AFC Sudbury are delighted to welcome Kane Gilbert to AFC Sudbury. Kane has had recent spells with Canvey Island, Halstead Town and Brightlingsea Regent and we look forward to seeing him in action in a yellow shirt.

Kane comments on his arrival, "I’m delighted to join AFC Sudbury. I can’t wait to get going & to help contribute towards the team’s success! I’m looking forward to the first game already".

We did a quick Q&A with Kane, Getting to know your newest ‘Yellow’

Name?
Kane Gilbert

Age?
26

Nickname?
Kano

Describe your footballing style in one sentence?
Someone who likes to take risks, technical, energetic, never gives up

What boots do you wear?
Nike Tiempo, they have to be leather

Instagram/Twitter handles?
Instagram: 7kanegilbert Twitter: @7kanegilbert

What do you do when you’re not playing football?
Think about playing football, usually in the gym

Where do you enjoy spending your summers?
On the beach, this one in Skiathos

What’s your favourite TV show/series?
Breaking bad

What’s your favourite film?
Ted 2 at the moment

Go to beer?
Cruzcampo

Signature soft drink?
Apple & raspberry J20

Dog lover or Cat man?
Tough one this, I love both. If it’s a big dog that’s me.

Tea or Coffee?
Coffee all day

Eat in or take out?
Eat in, preferably Nandos

Favourite takeaway?
Chinese on a Saturday night after 3 points

Match-day meals? Pre & Post?
Pre game porridge with fruit & honey for breakfast, then pasta for lunch.
Post match - a protein shake then whatever I fancy depending on the result.

Favourite dressing room sweet?
Haribo Tangfastics

Any pre-game rituals?
So many it’s ridiculous, left boot going on before the right just one of them.

Go to dressing room song?
Lose yourself, Eminem

And what will you sing for your induction?
Never an easy one - let me love you, Mario

What football team do you support?
Westham

Name the best ground you’ve played at?
Colchester

Who is the best player you’ve shared a pitch with?
Kwame Poku

Which professional do you admire most and why?
Good question - I’m a big fan of Bernardo Silva. I love the way he plays the game but I’d actually have to go Lamine Yamal right now, every time I watch him he sets the game alight and to do that at his age is pure craziness.

Welcome Kane - make sure you give our newest addition a warm welcome!

Early Bird season tickets have been extended for another TWO WEEKS! So make sure you contact Ash.webb@afcsudbury.co.uk to secure yours!