Southend United's Bilel Mohsni scores at both ends for West Ham United in trial game against Grays Athletic

11:18pm Friday 20th July 2012 in Blues By Chris Phillips

Bilel Mohsni - scored at both ends in a trial game for West Ham United Bilel Mohsni - scored at both ends in a trial game for West Ham United

BILEL Mohsni scored at both ends during an eventful trial game for West Ham United at Grays Athletic tonight.

Mohsni, who was granted permission from Southend United to play for the Hammers, inadvertently put the home-side ahead with an own goal inside the opening five minutes.

And, despite netting for his own team in the closing stages, the Frenchman was a frustrated figure at the final whistle following a 4-1 defeat.

“I'm disappointed because I scored the own goal and that set Grays on their way to win the game,” said Mohsni, 24.

“I was caught between their two strikers and had to make a tackle but, in doing so, the ball hit my shin and went in to the goal.

“That frustrated me and by the time I scored at the other end it was too late.”

Following Mohsni's own goal, Lee Flynn, Joao Carlos and Craig Pope were all on target for Grays.

And the defender is now not sure if he will figure again for West Ham at Colchester United tomorrow afternoon.

“I don't know if I will play there or not,” said Mohsni, who played the whole match against Grays at centre-back.

“I will definitely travel to the game and the manager has said I might be involved.

“However, he wants to give his first team players a good run out and, if I do play, it might only be for 15 minutes.”

Mohsni's trial with West Ham will end after the clash at the Community Stadium but he has yet to discover if he will be kept on.

Comments (7)

11:32pm Fri 20 Jul 12

swoodhou64 says...

Is this a tad surreal? Is he or is he not a Southend player? Bridges are being burnt.
Is this a tad surreal? Is he or is he not a Southend player? Bridges are being burnt. swoodhou64

12:23am Sat 21 Jul 12

SUFC1906 says...

So if West Ham don't decide to take him permanently or submit the right bid what is Mohsni's attitude going to be if ends up still at Southend? Is he going to try to prove his worth on the pitch wherever he ends up or will he be sitting on the sidelines drawing a wage but opt not to play?
So if West Ham don't decide to take him permanently or submit the right bid what is Mohsni's attitude going to be if ends up still at Southend? Is he going to try to prove his worth on the pitch wherever he ends up or will he be sitting on the sidelines drawing a wage but opt not to play? SUFC1906

9:50am Sat 21 Jul 12

Shrimpers Not Blues says...

It's clear he doesn't want to be at Southend anymore, just get rid of him.

We need players who are prepared to play for the team. We don't need mavericks that will divide that team spirit.
It's clear he doesn't want to be at Southend anymore, just get rid of him. We need players who are prepared to play for the team. We don't need mavericks that will divide that team spirit. Shrimpers Not Blues

1:27pm Sat 21 Jul 12

Nazzarooney says...

I agree......I think now he's taking the
P&@s!

Get rid. The sooner the better.
I agree......I think now he's taking the P&@s! Get rid. The sooner the better. Nazzarooney

8:47pm Sat 21 Jul 12

southendshrimper says...

he has burnt his bridges. he has gone about it the wrong way, ok say you think you can play at a higher level but don't say, that you don't want to play for your parent club again.
if worst ham bid £100'000 take it & add a sell on clause
he has burnt his bridges. he has gone about it the wrong way, ok say you think you can play at a higher level but don't say, that you don't want to play for your parent club again. if worst ham bid £100'000 take it & add a sell on clause southendshrimper

11:46pm Sun 22 Jul 12

Bubbles 75 says...

We don't really want him but we'll take him on a free if you want?!
We don't really want him but we'll take him on a free if you want?! Bubbles 75

12:54pm Mon 23 Jul 12

southlondonshrimper says...

if they are going to judge him on his abilities as a centre back expect him back at Roots Hall imminently...
if they are going to judge him on his abilities as a centre back expect him back at Roots Hall imminently... southlondonshrimper
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