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Crystal Palace will not make a decision on Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala until June

Shabba will have to wait until June

Posted: 2012-01-27 12:37

Siphiwe Tshabalala's hopes of sealing a move to English Championship side Crystal Palace are still alive – but he will have to wait and see whether they will offer him a deal.

'Shabba' had been due to sign a new contract at Kaizer Chiefs earlier this week, but asked for three days to "think over his future" in the hope that Palace would come up with an offer.

But Palace spokesman Terry Byfield reveals that manager Dougie Freedman is still mulling whether to make a move for the 27-year-old, although he ruled out a switch in the January transfer window.

"I'm not expecting anything to happen between now and the end of the month. The deadline is on Tuesday so it doesn't look like he will be signing immediately," he tells KickOff.com.

"I think Dougie's happy about what he saw in the trial and he's going to look at it again in the summer. He's aware that they would have to pay a fee if he signs a new contract … but I couldn't say whether that would make a difference or not."

Tshabalala spent a week on trial in south London, but Palace's defeat to Cardiff City in the Carling Cup semi-final on Tuesday put paid to his hopes of being offered a pre-contract agreement this week.

"I've spoken to Palace and they aren't in a position to offer a contract at the moment so that means we have to wait," Shabba's agent Jazzman Mahlakgane says.

"Shabba was hoping to do the deal now but we will have to have a discussion and see where he wants to go from here."

Chiefs announced on their website last week that Tshabalala was due to pen a new deal at Naturena, but the former Free State Stars man asked to delay his decision until today.

However, Mahlakgane refused to comment on whether he would now sign the contract – believed to run for three years.

"We are in Kimberley for a funeral so we will only discuss what is going to happen after that is over," he says.

"The matter is between us and Chiefs and we have agreed we won't be going public on it."

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Liesbeeck: 2012-01-27 12:50

Shabba must just sign with his current team and forget about overseas deal.

Mukai: 2012-01-27 12:54

And Chiefs are supposed to wait while he dithers? I am sure there are many players who would want in on his position.

Palace does not want him enough and are just toying with the poor chap. To any thinking person, wouldn't it make more sense for them to get him now at the moment of crisis if he has stellar qualities? If he met the qualities they need to add to their depth, especially with their defeat, they would have been all over him like a cheap suit.

Siyaz: 2012-01-27 12:56

Shabba, sign the Chiefs contract. These moegoes are taking you for a ride. They can see you are desperate to play overseas. At the end they will pay you peanuts. You must also start looking for a new manager.

 : 2012-01-27 12:57

let sabalala go 2 b a benchwarmer 'nd he'll cum bak 2 sundowns 2 b a kit manager, show dem sabalala show dem

Mamoduwe : 2012-01-27 12:57

It remains a Catct 22 situation for both MONEY-HUNGRY Bobsteak and Shabba.

Somebody is gonna gut HURT, big time. And Crystal Palace is enjoying everything in the process.



Yellow I Was, Yellow I Am & Yellow I Will Remain! [SMILING:-)]

Swona Champ!: 2012-01-27 12:57

overated! thats all I can say!

TP : 2012-01-27 13:01

If I was Bobby I will let this guy go even if selling him locally.

Siphiwe need to wake up & realize if he was that good this issue shouldn't be dragging as the offer could be made.

Why is he so obsessed with playing in the UK?

His technical ability also gives him limitations as I have never seen him using a right leg even on a shot pass.

Players in his mould like Di Maria,Malouda,Parker are able to use their weak foot.

I'm sorry to say this,he might be a nice lad but maybe his business manager need to market him in lower league in Europe if he's that desparate but the problem with that is he'll be getting a same or less salary as in South Africa.

TP : 2012-01-27 13:05

If I was Bobby I will let this guy go even if selling him locally.

Siphiwe need to wake up & realize if he was that good this issue shouldn't be dragging as the offer could have been made by Palace.

Why is he so obsessed with playing in the UK?

