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Bongani Khumalo may return to Tottenham Hotspur from loan at Reading

Where to for Khumalo?

Posted: 2012-01-27 10:53

Bad news for Bongani Khumalo, as Reading are closing in on several transfer targets – including centre-back Karleigh Osborne.

The Bafana Bafana defender has been on loan at Reading from Tottenham Hotspur since the start of the season, but Brian McDermott has made it clear Khumalo is not part of his plans; he has not played since August.

The Reading Chronicle reports that Osborne is to come in from Brentford as cover in defence, as Sean Morrison has returned to Huddersfield on loan, while "Bongani Khumalo is poised to return to Spurs following an unsuccessful loan".

Brentford boss Uwe Rosler told the Chronicle: "There is strong interest [in Osborne] from Reading, but as far as I am aware they are the only one. We will wait and see whether we do a deal or not, but it has to be to the benefit of this football club."

And McDermott added: "Morrison has gone on loan to Huddersfield so there's a possibility we might bring Karleigh Osborne to cover.

"It's a not a loan, we would just take him. Bongani will go back to Spurs and we have to cover the Sean Morrison situation until the end of the season."

This despite a Spurs spokesman telling KickOff.com two weeks ago: "Bongani is signed on a season-long loan at Reading so will not be going elsewhere or returning here until the end of the season in line with the loan agreement."

After a run of seven wins in nine League matches, The Royals are fifth on the Championship table, in sight of an automatic promotion place.

The club was strapped for cash earlier in the transfer window, but new owners Thames Sports Investment have agreed to consider McDermott's transfer targets as part of their buyout of the club.

Reading are linked to a number of strikers, including Manchester United's Michael Owen, and are also clearing out players deemed surplus to requirements.

With regular centre-backs Younes Kaboul, Michael Dawson, Ledley King, and even William Gallas and Sebastien Bassong, above Khumalo in the Spurs pecking order, a move back to White Hart Lane would spell disaster for the 25-year-old Bafana Bafana man, who is desperately in need of game-time.

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kasiologist: 2012-01-27 11:13

At Spurs it was highly unlikely that you would play considering the number of defenders there especially ones who have been at Spurs for donkey's years.

Holland, Portugal or less attractive option of playing England's Mvela provided you are guaranteed game time.

SisterP: 2012-01-27 11:16

To be fair, i always thought Gould was better than Bongani Khumalo, but these coaches see things differently. He will come back and play for Amazulu. People always criticise KG, but he is playing week in and week out same with Gaxa. May be as fans we do not know soccer, why coaches prefer mostly players that we think are not good enough and our favourites are never signed or do well overseas.

lish: 2012-01-27 11:37

Bongani is a good defender....if things goes my way, Pirates should add him as he can take over from aging Legwati, this will obvious will add value and brings smooth transition of defence line as we were poor after the likes of Tshabalala gone

.....just a thought guys nothing special....

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-27 11:38

What is happening to parapledgic nyawane's move to Crystal Palace? Did he pass the audicions or its a fail again? Who is fooling who at the farm house?

Musa: 2012-01-27 11:40

My view is that he must stay there. I do not know if it is as simple as it is said. According to me, he is on loan, for which I believe he is paid in the process. I reckon, he must just persevere good used to country, play in the reserves until his loan is over and back to Spurs, if Spurs sign him, it is good, if they sell still fine, we are not going to learn anything if we give up so early. Our players must learn to persevere, if not, then their problems will start affecting the coaches for their weaknesses.

Skepe Mketule: 2012-01-27 11:52

agents rush psl plyers to epl which is very difficult , if you watch Afcon you would see players from other african countries are exported to France and all other small ligs for an exposure then come for their countries to full display them , if you have nt seen afcon see a game of Ghana vs Mali vs Guinea see real african f/ball

My suggestions try Switzerland , france, Belgium , Russia EPL will get you hot

Fhatu : 2012-01-27 11:55

Many players should learn from Khumalo's situation. Going to overseas and still don't play in first division drags down Bafana.

nhleko JPGuardiola themba xikotikoti : 2012-01-27 11:57

i think kaizer chiefs should make a move on bongani khumalo if they want 2 win a league

STANCOVIC: 2012-01-27 12:04

You can consider coming back to the PSL. It is amongst the best leagues in the world (top 10). I am sure few PSL teams can match your salary. Don't be misled by the European sceptics saying that the standard of our footbal is poor. Most of what they say about, especially before the World Cup turned out to be the opposite. But the truth is "they are what they think we are, and we are what they think they are". Ask yourself why did Benni, Morte, Sibaya, Nomvethe, Mphela, etc considered coming to the PSL? And believe me, nothing could have prevented any of these guys from securing contracts in any European league.

