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Conor Gallagher

Sheer class this young guy. Would like to see him get a year in the prem next season - Maybe stick with Charlton if they get promoted (which looks incredibly unlikely atm)

Just dont want him to join a soul sucking team like Burnley in the prem with Dyke in charge who will never give him a chance. I think Palace could be a great shout as it worked out very well for RLC, and I can see a similar path for Gallagher.

After a solid season or 2 in the prem, he'll be more than ready to join us straight into the first team.

 
Very strange that we've ended his loan with Charlton and brought him back. I wonder what the plans are for him? He was playing regular football and doing really well - I hope that this doesn't backfire.

 
DannyVblue said:
Very strange that we've ended his loan with Charlton and brought him back. I wonder what the plans are for him? He was playing regular football and doing really well - I hope that this doesn't backfire.
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Rumours are that he may go out on loan to a Premier League club. However I reckon he would get quite a few opportunities in our first team if he stays around for the second half of the season. I'd love to see that.

 
Hey mods, we have two threads for the same guy. Can we merge one with the other one?

 
He'll go on another loan next year in the prem i suspect.   I can see a scenario with him where he gets sold for 10-15m for example, and theres a buyback.  Ake style deal.

I still think he is some way off Chelsea standard,. It's very easy to overhype youngsters when they perform well in the Championship, and its also risky

 
Why we need to spend £60 -£70 million on Rice when we already have this guy.

much more mobile than Rice, not afraid to get stuck in and capable of finding a pass forward.

Showed up well today against the Liverpool midfield . 

 
turnyitb said:
Why we need to spend £60 -£70 million on Rice when we already have this guy.

much more mobile than Rice, not afraid to get stuck in and capable of finding a pass forward.

Showed up well today against the Liverpool midfield . 
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I think he'd be more likely to take the Kovacic role. Rice is a proper DM who can also play in the centre of defence. For me its Jorginho and Kovacic out along with Barkley and bring in Conor with Declan.

 
charierre said:
I think he'd be more likely to take the Kovacic role. Rice is a proper DM who can also play in the centre of defence. For me its Jorginho and Kovacic out along with Barkley and bring in Conor with Declan.
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Jorginho, Kovacic both out?

😂😂😂😂

 
charierre said:
I think he'd be more likely to take the Kovacic role. Rice is a proper DM who can also play in the centre of defence. For me its Jorginho and Kovacic out along with Barkley and bring in Conor with Declan.
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If he's a DM then how is he taking the Kovacic role? Or are you suggesting that Gallagher is on Kovacic's level or higher? Because that's even more delusional. 

 
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Slojo said:
If he's a DM then how is he taking the Kovacic role? Or are you suggesting that Gallagher is on Kovacic's level or higher? Because that's even more delusional. 
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I know you like Kovacic which is fair enough. Conor is more of an 8 than DM. If Gallagher is to come into the squad and theoretically Rice it has to be at the expense of two existing players. Jorginho just doesn’t cut it at DM and signing Rice would fill a hole in the squad for many years. The problem then exists is Gallagher good enough and how much will he improve? We already know Kovacic ceiling, he gives precious little going forward and unlikely to in the future so unfortunately he is a candidate to lose his squad position. Mount is the energy and most adaptable.Gilmore is young and on the rise, Kante is still producing. Kai we spent a fortune on. So next year it’s either another loan for Gallagher, no Rice or Kovacic or Kante sold to make room. We could of course just sell Gallagher but still have problem of an underproducing midfield.

 
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charierre said:
I know you like Kovacic which is fair enough. Conor is more of an 8 than DM. If Gallagher is to come into the squad and theoretically Rice it has to be at the expense of two existing players. Jorginho just doesn’t cut it at DM and signing Rice would fill a hole in the squad for many years. The problem then exists is Gallagher good enough and how much will he improve? We already know Kovacic ceiling, he gives precious little going forward and unlikely to in the future so unfortunately he is a candidate to lose his squad position. Mount is the energy and most adaptable.Gilmore is young and on the rise, Kante is still producing. Kai we spent a fortune on. So next year it’s either another loan for Gallagher, no Rice or Kovacic or Kante sold to make room. We could of course just sell Gallagher but still have problem of an underproducing midfield.
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You're acting like Kovacic is 30 years old. I know you weren't a fan of him in his first season, but he's improved and was one of our best players last season. I'll even admit he's been pretty meh this one though. Still, he's a good player, even at squad level. Gallagher isn't there yet for me but he does look promising. But to say Gallagher can replace Kova now? No chance. I've seen a few games where Gallagher looks way out of his depth, which is understandable for such a young player. 