His technical ability also gives him limitations as I have never seen him using a right foot even on a shot pass.

Players in his mould like Di Maria,Malouda,Parker are able to use their weak foot.

I'm sorry to say this,he might be a nice lad but maybe his business manager need to market him in lower league in Europe if he's that desperate but the problem with that is he'll be getting a same or less salary as in South Africa.

brazilitto : 2012-01-27 13:15

He is just a looser and am sure Crystal Palace are aware of that. He is willing to sell his soul to people who don't want him. Y shabba y. A poor looser who is embarrassing not only himself but every ada player in our land. Sies waze wawumahosha wemfana kazi wathathwaphi

rulani: 2012-01-27 13:18

The worse thing that could happen would be not signing with Chiefs, the Palace dont want you indefinitely, then Sunflowers take you for free, then you play 3 games, you get wasted in the banch, then you loose the Captaincy at Bafana! then you mull retiring!

Sign the contract Shabba! if Palace want you, they will take you even if it means buying you. Atleast your future is secured. You got to go to the club that really want you.

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2012-01-27 13:19

YOH, HAI NGEKE PHELA. Last week they said they are close to clinching a deal. Then they said this past Monday 23/01/2012 that this Nyawana will get his "package". Then, we get a report that we need to wait until Wednesday, which was two days ago but that day came and went and no word from KickOff. And now today, they wanna say he must wait until June. Hey maan, if this was not inkomo, he would've been signed ages ago.

Argh maan u know even Real Goboza and generations have better plots than this animal story. This is turning out to be one of those myths now; he comes, he goes, he stays, he signs? Kanti zikhiphani?

We want REAL stories with value, not hopefulls. Only time one can believe in Hope is when Obama speaks, but hope being spoken about a chimp from Nazoorena, that is HOPELESS!!!!!

Swona Champ!: 2012-01-27 13:20

Leopards would be a great destination for this boy, at chiefs? he'll be wasted, only if they can sign Steve as a coach! then madala nengomashe will make the bench hot,

KidKudu7: 2012-01-27 13:22

Le mbuzi is going nowhere...case closed.

bucselona : 2012-01-27 13:23

Guyz dont b suprised by shabba move in july to bucs. De is no deal at crystal palace, shabba and his agent were just making an excuse 4 nt signing a contract renewal at chiefs. Shabba is tired of playing 4 zimbabwean national team. Shabba going 2 bucs, home of champs! Watch dis space!!

KidKudu7: 2012-01-27 13:26

@ Matt9744

Say it again man...this is just an overrated cow, period.

Dont Jella: 2012-01-27 13:26

LMAO really no hope for you Mr.Shabba this is the 100th time you go for trials abroad and not make it...Stick with the Zebras mavethu thats where you belong!!!! To play abroad you actually have to be good!

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-27 13:27

He he he he!!!!! The parapledgic Nyawana failed the auditions again!!!! Let me take this opportunity to welcome you back to the Renewal FC team. Just renew your contract. This is bad news for the fans, it means Myeni will go to pirates or Sundom or return to Wits. Phela you all know cheap only sign cheap Zimbos or sell 1 cow overseas to buy a player at home. Remember Musona/Parker deal!!

robby : 2012-01-27 13:28

eish!mara die man angafanelwa yijezi leSUNDOWNS lets wait and see time will tell.i smell a rat here but not a toothless one sorry.

brazilitto : 2012-01-27 13:31

Do u know that if Palace don't sign him in June that will give bobby an opportunity to increase his salary cos nobody want dis thing anymore. Just sign with chivs, if bekufuna bazokuthenga, just like any ada gud player. Intombi iyazishelela oh shame!

Bucselona : 2012-01-27 13:31

Breaking news: The mighty Orlando Pirates signed sifiso Myeni from Wits. You don't pay 4 dis Info! Up the Bucs!

