New Boys, Moloney And Kelly

[Tom]

Personally I thought Moloney was promising, when he beds in fully I expect him to to be an integral part of the team. Much better option than Wilson (who hopefully didn't blag a contract) or Foster (eugh).

Kelly came to life in the second life (along with the rest of the lads) and was pinging some good forward aerial passes towards the box.

Happy with these two lads and hope there's more to come.

[nickolas]

I thought moloney looked decent.

I still think what little ive seen of kelly is that delboy has cost SL a few quid once again n left us with a substandard player. Hes not box to box as he stated. He hasnt put in a tackle worthy of the name, his pathetic 40 yard 'attempt' in 2nd half was a joke too.

However, only 3 games in so he clearly needs to find his feet. But i dont currently see any of the attributes derek said he was bringing to the team.

[Eco]

Moloney was excellent after a slow start. Loved his run in first half got a decent cross at the end too, sadly no one in the vicinity of it. Looked capable defending.

Kelly not sure about yet, he looks the part and played nicely in patches but shooting was woeful and passes often overhit. Pretty sure there's a lot more to come from him though.

[GrahamC]

Moloney was excellent after a slow start. Loved his run in first half got a decent cross at the end too, sadly no one in the vicinity of it. Looked capable defending.

Absolutely. That run got the crowd going, too.

If we see that sort of effort from players they'll get our backing, it was a decent debut all round from him, I thought.

[fka dagest]

I was very impressed with Moloney. About as good a debut in a City shirt as I can recall in recent seasons.

Kelly looks decent. He looks like he'll be more workmanlike and steady than spectacular.

[Nibor]

Both looked good if unspectacular, I was pleased. Moloney was pretty tired in the last 20 minutes but that's expected having not played much. They are both at an age where they can still improve a lot and they looked to have all the basics right.

[OldlandReddies]

Very good debut from Maloney, reminded me of Orr in his heyday. Kelly had a quiet game but did a lot of work without the ball. Both will fit in well and turn out to be good signings.

[Robbored]

Both did well I thought and Kelly in particular was more influential in the second half. He got far more involved with Kilkenny, Skuse and Moloney and some his play was neat if not exactly spectacular.

Moloney has Championship experience and that showed throughout. His pacy surge up the wing was the highlight.

[TRL]

Sounds good, a right back that has got some positional sense then! That is one almighty step forward

[pongo88]

Moloney was excellent after a slow start. Loved his run in first half got a decent cross at the end too, sadly no one in the vicinity of it. Looked capable defending.

Kelly not sure about yet, he looks the part and played nicely in patches but shooting was woeful and passes often overhit. Pretty sure there's a lot more to come from him though.

I thought Kelly has been a bit average, to say the least, in his first 3 matches. That said he looked better in the second half today, so hopefully he will be the “box to box” player as described by Del.

[marcofisher]

Think Kelly at 22 is a player who will start steady but get better and better as he adapts to the tempo of championship, especially as a midfielder, being chucked into a bottom placed team I wont judge him till next season but from what I've seen he looks like he has a bit more too him then Skuse and Kilkenny in midfield

[TRL]

Kelly head must be all over the place, he signed because he wanted to play for Del. I think we will see the best of him next season.

[CiderArmyy]

kelly found himself playing alot of long 40 yard diagonal balls which rarely got to the player.. not many options for him to play the short pass

[Chappers]

Will reserve judgement on Maloney, was OK, got beaten too easily on a few occasions and one good run hardly justifies OTT praise. Definitely some promising signs, but far too early to go overboard.

[biggythecity]

I thought moloney looked decent.

I still think what little ive seen of kelly is that delboy has cost SL a few quid once again n left us with a substandard player. Hes not box to box as he stated. He hasnt put in a tackle worthy of the name, his pathetic 40 yard 'attempt' in 2nd half was a joke too.

However, only 3 games in so he clearly needs to find his feet. But i dont currently see any of the attributes derek said he was bringing to the team.

i thought they both looked decent,Kelly changed the game moved more central 2nd half,i think he will prove a bargin buy from del

[Fodbarmyarmy]

KElly work rate was a big factor 2nd half.....sure he ain't showed any real prowess or threat yet but that will come......