Kova is 26, why does he need to leave exactly? He's a good squad player, I don't get why he's so hated by people who didn't rate him in his first season. He's versatile, works hard, and offers a good balance. Jorginho I can understand, he's become a liability. I think we do need better attackers in, but I don't think we need to ship off handy squad players because of that. 

 
Slojo said:
You're acting like Kovacic is 30 years old. I know you weren't a fan of him in his first season, but he's improved and was one of our best players last season. I'll even admit he's been pretty meh this one though. Still, he's a good player, even at squad level. Gallagher isn't there yet for me but he does look promising. But to say Gallagher can replace Kova now? No chance. I've seen a few games where Gallagher looks way out of his depth, which is understandable for such a young player. 

Kova is 26, why does he need to leave exactly? He's a good squad player, I don't get why he's so hated by people who didn't rate him in his first season. He's versatile, works hard, and offers a good balance. Jorginho I can understand, he's become a liability. I think we do need better attackers in, but I don't think we need to ship off handy squad players because of that. 
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It’s all theoretical. When we make the decision on Gallagher someone will have to go if he is to be given a squad place. We will have too many midfielders, Rice is a no brainier if we can get him,IF being the operative word, he will cost a lot! So two would have to go. It could be we sell Gallagher or allow him a further 12 months to develop on loan. I would though suggest that needing to free funds up Jorginho and Kovacic are the most likely to move on,as both seem to be peripheral to the boss’s plans at present.

 
charierre said:
It’s all theoretical. When we make the decision on Gallagher someone will have to go if he is to be given a squad place. We will have too many midfielders, Rice is a no brainier if we can get him,IF being the operative word, he will cost a lot! So two would have to go. It could be we sell Gallagher or allow him a further 12 months to develop on loan. I would though suggest that needing to free funds up Jorginho and Kovacic are the most likely to move on,as both seem to be peripheral to the boss’s plans at present.
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Jorginho yeah but Kova is still a reliable squad player. I think Frank likes him he just doesn't think he's a key player. 

He turns up when needed he just doesn't produce the goods that we really need. We need an attacking threat big time and Kova doesn't do that, he's too passive, he doesn't take the risks. Havertz was supposed to be that filler but he isn't cutting it at the moment. Gallagher is going to need another spell I think, he's not there yet. I think we can keep Kovacic/Kante/Rice/Mount/Havertz in the same midfield no problem. 

 
I have watched a few WBA games this season. I have been very impressed with Conor each time. Great to see him starting most games too. I know some would like to see Conor have another loan but I would rather see him back here next season. Probably at the expense of Jorginho. 

 
I watched a few games last season at WBA, and whilst Gallagher looked good, i never really felt he was going to make it at Chelsea, then i saw him in preseason, and it seemed pretty obvious he needed another loan. 

Ive watched 2 and half of his 3 games for Palace, and my god, this kid looks incredible. 

If he carries this form for a season, he will force himself into Tuchel's plans, no question. Id be surprised if he doesnt get his 1st England call up this season.

I think i might have got this one wrong, he looks like the real deal.

 
big blue said:
I watched a few games last season at WBA, and whilst Gallagher looked good, i never really felt he was going to make it at Chelsea, then i saw him in preseason, and it seemed pretty obvious he needed another loan. 

Ive watched 2 and half of his 3 games for Palace, and my god, this kid looks incredible. 

If he carries this form for a season, he will force himself into Tuchel's plans, no question. Id be surprised if he doesnt get his 1st England call up this season.

I think i might have got this one wrong, he looks like the real deal.
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Same. I thought he was a bit overhyped but he has continued to improve into the stratosphere. He legimitately looks a class above far more experienced players at Palace.

What's really changed so far is his attacking game. I think at youth level we saw him as a tenancious midfielder that could pick a pass and take a shot, but watching him this season he looks a proper goal-threat from midfield. 

 
SydneyChelsea said:
Same. I thought he was a bit overhyped but he has continued to improve into the stratosphere. He legimitately looks a class above far more experienced players at Palace.

What's really changed so far is his attacking game. I think at youth level we saw him as a tenancious midfielder that could pick a pass and take a shot, but watching him this season he looks a proper goal-threat from midfield. 
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Hope is he and Gilmour really develop and we can replace Kante and Jorginho from with in. Huge order as both are top top class at what they do.

 
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