Echo News Southend United looking to sign QPR striker on month-to-month loan deal

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United are looking to sign striker Hamzad Kargbo on a month to month loan deal from Queens Park Rangers, Echosport understands.

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[OldBlueLady]

Kargbo was at MTBD, part of the squad so I'd assume this is a done deal.

 

[KiwiRob]

Kargbo was at MTBD, part of the squad so I'd assume this is a done deal.

If this is a month-to-month deal, does that mean PB still has plans to bring another striker in permanently?

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

If this is a month-to-month deal, does that mean PB still has plans to bring another striker in permanently?

I have plans for travelling around Asia, that doesn't mean I can afford it.

I feel like this will be the finished squad until Akinola and ANG leave.

 

[brigg blue]

The month to month thing may well be at the request of QPR, If Kargbo is sat on the bench or not making the squad they may recall him and send him elswwhere

 

[Strykr]

If this is a month-to-month deal, does that mean PB still has plans to bring another striker in permanently?

I think it more suggests PB isnt sure he can cut the mustard and wants the option to get rid.

 

[KiwiRob]

The month to month thing may well be at the request of QPR, If Kargbo is sat on the bench or not making the squad they may recall him and send him elswwhere

Thanks brigg blue. That is a good point.

 

[in the know]

I believe the majority of these sort of deals usually result in the parent club (in this case QPR) paying the players wages if he plays, and the borrowing club (us) paying the wages if he doesnt. If its along these lines it makes sense to do a month to month deal so we are not lumbered with the wages if he's not playing but was taken for a season. In respect of Dennis, I believe hes initially he's seen as an impact sub when the opposition are tiring. The way we used to use mcglashan. Not sure about Kargbo

 

[thenobster]

In case we can’t pay the wages?

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

The month to month thing may well be at the request of QPR, If Kargbo is sat on the bench or not making the squad they may recall him and send him elswwhere

This seems unlikely to me. QPR have already let him train with us for over a month (potentially longer than his loan spell might be!) and could just be dealt with by way of a recall clause.

I think players at this level are still limited to the number of clubs they can appear for in a year but does anyone know for sure?

 

[in the know]

In case we can’t pay the wages?

Wasnt my initial thought but always a possibility with SUFC!!

 

[palexander]

I think its pretty clear Brown isnt 100% sold on Kargbo, which makes it all the odder we've courted him for so long. But constantly says "hes not ready", "will be an impact sub", "sometimes wont make the bench" etc.... hardly great for the lads confidence!

So not surprised for all parties to see a month-to-month loan. I suspect he's in till something better comes along.

 

[rigsby]

I believe the majority of these sort of deals usually result in the parent club (in this case QPR) paying the players wages if he plays, and the borrowing club (us) paying the wages if he doesnt. If its along these lines it makes sense to do a month to month deal so we are not lumbered with the wages if he's not playing but was taken for a season. In respect of Dennis, I believe hes initially he's seen as an impact sub when the opposition are tiring. The way we used to use mcglashan. Not sure about Kargbo

Plus if they get injured you have to pay their full wages whilst they are out.

Happened with Elliot Lee when he injured himself in the first training session with us and was out fro 3 months. At the time big Sam was the West Ham manager so they let us off the bill.

 

[KiwiRob]

I think its pretty clear Brown isnt 100% sold on Kargbo, which makes it all the odder we've courted him for so long. But constantly says "hes not ready", "will be an impact sub", "sometimes wont make the bench" etc.... hardly great for the lads confidence!

So not surprised for all parties to see a month-to-month loan. I suspect he's in till something better comes along.

It is just possible Kargbo turns out much better than PB anticipates.

 

[jarvisyeh]

But constantly says "hes not ready", "will be an impact sub", "sometimes wont make the bench" etc.... hardly great for the lads confidence!

Some people thrive off trying to prove someone wrong!

 

[rigsby]

Its actually a good idea to try even potential loanees before you sign them. Who was that lad from Spurs last season, so ineffective I have forgotten his name. If we could have had a proper look at him it would have never happened.

 

[tommy tucker]

do we need another lad like the one we have just released .A month to month gives the club to send him back if he does not perform rather than have him on a years contract that we are stuck with yet again

 

[overseas shrimper]

Its actually a good idea to try even potential loanees before you sign them. Who was that lad from Spurs last season, so ineffective I have forgotten his name. If we could have had a proper look at him it would have never happened.

Sterling.

 

[wiggy]

Oh great...get in an Acquah just as useless replacement and release Holmes a quality player whatever the bitter and twisted Ron lovers say.

How long before Phil walks, Martin will never change hence we are now a mid table Conference side. Holmes wants to be here but Ron has only got a cup of tea and a ham roll for the QPR static tree....unbelievable how he gets away with turning a League one well supported side in to a cheap old pile of averageness!

 

[flangejackrabbit]

Its actually a good idea to try even potential loanees before you sign them. Who was that lad from Spurs last season, so ineffective I have forgotten his name. If we could have had a proper look at him it would have never happened.

It seems to be a new trend among the people arranging loans at higher level clubs to do this at the moment as well so that they can get an idea of whether the loanee will fit into the loaning clubs squad and how much they might play.