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-27 13:31

This guy must be banned from attending trials ever again.But I think this trial was to blind fat Bobby, thats why Palace said he was visiting his friend Kagiso and keeping fit since Bafana is not in AFCON.

Kgadima: 2012-01-27 13:33

My advice to Shabba would be to negotiate a 5 year contract with Chiefs,if he takes the 3 years offered now it will work against him at his next contract as Chiefs only offer players over 30 contracts of one year.By then his market value would have decreased as well.He should stay in the country and look after his business interests.Should he leave he will lose all his businesses as we all know that no business can survive if the owner is not present.

Dont Jella: 2012-01-27 13:33

LMAO really no hope for you Mr.Shabba this is the 100th time you go for trials abroad and not make it...Stick with the Zebras mavethu thats where you belong!!!! To play abroad you actually have to be good!

KidKudu7: 2012-01-27 13:34

Who is fooling who at the farm house?

!abijan95? : 2012-01-27 13:45

@Bucselona "who's fooling who at Pirates " hayi mani Smphiwe "who's fooling who @Palace" if Tshabalala is not signing for Chivs waiting Zulu Palace I'm afraid Motsepe will be fooling Bobby.

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-27 13:45

Shabba Mfana just sign for Zim National team and stay at the farm, its better than warming a bench at Mvela and lose your guaranteed Bafana spot.

Motlokoa  : 2012-01-27 13:46

Thoght so much,who in his right frame of mind wud sign a one legged cow who is always fishy n cheapy?

Hope u enjoyed the winter holidays like u always do wena Nyaoza kwedini.

This thing is average n i hope wena leqaqana indini bare u copahead u wil right something about this ''abnornal load''of bull dust called Crystal Nyaoza.

De Bruin!!!: 2012-01-27 13:55

Bucselona : 2012-01-27 13:31 [ Report ]


Breaking news: The mighty Orlando Pirates signed sifiso Myeni from Wits. You don't pay 4 dis Info! Up the Bucs!

is it true o r u jst fooling wth us?
we nid myeni 2 board our cruizng ship ASAP...
bucs rule

xcvtor14 : 2012-01-27 13:56

Can the Media stop selling Shabba?? This is too much even him Nyawana can't take anymore, he knows what happened with his trials.. I'm not buying this, the truth is Media guys are afraid to break the shackles this is clear Shabba failed Trails.............CROSSBONES

Fela: 2012-01-27 14:00

Does this mean he has to go for another trial in June?

And this is supposed to be South Africa's best player?

Something is wrong here, why cant this team jus sign him if they really want to. Why cannot he be signed outright? lol i forgot he has got one leg...and he is a zebra.

Dr_Prof_(Soccer Analyst_Anti-KickOff and Soccer Laduma): 2012-01-27 14:01

The problem with this boring deal is that:
This deal is discussed over the media, and surprisingly,Shabba is still contracted to Kaizer Chiefs and he was sent for trials by Kaizer Chiefs, I thought it will be KC leading the contractual negotiations./
2. Jazzman, is at ease to comment on Shabba and Crystal Palace issues while he is still in Kimberly but when he has to do the same with Kaizer Chiefs, he is busy with funeral preparation, mind you he just have to give Tau's family moral support - not to act as if he the one organising the funeral
3. Like I said before, Crystal undermined SA teams and this is fuelled by the incompetent SA media, they never contact KC but go all the way to interview palace staff
4. I think Shabba must with peace leave Kaizer Chiefs, VV once said Shabba's mind isn't at KC, he works with him on daily basis, for Heaven sake, Shabba can't see that Palace doesn't value him that much, come on man, are you such desperate to play overseas to an extent that you are prepared to sell yourself such cheap?

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2012-01-27 14:01

Hai mfana nyawana, I think your best bet now would be to start ukushisa impepho coz your prayers to Jah and the god of the zebra nation from planet Nazoorena is not helping you. It seems the god of the zebras has fallen prey to the ignorant bafoonary fans from Nazoorena who kept chanting praises to this one-legged cow that his ancestors have exposed him even more of what a cow he and his zebra family fest are.

