Kwesi Appiah is learning fast from Dougie Freedman
FEW could begrudge Kwesi Appiah when he agreed to leave Margate for the bright lights of Championship side Crystal Palace in January.
Goal-machine Appiah had banged in 35 goals in all competitions for the Blues up to January, the kind of form that persuaded Palace manager Dougie Freedman to sign the Arsenal fan on deadline day.
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Kwesi Appiah moved to Crystal Palace from Margate
It is fair to say that Margate have struggled for goals since Appiah left, but he was back at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday night to see his former employers lose 2-0 in their final home match of the season against Wealdstone.
The Advertiser caught up with Appiah before the game to see how he had adapted to life in the Championship.
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The 21-year-old said: "I am having a ball at Palace. It is a fantastic place to play football.
"My first day at Palace was quite overwhelming. I had been at that level before with Peterborough, but this time it was a different challenge.
"I have learnt so much in the few months I have been there from the gaffer (Dougie Freedman) and my team-mates, my game has improved so much in such a short space of time.
"I owe Margate and Chris Kinnear a lot for getting me to where I am today. It was sad to leave, but the Palace offer was one I just couldn't refuse."
Just walking around Hartsdown with Appiah before the game, it was clear that he is still held in the highest regard by Margate fans.
He was more than happy to sign autographs, pose for pictures and chat with the fans pre-match and for a 21-year-old lad living the dream, he is keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
"Obviously I want to be a success and score as many goals as I can, that's why Palace bought me," he said.
"I don't want to get too far ahead of myself, I know I need to work hard in training and impress when I get a chance on the pitch.
"It's nice to come back down to Margate and catch up with Chris and the lads.
"It is a great club and I have nothing but respect for them.
"Hopefully they can start to climb up the leagues because it is what they deserve."
Comments
by fatclub
Friday, April 27 2012, 7:59PM
“I note that the date for season tickets sales for next year has been extended, does any one else read into this the same as I do, Sales are down due to the way Freedman sets out his team defencively either at home or away, As Paul of Dorset stated he might as well go and watch Dorchester & if Hamlet get promoted I might go and watch them, Not forking out £30 travel expences for tomorrows game in the rain will stay at home and have a bet on the GEEGEE's at least I can see where my money is going.”
by Leecroydon
Friday, April 27 2012, 12:48PM
“Luis,
It`s deja vu, we always get a prediction from you about the following season, you`ve told us many, many daft things, Lee, John & Andrew would get 20 goals between them for a season, Calvin Andrew, can play on the left wing or up the middle & he will score goals, Wright, Garvan & Couango are quality players, give Burley more time, he is doing a good job, we were heading for Division 1 at the time, Easter is a quality finisher & many, many more.
Luis, your comments, views & predictions are taken with a pinch of salt, let`s hope you finally get 1 correct next season, but Luis, in the olden days, you would`ve have been the Kings Jester, in the present time, you are the Resident Comedian & i think most of us Sane 1`s on here, feel this site would be pretty boring, without your `expert` comments, views & predictions, keep up the good work, Luis & keep taking the MEDICATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
by loftymaidston
Friday, April 27 2012, 11:30AM
“Luis, your kidding, according to you, Calvin Andrew is a top class striker.
How come then Palace are unlikely to renew his Contract.
Soon thanged you mind, you Turncoat.”
by rambo_3
Friday, April 27 2012, 10:38AM
“Calvin Andrew's Contract Runs out and Will Leave After Falling Down Pecking Order,That's Football,Move on.”
by loftymaidston
Friday, April 27 2012, 10:18AM
“So know all Luis, how come you missed out Calvin Andrew, you hypocrite.
How many goals has he scored at Orient?
I doubt whether Easter will be at Palace next Season, so wrong again Luis.”
by rambo_3
Friday, April 27 2012, 10:00AM
“Oh!And Lets Hope,hes Involved Tomorrow,and the Scoring Starts.”
by rambo_3
Friday, April 27 2012, 9:59AM
“I can see,Kwesi Appiah,getting the Goals,Next Season,Along with others like,Darren Ambrose,Jermaine Easter,Glenn Murray,Antonio Pedroza,Ibra Sekajja,Sean Scannell,Wilf Zaha,& Any New Signings Made.To became,the Next,Andy Johnson or Ian Wright and,Help,as get where,we All,want to be.”