SA fans must understand pre-season

SOUTH AFRICANS HAVE A MISCONCEIVED VIEW OF THE PRE-SEASON MATCHES.

I thought we all knew that pre-season matches or tournaments have the sole purpose of preparing a team for the upcoming season... however, judging by recent talks presiding these matches, one is made to see a different picture.

People say, the Vodacom Challenge is an opportunity for Mr. Leal to prove himself, even my favourite Premier Soccer League player since 2003/04, Jimmy Tau, says the game against a useless Spurs, is more than just a preparation for the PSL season... what is it then? This is utter nonsense!

In the past, we’ve had Black Leopards and Free State Stars firing their coaches after one match in the league due to their poor results in pre-season matches…

I have since concluded that the majority of our football public do not understand the conjunction "PRE-" and de word "PREPARATION"...

By Sidwell 'Feesh' Francis

2011 VODACOM CHALLENGE FIXTURES:

Sat, July 16 - Kaizer Chiefs vs. Tottenham Hotspur - Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (15h00)

Tues, July 19 - Orlando Pirates vs Tottenham Hotspur - Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela (20h15)

Thu, July 21 - Kaizer Chiefs vs. Orlando Pirates - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth (20h15)

Sat, July 23 - Derby Winner vs. Tottenham Hotspur - Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg (15h00)