"Ka Bo Yello": 2012-01-27 12:11

@SisterP...To be fair, i always thought Gould was better than Bongani Khumalo, but these coaches see things differently...May be as fans we do not know soccer, why coaches prefer mostly players that we think are not good enough and our favourites are never signed or do well overseas.
.....speak for urself bra dont say "we".who is "we".if u thought that gould is better than khumalo thats ur opinion..

back to topic i think bongani must hang in there.train as much as u can without complaints even if u r not picked...Players being benched happens all over the world..even if he was in whichever league there is no guarantee that he would would into the staring 11. i disagree with u @sam when u say epl is difficult.i think it jst depends on the team you sign for.if the coach trusts the defenders he already has its difficult for him to change his combination 2ndly it may happen that the key player in ur position gets injured / loses form and the coach has no other option .he picks u then u make sure you cement ur place

deBuc: 2012-01-27 12:14

I dont understand SA players. If u get a salary of abt 250k per month, why bother going abroad if u play regularly n u can enjoy beatiful SA Women? Bench Warmers or is it Grand stand Warmers?

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2012-01-27 12:27

Relax de Bongs, those white brits are just jealous of your good command of the English language since they are well known that their English and english grammar is poor. They probably thought you are American and now felt threatened. They are just a bunch of wussies just like the editor of this website. Ja, we see Ry-GAAT Goofer!!!!

Ronza JR Moyaba: 2012-01-27 12:34

I wish nothing but the best over you Mr khumalo

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2012-01-27 13:06

@Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-27 11:38


What is happening to parapledgic nyawane's move to Crystal Palace? Did he pass the audicions or its a fail again? Who is fooling who at the farm house?

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Good question. Weren't we suppose to get news of his failure two days ago? I think the writing's on the wall, head editor of KickOff is a Zebra supporter and is scared we were gonna get all Revelation Biblical on them ignorant fools.

Hahahahaha. Back to PSL Nyawana. See at News Cafe in Maponya mall or at your Fish and chips.

rhee : 2012-01-27 14:08

I don't know why Reasign Bongani when they knw axactly he wasn't in their plans nx I call that football sickness!

gotze: 2012-01-27 16:24

and wat is happening to Slimkats move to Saude Arabia?

Debza: 2012-01-27 17:00

Honestly Gould was supposed to go for that trial at Spurs and not Khumalo. Gould who was a regular at Bafana with Bongane as cover. Even in per World Cup warm ups Gould was the regular and everyone knew he was going to start at the World Cup. He then got injured and step in Bongane, took over Gould's position and also took over his position at Spurs. I never rated him very high, but hey he is a good leader and I though with his height may be he will be a success. His Vodafone challenge was a disaster, with Spurs fans nailing him for poor performances .

TP : 2012-01-27 18:19

Bongani & SibusisoRantsoabe!

The difference between Gould & Khumalo is age.

This teams look at long term projection & Spurs probably picked Bongani solely for the return of investment.

Morgan Gould being a good player but he's almost 30 yrs if I'm correct.

He has never played in Europe & by the time he settles he could have been 32-33 leaving only 1 season of football.

He can play elsewhere overseas but definately not EPL.

Once again people go into radio station,newspapers,magazines & social media blaming Pitso Mosimane for this but he doesn't run developments.

Our players get mature at ages where they should have been at the peak overseas.

2pac: 2012-01-28 01:03

Truth is u are avarage boy got the height, great upper body, down to earth but nah u are too avarage u are not in a maulde of Rhoo "idol" Radebe, O.J "Bomb zol" Mabizela, how I wish Sangweni was your age Damn thts a Talent. u can`t offer anything special

Lee : 2012-01-28 07:37

The only advise I can give him is 2 get out of UK.

Vusi: 2012-01-29 12:30

Siphiwe "going and staying at the same tym" Tshabalala,, pliz stop holding us at ransom, we have to move on....decide...FAST!!!!