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Gert Schalkwyk regrets moving to Kaizer Chiefs so early

'I joined Chiefs too early'

Posted: 2012-01-23 12:34

After spending the last six months clubless, struggling with a groin injury and with no income, Gert Schalkwyk is relishing the chance to run out for Santos.

The 29-year-old signed an 18-month contract with The People’s Team on Wednesday, having started training with the club late last year.

Now with Santos, battling on the wrong side of the log table, a lot will be expected from the Schalkwyk – and he promises to deliver.

“I know Santos are struggling and I’m hoping to bring a new dimension to the team,” the former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates player tells KickOff.com. “All we really need are two wins and, if we can get that, we will be out of the woods.

“The top eight finish is very much possible as well because there’s not a big gap between us and the teams are above us.”

Since joining Chiefs from Wits, Schalkwyk’s career has had more downs than ups, and if there is one thing that the player regrets it is ignoring his former coach Roger de Sa’s advice.

“When Chiefs came in for me Roger told me to stay one more year at Wits, establish myself and an overseas offers would come. But I was excited about the prospect of playing for Kaizer Chiefs and I ignored Roger’s advice. That is one thing I still regret to this day … I still do.”

After joining Chiefs, Schalkwyk didn’t see much action under Ted Dumitru and it was only after Ernst Middendorp became the coach that the player was given more opportunities. But the arrival of Muhsin Ertugral saw Schalkwyk relegated to the bench and eventually loaned out to Bloemfontein Celtic.

After a happy spell with Siwelele, Schalkwyk joined Orlando Pirates. But a bust-up at training with coach Ruud Krol led to the player using Facebook to announce his retirement from football; something that didn’t go down well with club chairman Irvin Khoza.

A loan to Maritzburg United saw Schalkwyk reuniting with Middendorp.

Now at Santos, Schalkwyk says he will give it his best.

“I like Cape Town; it is far more relaxed than Joburg. Players don’t attract too much attention here. I’m also getting used to the Santos style of play; it is not all about long balls … we do play a bit.

I was told that I’m going to be used in my favourite position, which is behind the striker. I see this as my last chance in football and I want to grab it with both hands.”

* Look out for the next edition of KICK OFF magazine, which shows exclusive behind-the-scenes shots of Gert Schalkwyk settling in at his new home in Cape Town.

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Gucci Man: 2012-01-23 12:49

You're a waste of oxygen ..wena
Roger that OR Roger this ....the FACT is you're useless

if you were good you would still be playing for Chiefs or Pirates , maybe in Europe .

Talking nonsense mfana

Gucci Man: 2012-01-23 12:53

It's not about listening to Roger but its about been disciplined,dedicated and working hard for BIG teams......ziyabuya mfana

Chiefs & Pirates are not for the faint hearted players like you nabo Mkhuseli Siwahla,Masibusane Zongo,nabo Jabu Pule

Halejoetsoe: 2012-01-23 12:55

I think Gert Schalkwyk is one of the finest to have come out of South Africa. The only problem with him was he could not make right choices between his football career and reckless living with useless friends. Mr. Schakwyk, for you it's not about a big club or small club situation (because you beat competion where ever you went) so the off-fields behaviour affected your consistancy not coaches, clubs or anything you have got only yourself to blame, man.

Gee: 2012-01-23 12:58

I am not going to judge you boy but your problems did not start when you did not listen to Rodger. At Chiefs you were at one stage a match winner. You killed Pirates at one stage but your problem is you played 2 to 3 games became man of the match and dropped your game. Consistancy was your enemy. At Celtic you should have stayed, Siwelele loved you but you thought let me spite Chiefs by going to Pirates not that there is anything wrong with Pirates but you did well at Celtic better than when you were at Chiefs.

Mgugudi: The Treble Addict: 2012-01-23 13:00

Edictor, remove this article & post something to laugh at about KC.

Gucci, you are right Pirates & Chiefs jerseys are very heavy to wear, the likes of Gert should have worked hard instead of enjoying the life & limelight that comes with playing for these teams.

