Question Kalala and Gilbert

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Am I right in thinking that the contracts for these two players expired at the end of June?

There has been no announcement on the official site (but that is not unusual) so are we to presume that they are no longer on our books?

 

[Beefy]

Until we hear differently I'd assume that they are no longer Southend players.

I doubt Kalala will get a contract anywhere else whilst he's injured so maybe there will be somethnig here for him when he's fit again if we've not signed a replacement.

 

[Mick]

The worth of Kalala is dependent on whether we are going to have more possession or less possession than our opponents. He is probably our best player when the opposition have the ball, but our worst when we have it.

Better sign him up, then.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

The worth of Kalala is dependent on whether we are going to have more possession or less possession than our opponents. He is probably our best player when the opposition have the ball, but our worst when we have it.

Better sign him up, then.

That. Ooooohhhh - suit you. :smiles:

 

[DTS]

The worth of Kalala is dependent on whether we are going to have more possession or less possession than our opponents. He is probably our best player when the opposition have the ball, but our worst when we have it.

Better sign him up, then.

Agreed fully. For me he is almost useless going forward and I dont even rate him that much as an anchor man.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Do any of the players on the "players profile" section of the Southend website still play for us ............:omg:

 

[dannypav]

The worth of Kalala is dependent on whether we are going to have more possession or less possession than our opponents. He is probably our best player when the opposition have the ball, but our worst when we have it.

Better sign him up, then.

Hey , that's a bit unfair on Gilbert.
He's at least his match when we have the ball...........................

 

[Onion_Bag_Dave]

Kalala is quality when we don't have the ball as you have said! I think he is useful going forward but only once he has won the ball from an opponent! Once he has tackled or intercepted he usually finds a ball to a front man or winger! But he isn't creative, well he wasn't last year!

 

[Napster]

Kalala is quality when we don't have the ball

Gilbert's quality when we don't have the ball. It's when he has it we worry.

 

[southendkid]

Random question: why does Gilbert get so much grief for hoofing the ball to noone when our center backs do the exact same thing?

 

[Jam_Man]

Random question: why does Gilbert get so much grief for hoofing the ball to noone when our center backs do the exact same thing?

Because they dont have the outlets a full back has.

To be fair to Gilbert he did it because he was told to, when we played better football in the latter stages his performances "improved", which Im sure was because he wasnt trying to hit "driect passes".

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I wonder if Kalala is comparable (obviously down leagues etc) in a situation like Lampard and Gerard in that he had difficulty playing alongside Grantie, he had some good games and I am trying to recall who he was partnered with then; I think it was when Timlin first came and they were both working better together. Gilbert has some good qualities but hoofing and moaning are not wanted: if he cuts those two traits out then he has a place for me at The Hall and is welcome to compete for a starting place.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

I think I made Kalala my man of the match away at Accers ......... but that was probably the best game I saw him play.

I think it is clear to me that getting the central midfield pairing (or trio) right for next season (and then making sure they are not injured and suspended) is going to be an important factor.

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

I would be very disappointed to see Kalala go, would leave us far too light in the middle

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

Excellent to play in a 4-5-1 formation, wouldn't really want to see him in a 4-4-2 at home though but hes definately good backup and I wouldn't be annoyed if he was first choice alongside Timlin, although we do need another CM

 

[onlyonekingkevin]

personally i would try and sign Jean-Francois Christophe if you want a strong centre mid who can make a tackle and find the back of the net hes the man [h=1][/h]

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

personally i would try and sign Jean-Francois Christophe if you want a strong centre mid who can make a tackle and find the back of the net hes the man

Good call!

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Good call!

Have you had too much sun?!?

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

So now we are just waiting on news of Kalala - when does training resume? This Saturday?

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

So now we are just waiting on news of Kalala - when does training resume? This Saturday?

Yes........................