PLEASE VOTE: SCARA! We call on you!

Under Mushin Ertugral Kaizer Chiefs has played without a 'star' player; someone who is capable of involving the crowd in the game - look at what Teko Modise does at Orlando Pirates; which gives the team a psychological advantage against the opponents.

Now that Scara Ngobese is a FREE agent again; this presents Chiefs with the opportunity to bring him back where he belongs at Naturena.

If ANC members can bring Jacob Zuma back in power why can't Chiefs supporters do the same and vote / bring back their favourite player - EMMANUEL ASANDA SCARA NGOBESE... also known as “Modimo Wa Bolo”!

If you agree on Scara coming back to Chiefs vote - YES if not vote - NO or join the Facebook group - SCARA! We call on you!!

by Morobane

PSL end of Season Awards with Thulani

This passed Sunday was the League’s annual end-of-season awards ceremony at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City. Me & my friends were invited to witness this prestigious event... 2008/2009 Absa Premiership Awards.

Absa HOT Young Player:
Bongani Khumalo - SuperSport United

Absa Premiership Player's Player of the Season:
Teko Modise - Orlando Pirates

Absa Premiership Goal Keeper of the Season:
Kennedy Mweene - Free State Stars

Absa-lutley Awesome Goal:
Ryan Botha - Moroka Swallows against Bloemfontein Celtic

Absa Premiership Coach of the Season:
Gavin Hunt - SuperSport United

Absa Premiership Player of the Season:
Lucas Thwala - Orlando Pirates

Lesly Manyathela Golden Boot Award
Richard Henyekane - Golden Arrows

Absa Premiership Footballer of the Season:
Teko Modise - Orlando Pirates

Chairman's Award:
Andre Arendse - (Supersport United)
John Maduka - (Bloemfontein Celtic)

Check out some of the pictures of Thulani and his Friends at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg on the weekend: http://diski2010ngcobo.blogspot.com/

Sibangenile!!!!

I do not believe in end-of-season Play-Offs

Why I do not believe in end-of-season Play-Offs

The very mention of the word “playoffs” triggers excitement, anticipation and nerves all in one. These unique two legged football occasions are widely used to decide promotion as well as relegation arguments. Many supporters look forward these matches as they bring League seasons to an absorbing climax…. but I don’t.

Our local Premier Soccer League and First Divisions use a playoff to decide the second relegation and promotion spots. England’s lower divisions use playoffs to determine who wins the last promotion berth and the leagues in Italy have also been known to use two legged playoff ties to decide the rights to a place in Europe.

As exciting as the playoffs are to watch, I must confess my opposition to using them for league matters. As a league purist and traditionalist I always believe that league games played out during a tough season and only they alone, should determine who finishes where. I do not believe that battles for continental spots or relegation arguments should come down to this because that is what knockout competitions are for.

By introducing playoffs to end a league season, football associations are in essence giving clubs a second chance to achieve a goal that they did not play well enough to reach during a regular league campaign. A prime local example is Thanda Royal Zulu, who finished second last in the PSL.

Thanda will have to play off against First Division opposition to save their top flight status. For me, their second from bottom finish should mean they are relegated along with bottom feeders Bay United because they had a whole season and 30 games to save themselves!

Worse than giving the PSL team another chance they don’t deserve, this system penalises high finishing First Division teams who for me should go straight into the Premiership if they do well enough. In other words, the top sides in the inland and coastal streams should go straight into the top flight and not have to wrestle for the right after doing so well in their leagues.

My argument is that leagues are unique because they require clubs to get points on the board over a marathon length of time. Bringing a playoff element or any other ingredient to it does to some extent pour cold water on the need to be consistent throughout the season.

I am a firm believer that every team gets an equal number of league games to achieve its objectives, meaning no one has an excuse. Yes they are a few variables over the course of a season like refereeing decisions or fixture congestion but the bottom line is the log doesn’t lie. If a team finishes a point or even a single goal short of a continental competition spot or league title, it is because the side above them did better.

No playoffs should come into it. Another case in point is England’s second tier, the Championship. In that league the top two get automatic promotion whilst the third promotion berth is decided via a mini play off tournament between the next four in the log.

Again, it makes for riveting viewing and emotions to mark the season’s conclusion. For me, however, it’s ridiculous for a club that finished in third place to have to face number six for the prize: a place in a promotion playoff final!

