| Duke McKenna 00:43 - Sep 22 with 6506 views | queensparker |
Thought his mental cameo deserved a thread - came on like man possessed, just what we needed, put in two or three proper tackles and buzzed about up front when Albert and Charlie and Willock looked dead on their feet. Was really impressed. Then scored a pen.
Another one that looks like he’s got a future |  | | |  |
| Duke McKenna on 00:46 - Sep 22 with 5352 views | Boston |
He did, in fact he had me worried at first, sure he'd do something stupid...then he scored a calm cool collected penalty. So I can shut up. [Post edited 22 Sep 2021 0:46]
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| Duke McKenna on 00:47 - Sep 22 with 5344 views | GloryHunter |
Yes. Looks very promising. What a home debut. |  | | |
| Duke McKenna on 00:49 - Sep 22 with 5339 views | MrSheen |
A real tornado. Very entertaining |  | | |
| Duke McKenna on 07:27 - Sep 22 with 4869 views | RBlock |
This was obviously a huge game for him, playing against his boyhood club that released him. We were talking in the Crown beforehand about how he can sometimes try to do too much in U23 games, but there was none of that. The determination and aggression he played with was a joy, and so rousing for the crowd. Really pleased he scored his penalty as well - quality cameo for the lad and look forward to seeing more of him. |  | | |
| Duke McKenna on 08:01 - Sep 22 with 4723 views | daveB |
fully expected him to miss that penalty but took it really well, looked very promising |  | | |
| Duke McKenna on 08:14 - Sep 22 with 4679 views | E17hoop |
He did well when he came on at Orient too. Good to know we have another Willock/Chair in the pipeline. |  |
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| Duke McKenna on 08:15 - Sep 22 with 4675 views | nix |
Thanks for that. Really interesting. |  | | |
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| Duke McKenna on 08:19 - Sep 22 with 4657 views | londonscottish |
| Duke McKenna on 00:49 - Sep 22 by MrSheen |
A real tornado. Very entertaining |
+1.
He was bombing about like crazy, winning just about everything, creating havoc.
He looks really promising to me. |  |
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| Duke McKenna on 08:23 - Sep 22 with 4641 views | Wegerles_Stairs |
| Duke McKenna on 00:47 - Sep 22 by GloryHunter |
Yes. Looks very promising. What a home debut. |
Played in the previous round (and looked similarly good) too. | | | |
| Duke McKenna on 08:24 - Sep 22 with 4630 views | bosh67 |
He has real metal. From the little I have seen in his U23 games he has a bit of the Waddocks about him, which is no bad thing. And he's fast. |  |
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| Duke McKenna on 08:40 - Sep 22 with 4555 views | HAYESBOY |
From what i have seen, I like him a bit more than Bettache. Both good prospects, but McKenna looks to be a more aggressive player. Thought he looked really good against Man U youngsters when he came on in the pre season game.
Think he is 21? Bettache 20? Hopefully we can bring them on. |  |
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| Duke McKenna on 09:20 - Sep 22 with 4389 views | dmm |
| Duke McKenna on 08:40 - Sep 22 by HAYESBOY |
From what i have seen, I like him a bit more than Bettache. Both good prospects, but McKenna looks to be a more aggressive player. Thought he looked really good against Man U youngsters when he came on in the pre season game.