It is sad though that your zebra jersey is now light & can be worn by the likes of Ncanana,lol..

Laaste Khosi: 2012-01-23 13:01

Gertzie, luister hier hond, jy's klaar. Los die ball vir die laaities. Koop jou once 'n stand daar in die Cape flats en verkoop snoek.

Sweyts : 2012-01-23 13:02

Who's destroying players again konje????? Nisjwayela kabi ninay'wengu! Nx.

Mgugudi: The Treble Addict: 2012-01-23 13:07

Sweyts : 2012-01-23 13:02 [ Report ]

Who's destroying players again konje????? Nisjwayela kabi ninay'wengu! Nx.
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Musukungena izindaba zemizi yabantu wena Maswidi, lol. As I have said this boy found Pirates & Hobos jersey too heavy to wear. Had he joined Downs he would have peformed, phela nina nidlala niqimbile...

Gucci Man: 2012-01-23 13:07

Sweyts : 2012-01-23 13:02 [ Report ]
Who's destroying players again konje????? Nisjwayela kabi ninay'wengu! Nx.

Mamelodi Funeral Palour FC is destroying players ......ha ha ha ha ha kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa

Gucci Man: 2012-01-23 13:10

Undisputed Champ Mgugudi: 2012-01-23 13:07 [ Report ]

Bhakaniya please be honest to Sweyts .....If Gert went to Chloorkop , he would be 35th assist and coach at Sundowns now.....with his jersey written Ubunja-Ubulima instead of Ubuntu-Botho............lol

KING?: 2012-01-23 13:13

"When Chiefs came in for me Roger told me to stay one more year at Wits, establish myself and an overseas offers would come. But I was excited about the prospect of playing for Kaizer Chiefs and I ignored Roger’s advice. That is one thing I still regret to this day … I still do.”

The boy regrets joining Chiefs and this is clear unless u cant read comprehensive.

KING?: 2012-01-23 13:16

Sweyts: stay out of this because we will start talking Sipho Nunens n many others.

Gucci Man: i have to agree with you on discipline but support is also crucial for younger players who are exposed to money, cars,girls and drugs, this is fast life boss and a young person would vulnerable.

mageza: 2012-01-23 13:24

for a moment ,, i thought this was Brown Dash the Kwaito singer, Pants'ikomthunziwelanga

TshepisoMa : 2012-01-23 13:30

Many players, Tshifiwa Mbooi, regret joining Chiefs. Chiefs is a notorius career destroyer.

KING?: 2012-01-23 13:38

"I was excited about the prospect of playing for Kaizer Chiefs and I ignored Roger’s advice. That is one thing I still regret to this day … I still do.”

He is not the first player to promulgate this, Chiefs is not only destroying itself, it destroy others as well.

Dooba OPC: 2012-01-23 13:41

Sorry Waik, you did not cut it, you should have stayed a happy ghost, but Kral had Mwape and Otorugu in his plans- phela at that time they were hot players, and we all know the lifespan of a hot thing in general. If you were a star to begin with wena Schakwaik and was about to die out, you would have, like all dying stars, gone supernova, but you turned into a ghost and died into an ash and now you blame us?

KidKudu7: 2012-01-23 13:46

Its all about commitment Gert mfana omncinci...If you knew what you wanted in life, most definitely ngowudlala phesheya ngoku, period.

Laaste Khosi: 2012-01-23 13:48

@ King

He wanted to say he 'regrets joining Pirates', but the sly Kickoff editor realised that the name Chiefs sells or gets more hits then Rats, and Gert was advised to say he 'regrets joining Chiefs'. Its a fact. Anything with the headline Chiefs, people want to read. More hits for KO, and at the end of the day these Chiefs stories pay their

Laaste Khosi: 2012-01-23 13:48

their salaries.

King Don: 2012-01-23 13:54

Eish playing for Chiefs mara!!! Career is destroyed and the boy is broke. A good lesson Myeni should learn. At Downs you loose one and get one. Ask Cale, he wouldnt leave for paycut, although his career seem to be at stake.

