Apr 23, 2021

He’s still someone we need to keep as part of squad depth and an older head.

Offhegoes · Apr 23, 2021

Can't believe some are alright with Kelly not being offered a new deal. He is 31, not 35/36. Considering his position, he's good for another 2 years minimum. Yes he has had injury issues, but comes back quickly and always influences the games he plays in. No guarantee of James or Sheaf signing, and no-one has seen enough of Eccles to know if he is good enough for a starting position. Kelly would be the first player I'd offer a deal too.

skybluetony176 · Apr 23, 2021

fatso said:
Do you mean QPR game, or have I missed something?

Correct QPR game. Oggy was talking about it while commentating on the Stoke game.

SleepyGinger · Apr 23, 2021

In the conversation for robins best ever signing but I think this would be a good time for us to part ways. Let him go and get a good 2/3 year deal in league 1.

skybluetony176 · Apr 23, 2021

Grendel said:
Why is there a heart to heart after an away win at Stoke?

It was an accidental slip. Obviously. Unlike calling for the the most successful manager in decades to be sacked season after season. That’s called being a deliberate moron. Sorry, I mean not sitting on the fence.

Magwitch1 · Apr 23, 2021

Sky Blue Pete said:
Likely out for the season

Lucky he never broke his shin he looked in bloody agony. As for next season Kelly is the fittest player in the club, he’s just 31 no age for a player nowadays.

Grendel · Apr 23, 2021

We should to be fair offer Kelly a contract for life. It now emerges he was the key figure who gave a bollocking to the lads when they won the play off final

skybluetony176 · Apr 23, 2021

Grendel said:
We should to be fair offer Kelly a contract for life. It now emerges he was the key figure who gave a bollocking to the lads when they won the play off final

Jees you’re a drama queen.

CoventryUSA · Apr 23, 2021

Offhegoes said:
Can't believe some are alright with Kelly not being offered a new deal. He is 31, not 35/36. Considering his position, he's good for another 2 years minimum. Yes he has had injury issues, but comes back quickly and always influences the games he plays in. No guarantee of James or Sheaf signing, and no-one has seen enough of Eccles to know if he is good enough for a starting position. Kelly would be the first player I'd offer a deal too.

The best ability is availability.

If the staff doesn't trust him to stay healthy, then I can't fault them for wanting to move in a different direction.

speedie87 · Apr 23, 2021

Should stick to the old arsenal method of only giving 1 year deals to players in their 30’s, (or 2 years at half the pay)!

skybluetony176 · Apr 23, 2021

CoventryUSA said:
The best ability is availability.

If the staff doesn't trust him to stay healthy, then I can't fault them for wanting to move in a different direction.

TBF he collided with the goalpost. I’m not sure age was a contributing factor in this injury. Also his game is based on composure not running around as the fastest man on the pitch being all Roy of the Rovers. He’s the type of player that gets better with age, a bit like Gary McAllister.

junglej13 · Apr 23, 2021

Year on year Kelly's credentials have been questioned... And he's answered those questions with interest. I can probably count the amount of poor games he's had for the club on one hand... and still have spare fingers. I honestly think he must go down as the best signing the club have made in probably a decade.

ccfcricoh · Apr 23, 2021

First name on the team sheet and hands down our most important player this season.

To suggest he shouldn't get a contract is nuts.

I'm all for improving the squad in all areas and not just keeping players because we like them, but we would most likely be going down this season if it wasn't for Kelly and there is nothing to suggest he cant perform as well next season.

This season stats:

Kelly played - 23 games - points 34 - PPG 1.45 (better than QPR in 8th)
Not played - 20 games - points 17 - PPG 0.85 (worst than Wycombe)

By the end of the season he will most likely have played in exactly half the games, if he can do the same next season, he's worth a contract.

Grendel · Apr 23, 2021

ccfcricoh said:
First name on the team sheet and hands down our most important player this season.

To suggest he shouldn't get a contract is nuts.

I'm all for improving the squad in all areas and not just keeping players because we like them, but we would most likely be going down this season if it wasn't for Kelly and there is nothing to suggest he cant perform as well next season.

This season stats:

Kelly played - 23 games - points 34 - PPG 1.45 (better than QPR in 8th)
Not played - 20 games - points 17 - PPG 0.85 (worst than Wycombe)

By the end of the season he will most likely have played in exactly half the games, if he can do the same next season, he's worth a contract.

Doubt We will sign James and keep Kelly

better days · Apr 23, 2021

ccfcricoh said:
First name on the team sheet and hands down our most important player this season.

To suggest he shouldn't get a contract is nuts.

I'm all for improving the squad in all areas and not just keeping players because we like them, but we would most likely be going down this season if it wasn't for Kelly and there is nothing to suggest he cant perform as well next season.

This season stats:

Kelly played - 23 games - points 34 - PPG 1.45 (better than QPR in 8th)
Not played - 20 games - points 17 - PPG 0.85 (worst than Wycombe)

By the end of the season he will most likely have played in exactly half the games, if he can do the same next season, he's worth a contract.

Negotiations are almost certainly already taking place
The sticking point is likely to be the length of the contract as Kelly will probably want 3 years at this point in his career
I will be extremely surprised if a deal isn't done though

ccfcricoh · Apr 23, 2021

Grendel said:
Doubt We will sign James and keep Kelly

Dont disagree, i would love to have both again next season though, i'm also not sure whether we can afford James anyway, aren't his wages something ridiculous (all be it he probably knows he'll never earn that again).

i cant imagine Kelly will demand too higher wages but agree length could also be an issue, i cant see him still being as influentual in 3 seasons time so we will see!

Hobo · Apr 23, 2021

I would give him another year and club to have option of another year. It is not just his ability but is an influential figure at the club.

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