Southend defender Bilel Mohsni has completed his switch to the Blues, signing a three-month loan. Yesterday, TWTD revealed that the 25-year-old had returned to Playford Road for a second trial spell.

Boss Paul Jewell told the club site: “He was here for a week and we wanted him to stay for another few days to have a further look at him but Bilel went back to France in a bit of a huff.

“I spoke to his agent on Wednesday though and the lad was desperate to come back and show us what he can do.

“He was on a train from Paris straight away and was knocking on my office door yesterday morning, ready to go.

“He’s 6ft 3in and can play at the back, in midfield and up front. He’s dead keen to do well, has come in on a good deal for the club and will give us some physicality because we are not a big team.

“We know he’s a one-off character but he could be one of those players that can come into club from nowhere and do something.”

The 25-year-old, who has fallen out with the Shrimpers, impressed during a week-long trial last month but turned down the chance to return for a second spell and spent time with Birmingham.

Paris-born Mohsni, who is primarily a centre-half, played for French lower league clubs CO Les Ulis, US Saint-Georges and Sainte-Geneviève Sports before joining Southend after a trial in July 2010.

Southend rebuffed a £250,000 offer from Blackpool in January 2011 with Mohsni having made a good early impression.

He faced the Blues in the 1-1 pre-season draw at Roots Hall prior to the start of the 2011/12 season, playing one half at the back and one up front and almost getting himself sent off for clashing with Lee Martin, Andy Drury amongst others in a lively, effective and not a little volatile performance.

Last season, cult figure Mohsni operated as a striker and then as a winger for Paul Sturrock’s side but failed to show for the start of pre-season training this time around as he was looking to play at a higher level, subsequently joining West Ham on trial.

The Hammers were impressed enough to offer £150,000 for 6ft 3in tall Mohsni but the Shrimpers refused the offer and the player returned to France.

He subsequently spent time with Celtic on trial before moving on to Playford Road for his first spell, during which time he scored in the 6-0 U21s victory over Cardiff.

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itfc94 added 14:51 - Oct 5 Why hand DJ the number 5 shirt and Moshi the 21 shirt. That'll look so stupid! HAHA
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parkinshair added 14:52 - Oct 5 Welcome to town Moshni Monster. xxxx
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TractorBoy666 added 14:52 - Oct 5 The amount of news stories today...can't keep up. Welcome Mohsni, hope you do very well for us. Could be a surprise one as Jewell said.
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PimsNumber1 added 14:53 - Oct 5 Pleased with this.Got a feeling he will be a good player for us but he has to keep it under control. No Bruce and martin tackles.
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floridaboy added 14:53 - Oct 5 Put him in tomorrow and let him rattle Bellamy. Could be good fun that particular tussle. Play all 3 new boys. Can Mohsni play left back because we do need one!!! How about: Loach Edwards, Chambers, Higginbotham, Cresswell (no choice) JET Mohsni, N'Daw, Martin Campbell, Murphy
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bluemingood added 14:54 - Oct 5 Yeehaaa. This is the best signing of the week for me. Really interesting character.
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TractorCam added 14:55 - Oct 5 I'm quite pleased with him and DJ joining on the same day, COYB
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vanmunt added 14:55 - Oct 5 I was just thinking, what we really need at Portman Road is another loan player, only 3 to go and we can field a whole starting 11 of loaners.
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paulcooperisgod added 14:58 - Oct 5 Play them all ipswich still lose and jewell is sacked....everyones a winner
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hairbear added 14:59 - Oct 5 JEWELL OUT!!!
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Tractamatt added 14:59 - Oct 5 Mohsni,N,Daw,Murphy we're not a big team but these are 3 big units to have at your disposal.Welcome aboard I look forwards to watching to play and giving our play another dimesion.COYB
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Farmer_Giles added 15:06 - Oct 5 Thankfully Bellamy has been ruled out for tomorrow, a few guys in the office are Southend fans and they say he has quality but he is one of those players who will love one minute and hate the next. We need someone like that we are so boring and predictable right now...........
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Marcus added 15:06 - Oct 5 It's going to be quite difficult to play him out of position...
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Sindre94 added 15:11 - Oct 5 Will we be signing him in january?
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Modiaeblue added 15:11 - Oct 5 nice one, its been a good couple of days. to those moaning about the amount of loanees, you have to put it in perspective. at least 3 of them [N'Daw, Mohsni, and Murphy] are out of contract at the end of the season and are realistic targets to acquire either in january or the end of the season. Not sure about Higginbothams contract situation, but again he would be a good shout if things work out. Luongo is a classy player learning his trade, Wellens is a very good championship player, and DJ Campbell is an accomplished striker at this level. Whats to grumble about?

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casanovacrow added 15:12 - Oct 5 any option to buy fee agreed?
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itfc1981 added 15:22 - Oct 5 Could stop shots?
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trumpy added 15:25 - Oct 5 Blimey,first Tom Selleck now Keanu Reeves.Who next?
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irishtim added 15:37 - Oct 5 Welcome on board. Now shows what you can do & become a cult figure. No sendings off please.
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gazmangaz added 15:53 - Oct 5 Could do well for us, well doesnt have much to live up to !!
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Michael11 added 15:59 - Oct 5 Hope he behaves and gets his head down, will be a good signing if he does!
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Danfootie added 16:00 - Oct 5 Seen this guy play alot last season for Southend! Will be a bit like Jet brilliant on his day but some games he will just sulk! Defo will bring a lot of aggression to the team and physical presence Bit could cost us as many points as he wins us
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oscarwhiting added 16:02 - Oct 5 Great sighning I know are line up for tommarow already: Loach Edwards(c) higginbottam chambers cresswell Carson n'daw loungo Martin Cambell murphy
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runningout added 16:07 - Oct 5 mmmm, seems like a nice boy!!
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bigolconnor added 16:11 - Oct 5 Who is Tom marrow? Is he another loan signing?
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