Kacper Lopata

Linda Loan Shark · Mar 20, 2023

Realist said:
Who won ?

You won

davewebbsbrain · Mar 20, 2023

blues exile said:
I lived in Southend for more than 25 years up until the mid 80s but I was obviously fortunate in my circle of acquaintances that I rarely encountered the boorish, semi literate oafs that seem to be in plentiful supply now.

Not that many. Most moved away

blues exile · Mar 20, 2023

davewebbsbrain said:
Not that many. Most moved away

Not on recent evidence.

Tommy2holes · Mar 21, 2023

What time was the appeal?

Mad Cyril · Mar 21, 2023

pottster said:
Not sure how this will all work out for him, he is now not playing regular first team football or training in a professional environment. I really can't say this is a good career move for him. He would have done better moving in the summer.

He gets to spend the summer down the park with a crate of Tyske.

I call that a good career move.

Chris Powell's mate · Mar 21, 2023

Loan Shark Linda said:
You won

I don't think he gets the irony.... :Winking2:

Streaky · Mar 21, 2023

Was he seen at Chesterfield recently or where do we expect him to land?

Rob1920 · Mar 21, 2023

Can't help feeling the whole Lopata saga has been the biggest single factor in our sudden loss of form. Partly because of his ability and leadership qualities, but also bacause it must have unsettled the players to know one of them was jumping ship due to the clubs woes. It would be completely understandable for the other players to start wondering if they should do the same thing, which hardly does much for team spirit and togetherness etc. Can't blame him for taking a stand, but I do blame him for the timing & how it unfolded which did a lot of damage IMO. Don't think he'll get a great reception if he ever plays against us in the future.

Strykr · Mar 21, 2023

Rob1920 said:
Can't help feeling the whole Lopata saga has been the biggest single factor in our sudden loss of form. Partly because of his ability and leadership qualities, but also bacause it must have unsettled the players to know one of them was jumping ship due to the clubs woes. It would be completely understandable for the other players to start wondering if they should do the same thing, which hardly does much for team spirit and togetherness etc. Can't blame him for taking a stand, but I do blame him for the timing & how it unfolded which did a lot of damage IMO. Don't think he'll get a great reception if he ever plays against us in the future.

Sums it up for me.

Murkey_Mouse · Mar 21, 2023

Rob1920 said:
Can't help feeling the whole Lopata saga has been the biggest single factor in our sudden loss of form. Partly because of his ability and leadership qualities, but also bacause it must have unsettled the players to know one of them was jumping ship due to the clubs woes. It would be completely understandable for the other players to start wondering if they should do the same thing, which hardly does much for team spirit and togetherness etc. Can't blame him for taking a stand, but I do blame him for the timing & how it unfolded which did a lot of damage IMO. Don't think he'll get a great reception if he ever plays against us in the future.

Yep, you said it

I blame him for what he did to our club, the timing was all wrong.

davewebbsbrain · Mar 21, 2023

Rob1920 said:
Can't help feeling the whole Lopata saga has been the biggest single factor in our sudden loss of form. Partly because of his ability and leadership qualities, but also bacause it must have unsettled the players to know one of them was jumping ship due to the clubs woes. It would be completely understandable for the other players to start wondering if they should do the same thing, which hardly does much for team spirit and togetherness etc. Can't blame him for taking a stand, but I do blame him for the timing & how it unfolded which did a lot of damage IMO. Don't think he'll get a great reception if he ever plays against us in the future.

On the flip side we won 3 out of 4 games in Feb without Lopata in the side when he was out injured.
In the game before when Lopata got injured and came off on 54 mins, the game was 0-0. So we actually scored twice after Lopata went off so technically we won 4 of 5 games without him in the side

Yorkshire Blue · Mar 21, 2023

davewebbsbrain said:
On the flip side we won 3 out of 4 games in Feb without Lopata in the side when he was out injured.
In the game before when Lopata got injured and came off on 54 mins, the game was 0-0. So we actually scored twice after Lopata went off so technically we won 4 of 5 games without him in the side

We’ve only kept one clean sheet in the 9 games since he’s been injured though. So it’s not impossible to win without him and even go on winning streaks but it is a lot harder.

tommy tucker · Mar 21, 2023

Kat_r said:
If you wouldn’t work for free, why should he?

Im sorry i dont agree .The whole squd went unpayed .They all stuck around .And yes we have lost 4 on the bounce .But that got nothing to do with him walking out It is solely down to a chairman keeping us in the enbargo so We could not freshen up the squad .

Smiffy · Mar 21, 2023

Ooof.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1638179216578727940

Benfleet Blue · Mar 21, 2023

OldBlueLady said:
Exactly this. We're just proving we're not a pushover.

Not a pushover! For Gods sake the we player wasn’t paid his salary and his agent unpaid. Don’t think Lopata was the guilty party.
Tell HMRC that!

Shrimper95 · Mar 21, 2023

He’s coming across as a bit of a dick now.

MisterStubbs · Mar 21, 2023

Shrimper95 said:
He’s coming across as a bit of a dick now.

This.

Whilst getting one over Ron is enjoyable for us all, have some respect for the fans who once again are the ones to be losing out.

Smiffy · Mar 21, 2023

FA hearing goes the way of former Blues defender Lopata

THE FA hearing into Kacper Lopata’s departure from Southend United has gone the way of the defender.

www.echo-news.co.uk

I assume then this means we have to give up his registration and he is now free to sign for say Chesterfield or whoever...

The General · Mar 21, 2023

Shrimper95 said:
He’s coming across as a bit of a dick now.

There is only one dick and it isn't the victim. Its Ron. I can't believe people are giving him a hard time for standing up to and beating Ron. Fair play to KL.

Smiffy · Mar 21, 2023

STATEMENT: KACPER LOPATA

Today, The FA’s Contract Disputes Tribunal decided that Kacper can leave the Club.

www.southendunited.co.uk

Today, The FA’s Contract Disputes Tribunal, decided that Kacper can leave the Club.

We sought to appeal the earlier decision (made by the National League) in order to protect the Club’s interests, and whilst we are disappointed with today’s outcome, we respect the Tribunal’s decision and we will not be pursuing the matter further.

We wish Kacper every success as he embarks on the next chapter of his career.