I am all for bringing a drama filled crescendo to another football season but this is not the way to do it. Excitement should not negate fairness in our sport and for me, fairness is for the league to be finish and klaar come the ref’s final whistle after the last week of the league marathon. Yes it is sad to see any team relegated or missing out on a Top 8 spot because of a tiny margin but the league’s points rule must be respected to maintain the league format’s prestige.

The only time playoffs should come into effect in a league situation is when two teams chasing one position are deadlocked on points, goal difference, head to head, goals for, goals against, most wins and least losses in the final analysis. Whilst this may not be impossible, I think you will agree that it is highly unlikely. Until that happens, playoffs should be saved for cup ties because after all, that’s what gives knockout competition such an edge.

Written by Kanyiso Colani for www.safootballfans.co.za

Its all Systems go in Rome

We are in for a late night today?

It’s all to play for in the UEFA Champions League final tonight. A lot is at stake for both teams (Manchester United vs. Barcelona); pity there will only be one winner. There are a few interesting things about the two teams:

It is United’s fourth final, and they have won every time they have made it so far (1968, 1999 and 2008)

It is Barcelona’s sixth appearance in the final. Of the previous five, they won two (1992 and 2006) and lost three (1961, 1986 & 1994)

Two of the three previous finals in Rome’s Olympic Stadium have had an English winner. No Spanish club has ever played the final in Rome while an English team (Liverpool) has won in Rome twice.

United have not lost in Europe for 25 games. In fact, they haven’t lost since they crashed to Milan, 3-0, in the 2006/07 semi final on May 2. If United win, Sir Alex Ferguson will equal Bob Paisley’s record of three European Cup titles with Liverpool (1977, 1978 and 1981)

Barcelona coach, Josep Guardiola, can also make history by becoming the sixth man to win the competition as both a player and manager, following in the footsteps of Miguel Muñoz, Giovani Trapattoni, Johan Cruyff, Carlo Ancelotti and Frank Rijkaard.

The odds might slightly be against the Spanish team, but I’m sure will be amongst those behind Barca tonight, simply because they have a player that will be waving the African flag… I mean Cameroonian star striker, Samuel Eto'o.

Whatever happens tonight, something will go in the history books.

Has Mr Motaung lost the Plot?

Has Kaizer Motaung really lost the plot? Our beloved Kaizer Chiefs are going down the drain just like the likes of Newcastle United and Leeds United.

Since when does Chiefs hire some unknown Coach? Has he really gave up the team he used to love to his children? No offence to Bobby, but where did he get the experience to run a soccer team?

Shouldn't you be coming frm a soccer background to be a successful team manager? Out of all the coaches who applied to coach Kaizer Chiefs, was this the only guy with the experience?

Mr Motaung always have press conferences when announcing a coach, why did he not have it this time? Was he forced by his son to accept this second grader? Please help me guys.

Cos for the past 4 years I have just watched my once mighty Amakhosi's empire deteriorating. I have seen players who are not even committed to playing football, ending up playing for Chiefs.

I still stand to be corrected, as much as i love Kaizer Chiefs, i think our once mighty team is going down - unless Kaizer finds it in him that Bobby is not fit to run our team. I love Kaizer Chiefs and I would never love another team in South Africa.

AND THAT IS WHY I AM ASKING MR MOTAUNG: PLEASE REMOVE BOBBY FROM THE POSITION OF TEAM MANAGER AND HIRE SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO RUN A CLUB.

The coaches and players that this guy hired @ Chiefs have never brought us glory. He lost many players to the likes of Mamelodi Sundowns & Orlando Pirates because of his lack of finding talent. Last night was the most dissapointing night in my football life.

There was not even a mention of a contender for player of the year from a club of Chiefs calibre. How long is it going to be that every last game of the season, Chiefs 's game is going to be deemed not important because we don't even stand a chance of winning the league?

Please help me guys, I am willing to listen to anyone who has different view about this.

Khosi 4 Life
H. C. Ngobeni
hlenganihcd@hotmail.com

Pic of the Week: "Moroka Swallows"

This was during the Final of the Nedbank Cup on Saturday. Moroka Swallows won the match 1-0 against a hungry Pretoria University.

Swallows showed their class when they claimed the 2009 Nedbank Cup title by ending the run of First Division giant-killers amaTuks.

