Jean-Paul 'Kamudimba' Kalala: Live at Braintree tomorrow night
Following on from the S24 report that former Ipswich winger Reggie Lambe is all set to grab a trail in the friendly at Braintree Wednesday evening, is the news that a defensive midfielder in Congo international, he has 7 caps you know, Jean-Paul Kalala, is also down to try his luck in front of Blues boss Paul Sturrock.
Blimey Luggy another trialist in the middle of the park, he can't have much hope for Granty, Lee and the Tank escaping suspension next season!
He started his career in France playing for Nice before moving to Grimsby Town in 2005.
From The Mariners Jean-Paul moved on to play for Yeovil Town and Oldham Athletic before moving back to Grimsby on loan in 2008.
He re-joined Yeovil for a second spell in 2009 before signing for Bristol Rovers kast year but has been released by new boss Paul Buckle.
Is he another Jean-Francois Christophe? S24 will be a Braintree to report back! (Christophe trying his luck in Inverness we heard last!)
The Kalala Files
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jean-Paul Kamudimba Kalala | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Lubumbashi, Zaire | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999-2003 | Nice B | 118 | (3) |
| 2003-2005 | Nice | 2 | (0) |
| 2005-2006 | Grimsby Town | 21 | (5) |
| 2006-2007 | Yeovil Town | 38 | (1) |
| 2007-2009 | Oldham Athletc | 20 | (0) |
| 2008-2009 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 21 | (2) |
| 2009-2011 | Yeovil Town | 49 | (1) |
| 2011 | Bristol Rovers | 11 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2002-2006 | Congo DR | 7 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:11, 17 May 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:51, 31 January 2008 (UTC) |
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(Player info supplied by Wikipedia, for the full player info go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Paul_Kalala)
Shrimpers Pre-Season Schedule
Monday, July 11th - Dartford 0 Southend United 3
Tuesday, July 12th - Great Wakering Rovers 0 Southend United 5
Saturday, July 16th - Dundee 2 Southend United 0
Sunday, July 17th - Raith Rovers 0 Southend United 0
Wednesday, July 20th - Braintree Town (Away), 19.45. (SUFC X1)
Friday, July 22nd - IPSWICH TOWN (HOME), 19.45.
Thursday, July, 28th - NORWICH CITY (HOME), 19.45
Saturday, July 30th - Canvey Island (away), 15.00. (SUFC X1)