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Eagle
11-10-2000, 08:04 PM
This story has just appereared on Ceefax.
Crystal Palace striker Leon McKenzie is on the verge of completing a transfer to Division Two side Peterborough.
McKenzie, who became a crowd favourite during 2 loan spells at London Road back in 1998-99 is to undergo a medical with Posh on Thursday.
McKenzie, 22, scored 9 goals during 15 games for Peterborough during his first loan spell in 1998.
After picking up an injury he returned to Palace before coming back to Peterborough for another loan.
So it seems many of Palace fans dreams have happened and McKenzie is leaving.
I personally will be very disappointed because he gave his all when he played and he loves the club as he has been there all his life and i'm sure this may well unsettle Clinton more aswell.
Sorry to see you go Leon and the best of luck.
Gaffer
11-10-2000, 08:13 PM
Leon had his chances. Yeah, I agree he gave his all (etc etc) but it's all been a bit of a struggle for him, particularly since Svensson left. However, this does mean we HAVE to get a new striker!
Baloo
11-10-2000, 08:22 PM
If he scored 9 goals in 15 appearances for Peterborough, then it's clear he is better off playing for them than he is staying with us.
What the f*ck happened in Spain? Linighan sacked, Fullarton listed, Andy Morrison signed on loan, two promising youth players going out on loan and McKenzie sold?
In the words of Harrison Ford: "I have a bad feeling about this..."
Mossinhio
11-10-2000, 08:25 PM
Leon is off then - well i won't be shedding any tears. he tried hard and for that i respect him, but frankly i don't think he was ever up to the job as a striker - putting himself about and getting booked were his strengths. Unfortunately putting the ball in the net whilst wearing a palace shirt was not...suggest he'd make a good full back.....adios leon.....
wombat
11-10-2000, 08:26 PM
Good Luck Leon!!!
Thanks for all you efforts!
Maidstoned Eagle
11-10-2000, 08:29 PM
Maybe this is wheedling out the dead wood. If it is I'm quite surprised at the people going.
Gazza1
11-10-2000, 08:36 PM
McKenzie was a tough little trier. I felt that he should have been the 1st choice striker with Morrison or Forsell supporting him this season. A long run in the 1st team would have seen his confidence and performance levels improve.
I bet he scores a stack of goals for P'boro and gets himself a big money move in the next 18 months.
Gaffer
11-10-2000, 08:38 PM
Well, Gazza1, I am sure that the chairman would have had the sense to insist on a handsome sell-on fee... (doh!)
Al From Bromley
11-10-2000, 08:41 PM
"Maybe this is wheedling out the dead wood"
Hope we got enough wood left to light a fire!!! http://www.cpfc.org/ubb/smile.gif
PS - Anyone remember the bloke in the old stand late 60's "Set them alight Palace" was the cry. Let's hope so!
Eddie McGoldrick's tash
11-10-2000, 10:37 PM
Leon has been a hero who has contributed a lot. His work rate the last two years has been fantastic and he's not a bad player but if we want to improve this team we need to admit that players like Leon and Deano are simply not good enough.
- i think it's time for him to move on with all of our best wishes for his future.
- I just hope we get demand a reasonable fee for him rather than give him away
Pete B
11-10-2000, 11:29 PM
Originally posted by Gazza1:
I bet he scores a stack of goals for P'boro and gets himself a big money move in the next 18 months.
If he does then I'll run round Selhurst naked. A tryer but very limited ability.
Grim Reaper
11-10-2000, 11:33 PM
Any mention of a fee. We were offered £375,000 for Leon when we REALLY needed the money so anything less would be bad business.
On the basis we once paid £2M for Emblen then I think a fee of £3.5M would be about right!!!
Welling Eagle
11-10-2000, 11:46 PM
Originally posted by Gazza1:
I bet he scores a stack of goals for P'boro and gets himself a big money move in the next 18 months.[/B]
You can bet your life this will happen - almost every striker who leaves Palace can score goals for any other club.