Paper Talk: Mabhuti, Klate and Dikgacoi on the move

This is a new feature here on SA Football Fans called Paper Talk. Here in South Africa we have three 'Premier' soccer publications and because I buy them on a weekly basis I figured that it would be a good idea to share some of the transfer rumors that these papers are talking about.

The publications are Soccer Laduma, Kick-Off, and Football Arena. There's also Soccerlife but they only come out every second month. With the football season also coming to an end now we will have to rely on football rumors to get us through the off season so I hope you guys will find this interesting.

Mahbuti Khenyeza wanted by Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs(Soccer laduma): Ajax Cape Town's top goalscorer is reportedly in demand by the PSL's big clubs with Sundowns, Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs rumored to be interested in signing the striker. Khanyeza is unlikely to stick around at the Urban Warriors if Mushin Ertugral takes over and would be open to a move, but he is believed to prefer a move overseas. Ajax are also said to be after R10 Million for him and you can't see any local clubs meeting that price....

Tinashe Nengomasha not leaving Chiefs for Sundowns(Kick Off): Kaizer Chiefs' midfield general will NOT be leaving Amakhosi in the summer. The player is still waiting on an offer from Chiefs but has ruled out a move to Mamelodi Sundowns who are rumored to be after his services, claiming that Chiefs are the only PSL club he would play for out of loyalty to the club and the fans.

Daine Klate aiming for move to Europe(Soccer Laduma): Supersport United winger Daine Klate's agent Ashley Kotzin has confirmed that he is busy negotiating a move to Dutch outfit Utrecht for his player. Kotzin seemed pissed off at the fact that Klate wasn't called up for Bafana's Confederations Cup squad and probably believes that a move to a bigger club will be in the players best interest. Klate has also hinted that he is ready to move on. "I have done well with the team, I have won trophies and two league titles with SuperSport and think it's time for me to move on and I'm confident things will work out for me" the winger was quoted as saying.

Eduardo Ferreira heading overseas(Kick Off): Ajax Cape Town's Brazilian defender Eduardo Ferreira is reportedly on his way to playing in Europe or the Middle East next season. The defender confirmed this when he revealed that there were in fact two teams interested in his services. " There are two club's interested in me" he said " One is a Swiss First Division outfit while another from Qatar is also very keen" . Ferreira has one year left on his contract but says that he wants to further his career overseas for financial reasons.

Portsmouth chasing Kagiso Dikgacio(SoccerLaduma): It appears as if the Golden Arrows midfielder's move to Fulham has fallen through after failing to complete a January move to Craven Cottage but Kagiso is still likely to be playing in the English Premier League next season after Portsmouth expressed an interest in his services.

The players manager seems confident that a move to England will happen in the summer but refused to say which club he would be playing for. " Well, all I can say now is that Dikgaqoi will be playing in the English main stream next season, we are confident about that and the fact that if he plays in the Confederations Cup, he will then have above 75 percent of the National Caps needed in England. For now we wont say which teams are interested in the player, all I can say is he will be playing in England next season. " said the players agent Mike Makaab.

Okay guys, there you have it, our first edition of "Paper Talk" . This is a new feature on SA Football Fans that we plan on publishing once a week so that fans can catch up with the hottest transfer gossip online. Till next week....

source: www.safootballfans.co.za

Local is lekker at AmaKhosi

Doctor Khumalo and Ace Khuse had a 12 unbetean run when they were relieved of the coaching job at Kaizer Chiefs.

We need to start having confidence in our local coaches and the statements attributed to the Chairman are indeed disturbing to say the least.

The only thing he needs to do is take Bobby Motaung and relegate him to a ball boy position. Since he took over, we have been in trouble on and off the field.

We are changing coaches like some team in Pretoria and look at where they are. When Mushin Ertugral took over he released a lot of players who had a successful stint on the pitch and we cried foul, but Bobby didn’t listen to us, the people who make the brand.

And now we will get a coach with no experience in South African football who will try and change our style of football. He might believe like Muhsin, on young blood and we will lose the likes of Jimmy Tau, Arthur Zwane, Tinashe Nengomasha, etc.

I see the same thing happening all over again, winning all our pre-season games, drawing 11 and struggling to win the rest with a thin squad of players who don’t like the coach.

LOCAL COACH PLEASSSSSSEEEEE!

by Nkonqa

We need to give Coaches time

Hi to all my fellow Mamelodi Sundowners Supporters… remind me again what was wrong with Neil Tovey? Please allow me to refer to Manchester United. Did u know that sir Alex Ferguson was almost fired in 1990?

