Asked my pal at the club about him as never heard of the boy... He had been on trial for a while, longer the usual 8 weeks. So, hopefully, they have seen enough. Not one for now, but defo for the future. He's a big lump looks a bit top heavy for me, They have just released 10 of the development side which is lot. But if they aren't gonna make the grade after a 3 year scholarship then tough decisions need to be made..
If he's a bit top heavy and doesn't make the grade, we can always palm him off to the young Turk as one of Kiwi's fillies !
Thought about this yday while jet hosing the patio. The way Dozzell was sent packing, together with Kelman and Duke-Mckenna, and the incoming Frey, Haydon, Hodge and, especially, Anderson is surely evidence of discrete and efficient transfer business?
One of the few we have announced as released Other announced Uncle Albert Archer Kakay Drewe Dozzell So we seem to be still talking in some shape or form to Begovic Willock Walsh Dixon-Bonner Armstrong (I think we have a year option on his contract) And still have Kelman (2025) Richards (2025)
Stansfield maybe.... Ruddy.... you're having a laugh... older than Begovic..... although not looked that up...
Duke McKenna leaves. Another not totally unexpected decision. STEPHEN Duke-McKenna will leave QPR following the expiry of his contract this summer. The 23-year-old came through the youth ranks at Everton before joining the R’s in 2019 following a spell with Bolton Wanderers. During his time in west London, Duke-McKenna enjoyed loan periods with Torquay United, Leyton Orient and, most recently, Sutton United. The attacking midfielder made ten first-team appearances during his time in west London. CEO Christian Nourry said: "I was struck immediately by Stephen's inquisitive mind and immense desire to improve his game. "I think he demonstrated in the opportunities that he got during his recent loan spell that he is a player with a promising career further afield. "We both feel that this is the moment for him to forge his own path elsewhere. I wish him nothing but the best for the future."