Doeltjies knows Silver Spurs’ limitations – says it’s all about “exports” now
Silver Spurs FC manager Abdul “Doeltjies” Tajoodien (pictured) conceded that perhaps they are not cut for success in the Hollywoodbets Third Division following a barren spell of nearly 20 years in this league. Tajoodien made this bold revelation after he was probed on a rumour that the club’s former Third Division coach Keith America, was to […]
A “Giant Tree” has fallen – Bra Vince (75) – an icon in the world of sport will never be forgotten
From Khayelitsha to Upington, Saldanha Bay to Pretoria….There is not a single soul in the Western Cape and the broader South African football fraternity that has not been touched by the “giant tree” that has fallen in Vincent Daniels, better known as ‘Bra Vince’. It must be said that it came as a shock when the […]
Coach ‘Zarrie’ lifts the lid on Saxon’s current woes in Third Division
Given the success that coach Zahir Arendse has achieved thus far in Safa Cape Town’s structures, one dare not mock or disregard his ambitions and expectations for more silverware in the Hollywoodbets Third Division. That said Arendse, who formerly coached Woodlands United, got the tongues wagging following a surprisingly slow start to his second season with […]
Vasco wants to make a statement against leaders Zizwe in ‘six-point’ match
Vasco da Gama head coach Andrew Pequeno won’t publicly declare his lofty ambitions but knowing this astute tactician he’d be challenging his players to see how long they can keep their unbeaten run in the ABC Motsepe League campaign. Pequeno’s troops keep on raising the bar and are now the only unbeaten side out of the […]
Emotion-driven event to celebrate 100 years of Rygate – ‘The Only Choice’
The raw emotion which surfaced during the Rygate LFA’s centenary celebrations held at the Mayoral Banquet Hall, Civic Centre on Saturday evening, epitomised the true spirit of ubuntu and humanity. Needless to say that the beautiful game of football, which we all love so dearly, was once again the common denominator that brought together people […]
Coach Jayrad ready to bring back the glory days to the People’s Team
Santos FC’s fall from grace more than a decade or so lingers on – not out of choice of course. Many top coaches have come and gone with the hope to restore the People’s Team to its glory days but without any luck. That said, club owner Goolam Allie’s Santos still remains the only Cape […]
Keita back in his BMW and on the road as ‘Messiah’ Victor takes over at Spurs
Silver Spurs FC’s messiah Victor Tajoodien has returned to the coaching hotseat position for yet another spell. This comes after the club’s manager and brother Abdul Tajoodien confirmed that they have parted ways with head coach Keith America by “mutual consent”. This decision was taken on Tuesday after more dropped points against Camps Bay FC […]
Jolly Holly realising “every kid’s dream” after maidan call-up to national u17 side
Patience is a virtue… And for someone so young, to show such maturity, grit and determination – one just has to admire the spirit of 16-year-old Holly Gerber (pictured left). This under 17 goalkeeper of the Magic Ladies has epitomised this trait for some time now, finally culminating in a call-up to the South African […]
“Nervous but excited” Nishaat ready fly the flag for Salt Blackpool Ladies in Johannesburg
“I’m a little bit nervous but I am also excited for the opportunity.” This is the reaction of 15-year-old striker of Salt River Blackpool Ladies’ Nishaat Levy (pictured) to No Bones with Jones following her call-up to the South African U17 WNT training camp and COSAFA U17 Girls Championship in Johannesburg. The former Rygate Ladies player, who […]
Rygate LFA prepares to celebrate 100 years – and Lotto millions come just in time
Whether it was by design or just pure coincidence, the fact of the matter is that Rygate LFA could not have asked for a more fitting centenary celebration. No Bones with Jones can confirm that this LFA based in Johnston Road, Rylands, received more or less a whopping R1,5 million from the National Lotteries Commission for […]