But luckily he was not fired and he went on to win countless trophies! This goes to show that if you give a quality coach the support from management that he needs and give him time, time, time and time to implement his plans then watch what will happen...

Did I mention that you must give the coach time? I think we should learn from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool... they get coaches and keep them whether they win, lose or draw… over time they’ll get it rite.. I’m sad that Tovey signed a contract with AmaZulu.

by Baloyi

Kaizer and Bobby must take the blame

From bad to worse! The new Coach (Vladimir Vermezovic) hardly has any coaching experience and his only ever coached for 2 seasons.

I know bringing in big name Coaches wont necessarily turn us into the Kaizer Chiefs of old, but come on Kaizer and Bobby this cant have been the best possible guy for the job.

Its time we start blaming management instead of the Coaches and Players. Kaizer and Bobby I seriously doubt that this new guy will bring in the results, I still maintain AMAKHOSI 4 LIFE...

by Mokgoka

The season that was

What a season it has been. There are a lot of things that made this season interesting for me.

Firstly I need to say well done to Supersport United, you did it once more. Secondly to Siwelele asa Masele, I am happy you guys made it home safe, but I truly would want to see you guys compete for silverware, not relegation.

What was Muhsin Ertugral doing at Kaizer Chiefs this season? He came, destroyed the team and left. Chiefs became an ordinary team, to a point that they were defeated by Pretoria University, shame all Amakhosi faithfuls.

Things are not going to get better, until Kaizer Motaung fires his son Bobby Motaung and put Kaizer Jnr. Motaung on transfer. Doesn’t look like Kaizer is in touch with soccer anymore, so being a Chiefs fan is really being a laughing stock.

Orlando Pirates coach Rudi Krol is fast becoming Kosta Papic. First he plays good football and comes second. Will He win it for Bucs next season? Or like Papic, he will once again come close? I hope He wins it, I mean how long should Bucs stay without the illusive championship?

Wayne Sandilands had a fantastic season. I am surprised Wayne is not part of Bafana Bafana setup as yet, but why should I be when Richard Henyekane was dealt with by the so called Carlos Perreira life plan.

Apparently if Perreira did not give Joel Santana your name, it does not matter what you do, you simply are not going to be called up to the national team. This keeper was outstanding and yet He does not feature for the best goalkeeper of the year award, but Calvin Marlin, for some reason makes it.

Teko Modise hits the bar, again and again. If only He converted the chances and not hit the bar, Bucs would have won the league. Unlike last season, when by luck, He won player of the year award, this time luck deserted him. He is undoubtedly the Best thing to happen to Pirates lately. Make no mistake, the boy have outgrown the PSL. He is class.

Lehlohonolo Seema. Need I say more? All you need to do is read all his columns this year on the Pirates website. Mr. Mistakes have really cost the Sea Robbers dearly. It would not be fair to single out players for a bad season, but my word this player knows he cost the team.

The Big J comes back. He promised all of us who believed in him that He will come back, and He did. All hail the King of SA Football, the Black Prince. I don’t think He needs to prove anything to anyone; the man is a football magician.

Over and above all Diskioff continues to grow, well done to the team at Diskioff, you still are the best bunch ever.

Baile (Diskioff manager)
baile.diskioff@gmail.com

THE SOWETO CUP

This passed Sunday was football day in Pimville's Hyundai Park. Me & my friends (Team mates) got a run on the 6-aside team(s) played on the day.

That was a tough one! Even though my team (Kickoff FC) didn't win, we had a lot of fun!

Check out some of the pictures of Thulani and his Friends in the tournament: http://diski2010ngcobo.blogspot.com/

Sibangenile!!!!

by Thulani

Diskioff Player of the Season: WIN one of five DISKIOFF t-shirts!

What a great 2008/09 season in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) ahead of the 2009 Confederations Cup (from 14 to 28 June) and the 2010 World Cup. So Diskioff went around the country asking soccer-loving people which players impressed them in the PSL, and with a surprise we got a lot of names. We went to garages, soccer grounds, shebeens, sport bars and our favourite place… chesa nyamas.

After our grueling trips we’re sure supporters will be happy to see some of their favourite players in the Diskioff Player of the Season list. It was not easy to choose these players especially after debates about the likes of Tenashe Nengomasha, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Anthony Laffor, Franklin Cale, Dikgang Mabalane and Abia Nale not making the list.

