Clearing the confusion regarding McCarthy retirement

Many are confused by the statement made by Orlando Pirates Communications Officer, Mickey Modisane, on national radio about the retirement of Benni McCarthy.

Mickey Modisane: ''As far as we know Benni is expected back at Pirates with the rest of the team, we don't know about any retirement!''

Modisane was correct in saying this as McCarthy's contract ends on the last day of June and all players are expected back on the third week of June, this includes McCarthy as he's still on contract with the team and all other players with contract ending June accept those who have asked to be released from the club.

McCarthy has retired as announced by his agent Rob Moore yesterday, but the club is yet to receive anything formal from both parties. The club still awaits to offer all players new deals when they return from break, this includes McCarthy too.

Regarding the Carling Black Label Cup

Many have shown interest in seeing McCarthy in action to bed farewell against our rivals (Kaizer Chiefs) in the third edition of the Carling Black Label Cup in July. At the stage of the cup the player will be without contract with the club and have hanged his boots, but those cries are heard by the club and the organiser. McCarthy is out of the country currently and on his return this issue might be looked into and it will all be up to the player and the organisers.

By Orlando Pirates FanZone