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Johnny Kenny

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Notorious, Jan 5, 2022.

Discuss Johnny Kenny in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. MacEwan MV3 Gold Member

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    Have to get behind him, but he’s like Ralston. We know he’s not enough, but his effort could well let him contribute.
     
  2. Mince.Charming

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    Tried and good movement but he's just not good enough.
     
  3. Peej Gold Member Gold Member

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    I like him.

    Not gonna be a great goal scorer it would seem, but think in a two up top formation he would do well, creates spaces, great energy etc

    Maybe one day once he bags a double in a game he will just start banging them in with confidence, but for now it doesn't seem likely.

    But he still offers the team something that helps create the space and bring others in to the final third.

    100% would still rather watch a game of football with him up top than Idah.

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  4. Jackie Daytona Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think there’s something there. He’s raw.

    But some of the movement was great. Lacking some composure and finish.
     
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  5. Mr Shelby Administrator Administrator

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    Lacks quality but his energy is infectious and badly needed right now.
     
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    Agreed but the difference with him and Ralston is Ralston is slow and negative. Kenny is really quick and his running and movement alone will cause issues, as well as his positivity..
     
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    Worked his * off

    Still needs to learn when to play someone in, but was constantly in good positions. Gives us more mobility than Iheanacho, albeit without the finishing,
     
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    All he can do is work hard.

    He'd be decent at any other club in Scotland. He's just not what we need, but he's all we have right now.
     
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  9. Sgt Neppers*

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    This!!! Sums him. Gives away a lot of cheap fouls as well.
     
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  10. marti~bhoy

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    Needs a goal, probably one bundled in off his *. Getting into the right areas and keeps coming back for more.
     
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  11. Foley1888

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    On the ball he is largely terrible but his work rate and movement off it are good. He should have had a hat trick tonight with the chances presented to him and probably a hat trick of assists too.

    I just don’t think he is reliable enough to play up top for us.
     
  12. Paul67 Administrator Administrator

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    I thought he did well, and was unlucky not to get his goal. His confidence would soar if he managed to get on the scoresheet and get a few games under his belt.
     
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    Dont mind him playing to be fair, good pace and energy, well involved should have scored a couple.

    He'd probably score plenty for us as well if he started every week, could be a good 3rd choice striker but really needs a spell on loan at someone where he can score 20 a season and gain the confidence he can play for us plus the backing of the fans to trust that he'll score goals.

    Currently he probably plays under the pressure of knowing he needs to score goals every time he plays cause the fans think he's pish and a wee diddy from the Irish League.
     
  14. truedub1916

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    The finishing will come, that’s a confidence thing
    I’d love the fans to really get behind him. Loads of support to really lift him
    He’s got a * of a few weeks coming up

    I’ll back any player that puts in that effort
     
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    Needs a goal but I really think his movement and work rate helped us tonight. I think they would have got out easier if Kelechi was on imo but with that being said Kelechi would have buried those chances
     
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    Mixed performance I think. Once of those performances where given that we won he will take the credit for his effort and work rate.

    But if we drop points in that game I imagine hes taking pelters for not getting on the score sheet.

    Not convinced hes at the level we need even for a back up striker.
     
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    His failure to play in a team mate on two or three occasions was way worse than his finishing. Really poor on the ball unfortunately.
     
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  19. Guchi Gucci Gold Member Gold Member

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    This is it. Absolutely ridiculous he's our starting striker now. Shameful.
     
  20. JamesM09

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    He’s isn’t good enough and it’s a scandal he’s the backup, never mind the starting striker.

    It reeks of Lewis Morgan having to play up front because Mike Johnston wasn’t fit.

    It’s rock solid evidence this club is still being abysmally run by the accountant.

    However, it’s not Kenny’s fault and he’s clearly working hard.

    We need to get behind him but we also need to ramp up the pressure on the board.
     
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