Diskioff had a tough choice to choose who to leave out and who to put in. However, we believe the top ten players Diskioff has chosen played their best football and deserve to be on the list. With the help of our soccer-loving people we came up with these players.

DISKOFF 2008/09 PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
• Mabhuti Khenyeza – Ajax Cape Town
Urban Warriors’ Player of the Year. Khenyeza was a revelation for Ajax this season and a player who could score goals at any angle. His efforts earned him a couple of call-ups to the national team this season.

• Lucas Thwala – Orlando Pirates
Buccaneers’ Player of the Year and the leading goal-scorer at Mighty Bucs. He was the rock at the back, making sure strikers feel the pain when the visited HOUSE OF PAIN. He was consistent the whole season.

• Richard Henyekane – Golden Arrows
The PSL leading scorer and part of Golden Arrows’ brilliant wins against Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns early in the season. He scored three hat-tricks this season making him the only player to do that in the PSL.

• Daine Klate – Supersport United
He is still overlooked at Bafana Bafana. Ask Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns supporters and players which player they wouldn’t wish see when they play United. Klate’s name is the first on the list. He was instrumental to United winning back their PSL trophy.

• Siphiwe Tshabalala – Kaizer Chiefs
Playing his best season for Amakhosi and proving to the nation that he has what it takes to wear the Bafana jersey. Amakhosi Player of the Year and a player Chiefs would love to keep in their camp for another season to guide the midfield.

• Teko Modise – Orlando Pirates
Bucs and Bafana Bafana general played his best season ever for his local team and our national team. Teko’s diski style was too much for many teams in the PSL and the man who guided Bucs to their first ever double win against Amakhosi in one season.

• Ruben Cloete – Free State Stars
Played his heart out for Stars and help the team from Free State claim position four in the PSL. Cloete’s good space, skill and deadly crosses were proof that this player was not on vacation.

• Surprise Moriri – Mamelodi Sundows
The only player who knew where the net was for the Brazilians this season. Moriri’s injuries made him fail to display his class like the previous seasons.

• Benson Mhlongo – Orlando Pirates
Amabhakabhaka’s ever so hard-working player and his experience was another key to Bucs this season in defence. Mhlongo’s abilities to move from defence to attack opened more chances for Mabalane and Teko to showcase their magic on the field.

• Elias Pelembe – Supersport United
The engine of Supersport United. Pelembe was hard in the middle and scored crucial goals for United this season. He didn’t showcase his true class like last season, but was a player that made a difference for United this season when he was called to help.

VOTE and WIN a DISKIOFF T-shirt
Email: proffesor.khumalo.diskioff@gmail.com and NAME of PLAYER!!!

Competition ends 30 June 2009

Why do Pirates always rely on luck?

Why do we (Orlando Pirates) always have to rely on luck?

This time i didnt even bother crossing fingers cause if we really wanted to be Champions we would've done so halfway thru season. We did well catching up but lost too many valuable points carelessly.

Next season if we really want it then we must secure it early on and stop depending on how other teams do.

by Clock

Kaizer must stop being stingy

We just need to conceed that we are playing crap football. As for the team set up the least said. I was listening to Gavin Hunt explain how he won the league. He attributed it to having two players for every position and by players I mean quality players, who compete to play.

And then u look at our team, if Nengomasha gets injured or suspended there is no one to fill that gap. The same goes for other positions.The blame needs to be placed also on the lack of management support, Bobby is killing the team.

An example of his incompetence is the shambles with the Amakhosi stadium. I think the board needs to review his credentials and capabilities as team manager. For the coming season we need to fortify the team and get rid of all the average players specificaly in defence.

Kaizer must stop being stingy and start paying big money to players, wearing a Chiefs jersey does not pay bills. He needs to realise that players will not give their all for peanuts.

by Maubane

Benchwarmers make the Bafana squad

It was really hurting to see Santana and Mosimane’s 2009 Confederations Cup squad to represent us in June. And worse Santana said he picked the players on performance and merit. That’s a blatant liar!

I’m not being negative or hating on the players that were chosen. However, I’m very worried and thinking what must Henyekane, Cale or Klate do to be included in the Bafana squad?

The likes of Baloyi, Booth, Mphela, Mokoena and Sibaya are benchwarmers - these players haven’t being playing regularly at their respected teams.

Obviously I don’t wish Bafana any bad luck in the Confederations Cup, but how can Santana motive us fans to go and fill up the stadiums during the tournament?

