I
have been hearing that this season was an improvement, I beg to differ… this
season was not the most spectacle, it did not deliver what it normally does,
but then I concede that it is how it is… good beginning and an exciting end,
but the middle bits were dreary for me.
One
of the most inconsistent seasons yet. (I think it had a lot to do with the long
breaks, the increase in TV crowd, the decrease in stadia attendance, the
failure to deliver on the marketing front, more to do with money than the
actual on the field action, “Big” getting bigger and “poor” getting poorer.
Does
it not bother anyone that to 5 teams are all from Gauteng? Then we expect
support from all other provinces?? Anyways, before I dampen the spirits let me
first congratulate the Kings of Premier Soccer League by retaining their crown,
BIG
UP Orlando Pirates!! Special mention to Moroka Swallows, Huller back
SWAI-MAN!!!
On
the @Footballbrains1
we will go deeper on how the 14 teams faired compared to last season (the other
2 being Jomo Cosmos and Black Leopards who were not part of the Premier Soccer League
last season)… on this mail I dissect the Pirates numbers:
Just
like last season,
·
They
won 57% of their games
·
Have
not seen a loss in 80% of their games (opposed to last season when they did not
lose in 87% of their games)
·
Lost
more this season than last season, 20% this season and 13% last season
·
Scored
1 less goal than last season, and conceded 3 more than last season
·
The
offense record is joint 5th and their defense is also standing at the 5th best
defense (40 goals scored and 26 conceded)
·
The
only team to have a better “Non lose” record is Swallows but what spoiled
Swallows is the amount of draws they had compared to Pirates
Salute the Champs!! On another note, hoping
for a quick rehab for Jimmy Tau, he experienced one of those injuries that can
only make a viewer cringe. Will upload more of the comparisons on Twitter, so
like I said… follow. The story of the 16th edition is firmly in the books. Waiting for the 17th edition, welcome Tuks to
the PSL party… and good luck to the teams doing battle in the disgusting
playoffs.
“@Sports_Greats:
One of the trademarks of a champion is that he can outlast you.” – Lou Brock.
By Bra Pule
