Roger says Santos’ fortune will improve with ‘breath of fresh air’ Beukes
Santos coach Roger Fortune has described the acquisition of Rabian Beukes as a “breath of fresh air.” According to Fortune, Rabian – who was playing in the (lower) Third Division with Silver Spurs – is a player that he has been eyeing for a long time. “I have been watching him for the past two or three seasons,” […]
Mamma Mia: Mia donning Momma’s keeper gloves on the pitch
Mamma-Mia! – Alas! This phrase has no direct relation or relevance to the 2008 jukebox musical comedy film, but rather of a journey in the making of how a daughter is carving out a career in sport following in the footsteps of her mother – a former Banyana Banyana goalkeeper and national softball player. And as […]
Murray’s sponsored equipment allows SSS Academy to score big
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure… This old adage resonates especially with the Sport Stepping Stones (SSS) Football Academy after they received sponsored second-hand football equipment that will not only aid with their local development programs but will also help underprivileged young football talent to realise their dreams. This is all thanks to the Good Samaritan […]
‘Bolle’ could add firepower and experience to Clarewood
Antalyaspor JPM Cape Town FC, better known as Clarewood JPM, is hopeful to pull off the capture of veteran striker Leshvin Stoffels (pictured). A reliable source close to the club confirmed to No Bones with Jones that Bolle, as Stoffels is known, is currently training with the Second Division club as they are assessing the former […]
Segall could be flying high once more
UCT Ladies’ attacking midfielder Daniella Segall might have fallen through the proverbial cracks the first time round, but No Bones with Jones has established there is a concerted effort made to get her back within the national structures again. The Camps Bay High matriculant will soon get a second bite of the cherry with an invitation for the regional trials for […]
By George! – Dearnaley ready to weave his Magic
There will be no bigger stage or greater occasion for Magic Ladies FC to weave and spin their magic other than the prestigious Coke Cup final. This showdown with arch-rivals from the Sasol League, Dangerous Heroes, is scheduled for 14 October at the Home for Soccer in Cape Town, the Athlone Stadium. Heroes are obviously […]
Parker penning his way to unchartered territory with ‘Ikey Warriors’
Football can be a funny old game at times… One where hard work and sacrifice doesn’t immediately guarantee success but requires patience, and lots of it. Take coach Ahmed Parker’s UCT Ladies team for instance. Last year they were in the running for a maiden Sasol League title and cup double, only to miss out on […]
My biggest test ever, crows ‘The Green Machines’ Raven
Greenwood Athletic’s new head coach Brent Raven has conceded that he is facing the biggest and toughest test of his coaching career with the Third Division Club, adding he might have joined the club at the wrong time. Raven was roped in from Rygersdal FC to change Greenwood’s fortunes by winning the league after his […]
Kenpark Arising Stars under-23 Tournament to ensure Burns’ memory live on
The Kenpark United Arising Stars under-23 Tournament is back on the soccer calendar after an absence of three years due to Covid. No Bones with Jones has been informed that Kenpark’s committee, under the leadership of the tournament director Lyle Johannes, are working tirelessly behind the scenes. The 2023 edition also happens to coincide with the […]
‘Pep-talk’ as why all footballers should play Futsal
The benefit to training in smaller spaces is you don’t give players time to think. Football is not played with one or two touches, drive the ball or dribble, it’s about making the right decisions at the right moment. Sometimes you must take two touches, sometimes one, sometimes a dribble, sometimes you must take six […]