Then Mosimane on national TV says we must support the players they’ve picked up. How can we support such ludicrous? I know I’m not a Coach, but I think it’s not fair to tell me to go and support such mediocre.

If they choose to put benchwarmers they mustn’t expect me to go to the stadiums and waste my time; blowing my vuvuzela, shouting and singing (shosholoza) my heart out and knowing at the end of the day we had an average team.

That’s asking TOO much of me. When they decide to be fair to all players and don’t choose them because of their names and reputations I will fully support Bafana 100% all the way to the grave.

by BigMac

Confederations Cup marketing is a joke

I’m very disappointed with the way the Confederations Cup is been promoted in South Africa especially after moving around the host cities these past weeks. Joburg, Pretoria are a joke; Durban is another sad story and PE is just dead!

I’ve seen more elections posters, lotto posters and the new Indian Cricket League (DLF IPL) posters than the Confederations Cup. The DLF IPL is more advertised than our Confederations Cup (websites, newspapers, billboards and TV-ads). It shows that these guys (Cricket) mean business and not holding on the money.

How on earth can this happen while we host the biggest soccer event eMzansi? Soweto has these cheap Confederations Cup posters. No ideas were put into designing them and people can’t really feel them. In Germany when you hit the airport already you felt the vibe (remember that bridge of Oliver Khan?) - Yes!!!

Mara what is happening in that LOC office? Where are the BIG billboards of our players (Teko, Khune, Benni or Pienaar) advertising at (airports [I don’t mean that Visa or Kaka ad], bus stations, taxi ranks, train stations, schools, clinics, and TV-ads)?

I fear the same laziness when it comes to promoting the World Cup after the Confederations Cup. Cheap billboards and late newspaper ads will come on the 1st of June 2010. I was going to be very ashamed if I was part of this project and to claim to the people that the marketing is good is even a disgrace on its own.

Maybe these guys should move around and check all the host cities and ask people if they feel the vibe. I’m sure the answer will be a big NO.

by BigMac

MTN 8 Wafa Wafa DRAW

MTN 8 Wafa Wafa is is made up of the top eight teams that finished in that order at the close of the 2008/09 ABSA Premier League season.

The first round is structured such that the team at the top of the previous season's table plays the team that finished eighth; second place plays seventh; third plays sixth and fourth plays fifth. The semifinals are played over two legs.

This competition pitting the top 8 clubs is one of the longest-standing knockout cup competitions in South Africa. The winner receives R8 million.

Since 2008, cellular giants MTN sponsor the event. It was previously known as BP Top 8 (sponsored by BP) and SAA Supa 8 (sponsored by South African Airways).

Wafa Wafa Draw
Supersport United vs. AmaZulu
Orlando Pirates vs. Ajax Cape Town
Kaizer Chiefs vs. Bidvest Wits
Free State Stars vs. Golden Arrows

Fire Bobby before it’s too late Mr. Kaizer

We don’t have to thank the boys for 3rd place. We demand 1st and nothing less. We are not Manning Rangers or Karara Kicks.

We are Kaizer Chiefs and 1st place is good not 2nd or 3rd place. These players should understand we want the best for the team.

Bring back the brains of SA soccer legend Kaizer Motaung and fire Bobby Motaung please.

by Sebole

True leaders rewarded

I have in the past been slammed for my support for Benni McCarthy and Bro Jomo Sono. Well I seem to hold a different opinion about the two guys, and just maybe, my respect for them make me to not see what many see in them.

Today I take my hat off to the people who are working so hard to make our football a success. I know that Gavin Hunt did a brilliant job, but today I want to send my utmost respect to Big J and Bro Khulu. These gentlemen have show great leadership skills and their tireless job is there for everyone to see.

Big J in his own words yesterday said, “Last year this time I was a laughing stock." The man was so emotional you could see that He just had to come back to top flight football.

In life there is what is referred to in boxing as taking the eight counts. That what Big J did, he took the count of eight like a true hero, and came back to win the battle. All who called for him to fire the coach should be eating humble pie or they now should say Jomo came back only to be relegated.

Now one needs to salute Ntate Khulu Sibiya. What a leader and a visionary. If people thought Supersport United were just lucky, well He made sure that the team retains the Title, just to show that it was simply hard work the first time around. You could see that He went out of his way to support His coach, and made sure He (Coach) got every player He wanted.