KING?: 2012-01-23 13:55

Laaste Khosi:strange that, the Amakhosi magazine is not doing so well, also the Nike sales.

It also funny that Shabba has not been signed yet carries the so called Chiefs brand.

again why is Chiefs not attracting big names if Chiefs name is so big as you pro-claime.

Why is not rated amongst the big brands such as the Springbok,Preteas,ANC by a global superbrand status company

KidKudu7: 2012-01-23 13:56

Is nyawana aka Shabba still a zebra player???

Truth be told, he has FAILED in English (Mvela) "once more".

What a pathetic lousy useless one legged cow...nxaaa!!!

bold: 2012-01-23 13:57

Gucci Man you talk as if its personal dude. the guy does not know you.....Just chill, he was never useless when used in the right position. Remember the double impact No. 24 and 25? may u were the victim of the twins

KidKudu7: 2012-01-23 13:57

Is nyawana aka Shabba still a zebra player???

Truth be told, he has FAILED in English (Mvela) "once more".

What a pathetic lousy useless one legged cow...nxaaa!!!

KidKudu7: 2012-01-23 13:58

This nyawana aka Shabba thing, is nothing but an overrated useless cow...mooo, inkomo!!!

KING?: 2012-01-23 13:59

Which team would fire a coach and then go all the way to hire that coach again.

i am talking about Mugshin, he won cups for them, they fired him and then he did well at Ajax, they recalled him and then fired him again.

Mugshin was never a problem but Chiefs is a problem on its own.

Gucci Man: 2012-01-23 14:06

bold: 2012-01-23 13:57
Hayi dude ...you're not bold enough ....uthini grand, grand ?
Some guys mara

Mampimpana : 2012-01-23 14:19

KING, your question is easy. Your answer is Maritzburg United....

Kwapa : 2012-01-23 14:20

Now the truth comes out that eintlik Gert wrote his own aubituary @ Bucs by disrespecting Coach "treble" Krol,no wonder his friend Nik naks suit Modise followed sooner,ill -discipline will not take you anywhere boys.I guess all soccer players should learn from these hotheads on how not to be a know-all in a team.Good luck on your move to Santos and plse behave,a coach is employed to do his bit,do your own then.

Champ Mriyo (Trebble kings of SA): 2012-01-23 14:23

@ Gucci Man: 2012-01-23 12:53

Chiefs & Pirates are not for the faint hearted players
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Spoken like a true Soweto giant,ppl like Sweyts n Brazilito mus undstand that thiz 2 giants r not 4 experimentation.Sundunusa n all thiz marhurhurwana clubs r perfect platfroms 2 establish yoself as a player.Luk at Teko,he ws failin at a big team but gained his form frm a small team like Sunduwons coz of less presure.

xcvtor14 : 2012-01-23 14:33

I'm expecting Majoro to tell us same words.. Nothing else and I'm sure the likes of Nkambule are with u on that song of "Regretting playing for Chips"................CROSSBONES

Wandile : 2012-01-23 14:37

In this picture Gert looks like a 19 year old Jimmy comes to Jozi chap. Ya neh being unemployed for a while has really dealt with Gert.

To be honest, I never rated this guy highly. He was one of thos players who are always at the right palce at the right time to score ala Chichirito and Kenny Niemach style. Whether he went a year later at Chiefs is neither here nor there. He was given ample opportunities and did not crack it. Same applies at Bucs.

No excuses Meneer. Just focus on getting a salary at Santos and gain weight again! Maybe you will blame Snoek Fish if you don't crack it manje.

Gucci Man: 2012-01-23 14:47

Mriyo (TKO Champ): 2012-01-23 14:23 [ Report ]

ha ha ha ha ...are you sayin there isn't pressure now @ Chloorkop for Teko ? lol

Dada087: 2012-01-25 15:19

you are a good player Gert thats why u played for wits, celtic chiefs and pirates and u have scored goals in those teams!!!!good to see u back.