[This message has been edited by Welling Eagle (edited 11 October 2000).]
McKENZIE RETURNS TO LONDON ROAD
Sky Sports
Wednesday, October 11, 2000
Crystal Palace striker Leon McKenzie is to sign for Second Division Peterborough after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old will join Posh on Thursday morning after a medical at London Road, and is expected to make his debut against Brentford on Saturday.
Peterborough manager Barry Fry was delighted to have clinched the deal, bringing McKenzie back to the club for the second time.
Fry said: "I spent all day Tuesday talking to Alan Smith working out a deal to get Leon Mackenzie here permanently.
"I spoke to Peter Boizot (Posh chairman) and he gave me his full backing and we agreed on a transfer fee and a package to bring Leon here.
"I spoke to Leon, his wife and his agent and he's due to arrive here on Thursday to sign the forms and train with the boys, so I'm absolutely delighted.
"I've been talking to Leon all season. He's always wanted to come here, he'll sign a four year contract and move into the area, and I think he'll be welcomed with open arms by all Posh fans."
McKenzie spent two spells on loan to Peterborough in the 1998/99 season, scoring nine goals in only 15 appearances for the club.
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sideshow bob
12-10-2000, 12:31 AM
Not only will he score lots of goals in div2 , but Posh v Palace in the cup or if they were promoted you know what would happen.
dazza CPFC
12-10-2000, 01:25 AM
im so glad mckenzie's gone i hate him hes so crap he missed the open goal at huddersfield thats un4giverble but the problem is when he goes he will probley become a superstar in the futuer i doubt it
Brett
12-10-2000, 02:24 AM
Full stop Capital letter.
Snorwood Eagle
13-10-2000, 04:45 AM
So do we know how much Leon has been sold for as yet??? Every report I have seen has given not reference to one. I'm guessing we've let him go for peanuts then!
I wish Leon all the best at Peterborough, and bet that he comes back to haunt us someday. He's only 22, and many Palace fans forget that fact when they say he is talentless. He has been a victim of the youth players that Palace have been forced to use in recent years. Yes, some of them have developed beyond their years (ie. Mullins and Morrison), but I think Leon needed more time and more confidence via the reserves, as opposed to being thrown in at the deep end. I still say that with the right coaching and technique, Leon could have done extremely well for us. Let's see...
[This message has been edited by Snorwood Eagle (edited 13 October 2000).]
Maidstoned Eagle
13-10-2000, 12:55 PM
Originally posted by dazza CPFC:
im so glad mckenzie's gone i hate him hes so crap he missed the open goal at huddersfield thats un4giverble but the problem is when he goes he will probley become a superstar in the futuer i doubt it
Unlike Morrison who consistently put's them away and buries penalties?
gcwhite
14-10-2000, 02:09 AM
Originally posted by Grim Reaper:
Any mention of a fee. We were offered £375,000 for Leon when we REALLY needed the money so anything less would be bad business.
According to my local paper (Peterborough Evening Telegraph) the fee is £250K. Leon is being hailed as a returning hero. Here is a snippet from tonight's paper:
Barry Fry is set to unleash his dream strike pairing on an unsuspecting second division. New signing Leon McKenzie will partner top scorer Andy Clarke at Brentford tomorrow and the Posh manager believes his latest double act is capable of wreaking defensive havoc all over the country. Fry said; "They both have pace, they're both strong and they can both finish. It's a partnership that excites me and if they click straight away I'd expect us to start scoring goals freely. Leon's arrival has already given the club an enormous boost. I'm sure the fans are thrilled and I know that the rest of the squad is delighted to have him on board."
If Leon does start scoring then I think it will be more down to confidence than simply a drop in division. Leon feels wanted at Posh. I'm not sure he ever felt like that at Selhurst. I wish him well. I might even go to London Road and see him in action.
arussell
16-10-2000, 06:24 PM
Classic quote from the Posh website today:
"Leon failed to capitalize on several chances"
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