[Red-Robbo]

To be fair to Kelly, he was being played on the right which isn't his preferred position. I'd be tempted to move Anderson out right, use Kelly centrally with Skuse and have Bryan back down the left.

As for Moloney. 50% bigger than Foster and 100% better is my verdict. An assured debut.

[MichaelRobartes]

To be fair to Kelly, he was being played on the right which isn't his preferred position. I'd be tempted to move Anderson out right, use Kelly centrally with Skuse and have Bryan back down the left.

As for Moloney. 50% bigger than Foster and 100% better is my verdict. An assured debut.

Agreed. They both did well, Kelly played much of the game out of position and did fine.

I thought that our new full back was a breath of fresh air, but to be fair I reckon I'm better than Foster and my left leg doesn't work properly from the knee down.

[Youngish]

Thought Maloney looked much more solid than Foster ever did whilst only sacrificing a little going forward. I haven't really been too impressed with Kelly though if I'm honest, he just seems like another Skuse, who I don't particularly rate. But I'll give him time, it can't have been an easy couple of weeks for him!

[redcherryberry]

Should of been Skuse wide right not Kelly. Kelly got more to his game than him.. Wouldnt be surprised if we see this change on Tuesday.

[Bugben43]

If you were told Kelly was a box to box midfielder you were conned sadly. Decent player but will sit deeper. I watched him and reported on him four times last season.... He ain't box to box. Neither however is he sub standard.

[biggythecity]

If you were told Kelly was a box to box midfielder you were conned sadly. Decent player but will sit deeper. I watched him and reported on him four times last season.... He ain't box to box. Neither however is he sub standard.

4 times makes you an expert??looks ok in the 3 ive seen him and will only get better

[bearded_red]

I thought Moloney fitted in nicely and looked much more secure than Foster generally is.

A proper, no thrills right back that enjoys defending is something we have lacked since selling Brad to QPR. Hopefully Moloney can be this, and the (very) early signs look promosing.

[Bugben43]

Didn't say he wouldn't get better. I said he's not a box to box player. As for being an expert... Yes I am actually.. I spend every Saturday watching players in the SPL and tracking them. Sadly you didn't buy any of the decent ones before you got Kelly :-)

[Drew Peacock]

KElly work rate was a big factor 2nd half.....sure he ain't showed any real prowess or threat yet but that will come......

[Drew Peacock]

Could have sworn it was his ball Davies flicked on for the winner

[Andy Horsman]

Both lads contributed to a deserved win and the entire side looked more solid with Moloney at RB. Kelly impressed and several of his passes, even the ones that didn't quite 'come off' showed a good footballing brain.

[pigeon]

Whilst Albert is out i'd quite like to see Foster there instead of Skuse/Kelly being forced out wide... Would give us a bit of pace in the wings and he is dangerous going forward as he has proved countless times

[Harry]

I still think what little ive seen of kelly is that delboy has cost SL a few quid once again n left us with a substandard player. Hes not box to box as he stated. He hasnt put in a tackle worthy of the name, his pathetic 40 yard 'attempt' in 2nd half was a joke too.

However, only 3 games in so he clearly needs to find his feet. But i dont currently see any of the attributes derek said he was bringing to the team.

Give it a rest pal! Kelly has already proven to me that he will put in a shift, make plenty of tackles and play a lot of forward, probing passes. Certainly more than a certain Bristolian hero has done!

If you were told Kelly was a box to box midfielder you were conned sadly. Decent player but will sit deeper. I watched him and reported on him four times last season.... He ain't box to box. Neither however is he sub standard.

4 times makes you an expert??looks ok in the 3 ive seen him and will only get better

I think you misunderstood the fella's point. He said he thinks Kelly is decent, but is not what was said on the tin.

For me, he's a player who can play in front of the back four or pushing on, not necessarily box-to-box, but will put himself about and cover as much grass as he needs to.

I didn't want to bring this back to our great friend Skuse, but Kelly has shown more for me in 3 games than Skuse has all season, in terms of tracking men, putting in challenges, playing forward thoughtful passes, covering ground, having a pop at goal, helping the back four and generally DOING THE JOB he's out there to do.

A much more all round and dynamic midfielder than Skuse will ever be.

[Clevedoncity]

What will be interesting is how Albert and Moloney play on the right wing when Albert gets back from the ACON. This could make us quite a force down the right wing!