Nyawana, start now uguqe ngamadolo ushaye umthandazo ngempepho and forget this animal fiasco you ridding on.

Yoh, waze wasiphoxa mfana we hlokoloza!!!!

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2012-01-27 14:08

And the zebra chimp supporters aka the nazoorena animals have kept quiet thus far. They are probably looking for holes to hide under after running their cabbage mouths claiming this cow wil sign for english mvela team. Hahahahaha.

They forget that zebras can't breathe underground, hence that stunt will only prove suicidal on them. But they will be doing us all a favor since they are already brain dead.

Totalfootball : 2012-01-27 14:09

Any sensible person with a bit of experience in football can easily read between the lines that Palace is not interested.they have a big chance of signing Shabba for free,even now.you just tie him on a pre-contract if you don't want to pay a fee.Mahlakgane should have gone to Sundowns and try to get a better deal for Shabba locally.again he could still use Sundowns to play wait and see game by engaging them until end of the season in terms of negotiations while waiting for the season to end.once Chiefs realise that a rival team locally is also interested they will do anything in their power to respect this man,Pirates can also be brought in the equation just to put pressure on Chiefs as they would not want to loose their best player to a local team.you see,that's why I doubt Mahlakgane player management!that's what some agents are doing!now he is stacked because Chiefs have put ultimatum knowing that its only them and Palace in the race but once the likes Bucs and Downs can join the fray you will see Bobby will be serious.

gogowami: 2012-01-27 14:09

who's fooling who lana plz talk Ryan Cooper?

Cyborg78: 2012-01-27 14:11

All of those saying Nyawana is inkomo or a bad player are on drugs. I don't support Cable Thieves but any person who knows anything about soccer will tell you that Shabba is a very good player. In fact, one of the best in the PSL. But as Bongani Khumalo's sad situation has shown, being the best in the PSL doesn't mean you'll make the grade overseas (just ask Ntofontofo Mbesuma). Crystal Palace is playing games with him, if they wanted him they would have signed him finish and klaar and not make so many excuses.

Shabba there is nothing wrong with playing your whole career in South Africa. You are well paid and have businesses. Better to stay here and be a superstar than go play in England's Mvela.

moshoeshoe : 2012-01-27 14:13

If he don't sign a new deal..He must sit at the grand stand for the remainder of the season..this ll allow chiefs to prepare new life without him....khosi 4 life

brazilitto : 2012-01-27 14:14

@lehlohonolo. Lol lol mfanomnyama uthi unyawo! Akagupe acele kuKhoza unkulunkulu weyduphunga kwaaaaaaa

Lincoln : 2012-01-27 14:28

Mr Motsepe pls help dis guy

SABELO : 2012-01-27 14:29

I wonder why Shabba did'nt try so hard for an overseas deal when he was btwn 20 & 23 yrs, @ 27 his chances r zero just like K.Mphela.

TP : 2012-01-27 14:39

Sabelo!Remeber at his early 20's Scara Ngobese was ahead of him in team selection.

Also when he came from FS Stars he was carrying an injury which sideline him.

But anyway that's not a point but rather lack of development.

Arafat SportsTalk : 2012-01-27 14:42

Let me put it brutally clear..Shabba is an above avarage playa..he's not a superster nd i bet Dougie has realised dat..so he wont b bending ova backwards jst 2 sign hm..in fact i bliv Dougie is hoping dat Chfs offer hm a contract nd he accepts jst 2 put a snag on d Palace deal.

kulakk : 2012-01-27 14:44

Same Old Story..

Tolly.ba.Thathe : 2012-01-27 14:46

I have said it and still repeat myself...this one-legged goat is going nowhere. In England they can't take a player who belongs to the paraolympic squad and throw in the deep end and expect him to play football and a quality football for that matter.

He must just remain in the farm.