Think he is 21? Bettache 20? Hopefully we can bring them on. |
Both Duke-McKenna and Bettache are 21. |  | | |
| Duke McKenna on 10:06 - Sep 22 with 4229 views | stainrods_elbow |
| Duke McKenna on 08:14 - Sep 22 by E17hoop |
He did well when he came on at Orient too. Good to know we have another Willock/Chair in the pipeline. |
A different kind of player, surely? Looks much more like a thrusting ball winner than a ball player. But great to see regardless, as I think we need more bite in there at times. |  |
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| Duke McKenna on 10:07 - Sep 22 with 4219 views | stainrods_elbow |
| Duke McKenna on 08:24 - Sep 22 by bosh67 |
He has real metal. From the little I have seen in his U23 games he has a bit of the Waddocks about him, which is no bad thing. And he's fast. |
Mettle or metal? Or is he some kind of Cyberman? :-) | |
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| Duke McKenna on 10:11 - Sep 22 with 4216 views | paulhoop2 |
Seen him at under 23 level always does well is a great free kick taker too. Looks like Chris Ramsey and Paul Hall have brought a good one through there | |
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| Duke McKenna on 10:14 - Sep 22 with 4200 views | Antti_Heinola |
I was confident on his pen because he was so cool with it v orient.
Reminds me a bit of martin rowlands. I’d take that! |  |
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| Duke McKenna on 11:16 - Sep 22 with 4015 views | ParkRoyalR |
Read a write up in Liverpool Echo and he's saying how much he's enjoying the trust and confident his coaches at QPR have in him, well done Ramsey, Hall and all.
Warbs is so right in his squad approach and I think we are so lucky to have a superb coaching team who when they tell Warbs a player is ready, he trusts their judgement. Players know if they are good enough they will get a chance to play 1st team + develop their career with us.
If some of our prize assets are sold this year (Dickie + Willock) seems we are already developing ready made replacements (Dunne + Duke McKenna), first time in years you look at what we do and think, yes that makes sense, great work all round. | | | |
| Duke McKenna on 11:21 - Sep 22 with 3989 views | paulhoop2 |
Well said ParkRoyalR
Look at warbs track record of working with young players plus Neil Banfield is proven in the youth development sector after great work at Arsenal most of the up and coming academy players / under 23s that have come out of arsenal over the past 15 / 20 years or so have Been coached by him. Eustace also seems to be doing a great job too must be a reason why he stayed with us rather they take Swanseas job things are looking up for rangers | |
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| Duke McKenna on 11:52 - Sep 22 with 3902 views | ParkRoyalR |
| Duke McKenna on 11:21 - Sep 22 by paulhoop2 |
Well said ParkRoyalR
Look at warbs track record of working with young players plus Neil Banfield is proven in the youth development sector after great work at Arsenal most of the up and coming academy players / under 23s that have come out of arsenal over the past 15 / 20 years or so have Been coached by him. Eustace also seems to be doing a great job too must be a reason why he stayed with us rather they take Swanseas job things are looking up for rangers |
Agree, seems everyone enjoys going to work on a Monday, and that positivity is obvious in how well new players seem to settle (Dunne, de Wijs etc) and enjoy being part of this group. | | | |
| Duke McKenna on 12:03 - Sep 22 with 3846 views | CamberleyR |
He looks promising in the brief flashes I've seen and from that interview in the Liverpool Echo he definitely has something about him and seems very determined.
However, I'm sure the management team are lining up a loan move in the new year. At his age he needs to get some senior games under his belt to progress. Definitely worth keeping on the bench in the meantime though. |  |
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| Duke McKenna on 13:19 - Sep 22 with 3676 views | LongsufferingR |
That tackle over by ER shortly after he came on! Outstanding. Hasn't put a foot wrong in his appearances so far, and the coolness for the penalty as well. Has a big future. |  | | |
| Duke McKenna on 13:46 - Sep 22 with 3591 views | BklynRanger |
| Duke McKenna on 13:19 - Sep 22 by LongsufferingR |
That tackle over by ER shortly after he came on! Outstanding. Hasn't put a foot wrong in his appearances so far, and the coolness for the penalty as well. Has a big future. |
No pun intended but he totally picked his pocket - was one of the highlights, which is saying something. Am sure he'll watch it back a few times. |  | | |
| Duke McKenna on 14:34 - Sep 22 with 3482 views | saxbend |
We could have another Mackie on our hands if he stays that hungry throughout his career. |  | | |
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