Unlike the so called big teams where Chairmen buy players, Bro Khulu lets the coach to buy the material He would be able to use. It is only fair for everyone to stand up for the Champions.

If I were a Coach of Supersport United, I would never leave the team for some so called big team where the Son to the Chairperson buys the coach some mediocre players.

Let the exchange of Coaches begin, what a shame to our multimillion, poorly administered league.

Baile (Diskioff manager)
baile.diskioff@gmail.com

Hard luck Bhakaniya

Hardluck Orlando Pirates, 5MILLION is not bad!! We tried our best!! Our future is really looking bright. Remember we'll be having Gert next season!!!

We definately need good central middlefield wo knows how 2 pass n also defend- eg; Nyandoro!!Mhlongo is giving away possesion too easy!!

by Chiloane

It’s going to be a cracker of a weekend!

Things are going terribly wrong at the Supersport United camp especially after losing to Golden Arrows yesterday.

I'm sure Gavin Hunt is not a happy man, as this has put his team under pressure to win or draw their last game of the season to be crowned the 2008/09 PSL champions.

But the signs are for United to win it and lose it. After a dismal display on Wednesday night the Pretoria team will be gunning to win this game at all cost.

Orlando Pirates will be praying for miracles come this weekend. Will Rudi Krol get the right combination before this day?

I certainly doubt it... his players are tired and they’ll be in a panic mode, while United will be counting the minutes and looking at the referee.

It’s going to be a cracker of a weekend! Celtic also will be under fire to try and run away from relegation. So let’s build up for these huge games... what do you think its going to happen???

by Tebza

Back to the drawing board

I must admit it..... Orlando Pirates are playing the most intertaining football.

Thats why i fell in love with this sport. And so for my beloved Kaizer Chiefs, we still got a lot of things to do to start challenging for championship.

1st of all, management and then development. From there we can rope in some extra quality players outside. We reali the glory days were Chiefs could win 5-0 in a final.

Love and Peace.

by Tshikonelo

3 points ke ya rona on Saturday

We have to win the last match on Saturday... Thanda plays against Maritzburg on "Super Saturday"...

Free State Stars will just have to bow... terene ya sheshenella'... pele ya pele... hela yalo tshani... Free State Stars ke ya masele... le bone ba itse...

3 points ke ya rona...

by Pitso

End of the road for Bay United

Beating Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns was possibly the worst thing to have happened to us. Management possibly felt that we could now aim for higher than "just surviving" and the players just can't seem to get it together when playing similarly - matched opposition like Free State Stars and Platinum Stars.

But no matter what - never interfere. You appoint someone to do the job - let him do it and judge him by the goals that you set at the start of the season.

Very disappointed. This has hurt us - we will be playing in the NFD next season.

by Mudege

Chiefs are not a team anymore

I was invited to Church on Friday for a singles seminar. The Pastor was really good and gave us a lot to think about. Most importantly how to determine when you single. He further emphasized that we should work together as a team in a relationship. Pity the Chiefs players were not there.

Mushin has made the players at Chiefs single, and they not aware for they still believe they are a team. This group of individual players from Naturena would have played better have they attended the seminar. It is not really that bad to be single. There are things you can achieve whilst being single.

I feel shame for one single player called Simphiwe Tshabalala, whom the couch, oops, I meant the Coach, singled out as one player who played well below the standards of an international player. I believe the Couch/coach expected a miracle from this single player against the quality team of the Sea Robbers.

This team (Bucs) handed the Couch (Mushin) some free football lessons at Mmabatho, and the coach (Krol) thought by now the couch (Mushin) would have learnt the Mmabatho lessons. Mushin went in this game like a man who was not interested to be at Naturena next year.

The management at Naturena will have to take all this individual players and build a team for next season. For them to achieve this, they should first relegate whoever is responsible for dismantling what was once the Glamour team. If they are not sure who this is, they should give a call to Mabhuti Khanyeza, Cyril Nzama, Gert Schalkwyk, Ditheko Mototo, etc.

Where is Thabo Mooki?

Baile (Diskioff manager)
baile.diskioff@gmail.com

I’ve had enough of Chiefs

I don't care what happens to this club anymore!!!

They can continue to run their marketing campaigns to gather more support and maximise their profits and forget about winning both continental and local LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!

I've suffered enough emotionally! NXXXX!

by Morobane

Pic of the Week: "Soweto Derby"