TG Mosokotso : 2012-01-27 14:51

Shabba should sign with chiefs because these people are not much interested with him because if they do they should have snatched for his services right away.

papathabang: 2012-01-27 14:53

Shabba can goooooooooooooooo ladies and Gents we have Lebese,cos i think is taking us for granted now

Ndaa: 2012-01-27 14:57

Shabba must go to Venda for rituals

subzero: 2012-01-27 15:05

@ Totalfootball, i agree with you. My suggestion is, Shabba and chiefs can have a mutual agreement that after six months he will sign a permanent three contract if Palace dont sign him. i say this coz, walkin in shabba's mocazines, he rilly want to go oversees, if the move fails, he ll prefer to be with amakhosi. so as a die hard fan of amakhosi i demand emphathy 4 shabba in this matter

Bucselona : 2012-01-27 15:13

I repeat! Breaking News: Mighty Bucs acquired the services of Sfiso Myeni on a 3 yrs deal. Myeni rejected Sunflop offer as peanuts and accepted lucrutive offer from Bucs. You don't pay 4 dis Info. Up the Bucs!

Bucselona : 2012-01-27 15:28

When unveiling the experinced Boa Morte during the week, Dr Khoza said there is another player to signed. He was refering 2 the sensational Wits skiper, Myeni. Am proud to be associated with the Big team. The words from Myeni and Morte so, am I. Up the Bucs!

Totalfootball : 2012-01-27 15:33

@Mbaakanyi

You are right my brother.modern football is big business, for clubs,players and agent and realistically this os the opportune time for Jazzman and Shabba to maximise profit/earnings but it looks like Jazzman is a confused person.if I were him I was gonna make the best possible earnings for me and the player during this time,whether Palace sign him or not.

mikea nkuna : 2012-01-27 15:42

i think shabba must stay at chiefs until de offer comes cos it seams crystal palace dey have some doutes

Disco: 2012-01-27 15:45

Just leave Chiefs ntwana. No need to stay with a team that does not have your best interest at heart, yet you give so much? That’s bull and I don’t believe you deserve that.

If Bobby can’t wait for June; then either go on Loan or stay put without a new contract. We all know that VV will use you because he needs you. Bobby has no say in that; unless if he wants to destroy the team.

Don’t think Guluva will let that happen this time around.

flash : 2012-01-27 15:56

Shabba my bror just sign yo contract na makhosi,don't make makhosi fans angry

Zosha: 2012-01-27 16:07

This cow is not going to play in England. I said this a long time ago.
His' only claim to fame was scoring the opening goal of the World Cup. He is too one footed for England. It is amazing how people rate him so highly. Just concentrate on Zebras boy.

Totalfootball : 2012-01-27 16:21

@Mbaakanyi

You are right my brother.modern football is big business, for clubs,players and agent and realistically this os the opportune time for Jazzman and Shabba to maximise profit/earnings but it looks like Jazzman is a confused person.if I were him I was gonna make the best possible earnings for me and the player during this time,whether Palace sign him or not.

Obi: 2012-01-27 16:29

Well sometimes I ask myself if you guys know that...people from outside your country even the Crystal Palace officials(bosses) can read all the negativity you write on KO about your own national team player...so how can they sign him? I've never seen such negative people...South Africans

Nka Walleski : 2012-01-27 16:38

That's the version of Nottingham Forest. Media talked a lot about Forest being impressed by what they saw in Shabba. At the end they talk about re-. Shabba boy pls just relax, sign a new contract with Kaiser Chiefs, do ur job in the field and your time will come.

Arafat: 2012-01-27 16:51

I am a Chiefs supporter but I would be glad if Shabalala can go make money out of Motsepe or Khoza if he can't go overseas so that he retire rich. If Mphela, Pelembe, Modise can earn 350 to 480k why not him. Shabalala is a worker just like ALL of us and must make hay while the sun shines.

Bobby and his family must stop thinking every player wants to play for Kaizer Chiefs and start paying just like Khoza and Motsepe does.

Patt\'wayne : 2012-01-27 17:00

Eish it's bad news 4Shabba.

msp : 2012-01-27 17:33

Sorry ntwana!if only you were still 21 years,time is not on your side,go to Pirates and get game time

NTATE MOLOI ( ZONE 14): 2012-01-27 17:50

There is no substitute for mediocrity. It's interesting that overseas coaches cannot the potential zebra supporters rave about. Sa media have tried their bit to market this player maar hey kunzima. Playas work to earn contracts whilst some are still living on past glory. In football you are as good as your last game. Age is no longer on your side chief so the decision you have to take is very crucial. Loyalty won't pay bills ask Mooki if you don't believe.

thilly : 2012-01-27 17:54

de media is trying to sell u

TP : 2012-01-27 17:56

With on 4 day to go b4 the transfer deadline & u can't distinguish between a fan/supporter & a sports journalist as we all don't know **** about transfers.

This has been a window period to remember with back & forth of this useless print houses trying to outdo each other with guess work.

Not a single transfer was got right but only speculations until confirmation when the deals where done.

Yerrrrr!Same news abt a player have been issued with up to 10 different versions.

Example of this is Sifiso Myeni:
1.Going to Sundowns
2.Pirates hijacked the deal.
3.3 big teams talking to Myeni.
4.Chiefs talking to Myeni.

During all this nonsense writing,we never got a comment or no comment statement from the player or his representative.

All this is Bullock's!

TP : 2012-01-27 18:08

This article has also been on the line for a long time.

Is it early knock off for Kickoff staff?

Vusi: 2012-01-27 18:23

Shabba is on ONEWAY ROAD TO SELF DISTRUCTION...mark my words, he will never be the same player...His world will crush down in front of his eyes...u r more secure at Chiefs brother. Apparently u r not as gud as we r made to beliv, coz any team would have snatched yo signature by now...am talking precontract...swallow yo pride and finish yo soccer in SA....i mean not even a team from Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Russia..nothing! and yu want us to beliv u r gud...am a KC fan by the way....

TAMOX : 2012-01-27 20:36

i dont think kfc will buy a players except de zim players or out of contracts players.Since kfc bcame family business is not going 4ward.De is no spokesperson,they a not willing 2 buy players

shaun : 2012-01-27 21:01

Nice

Sisa  : 2012-01-27 23:52

Shapa! guess u are not sharp enough 4get europe,age factor is costing u...harrieeeee

NTATE MOLOI ( ZONE 14): 2012-01-28 06:46

Breaking news: Yeye to wed Sfiso Myeni on the 14th Feb 2012.

Lee : 2012-01-28 07:21

Palace will not sign Shabba, why is he looking in UK. Shabba shuld go 2 France, Portugal or Sweden.

diggerjazz : 2012-01-28 07:25

He should consider joining Sundowns or Pirates and forget about an overseeas deal. Clearly, he is not good enough.

EddieWaMzilikazi: 2012-01-28 15:40

SHABBA IS A COW HE CANT EVEN MAKE IT IN A TEAM THAT IS IN MVELA LEAGUE OF ENGLAND LET ALONE PLAY IN THE PREMIERSHIP. JUST STAY AT CHIEFS AND CONTINUE WITH THE BUSINESS OF SELLING CHIPS...THATS YOUR FUTURE WHEN YOU RETIRE...SELLING CHIPS FOR A LEAVING...

Vusi: 2012-01-29 12:25

Siphiwe "going and staying at the same tym" Tshabalala,, pliz stop holding us at ransom, we have to move on....decide...FAST!!!! lots of guys in the township and those who comment badly about KC here can not think twice of a contract with Khosi....they would sign immediately...

sihle : 2012-01-30 10:12

shabba stay,we need you in the team,latley we no that your peformance waz not up 2 pair but we need stop gng 2 dat team bcoz u c they dont need u,but we nid u