‘Balla’ eager to learn from the “best in the business” at Third Division newbie Diadora FC


One man’s ‘trash’ is another man’s treasure! With this in mind, Diadora FC, the Hollywoodbets Third Division newbie, has seized the opportunity to pounce in securing the services of Sardick ‘Balla’ Barends. Barends has been the talk of the town lately following his abrupt exit from Goulburn Athletic on Friday. The 31-year-old young coach was well […]
Mitchells Plain ref lands in hot water . . . again . . . after appearing at Cubs Festival


In a bizarre twist of events, a referee from the Mitchells Plain LFA has ‘innocently’ landed himself in hot water – again! No Bones with Jones was informed that the official, whose identity is known to our website, now faces a possible suspension following his participation as a match official at the youth festival held at the […]
Motsepe League like playing in Africa, says Crystal Palace’s ‘Hare’


Crystal Palace newly appointed skipper Clayton Daniels (pictured) has likened the ABC Motsepe League with playing in broader Africa. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United defender has joined Palace – who acquired the second division status of Ikapa Sporting – in the third tier of SA football following his illustrious professional career which spanned over […]
‘Tollie’ upright and ready to poke rivals with YMO in Third Division


It is clear as daylight that Franklyn Davies (pictured) will be the man in the hotseat for the Hollywoodbets Third Division newbie YMO St Lukes this season. Davies, a former co-coach at Silver Spurs and Premier United, was seen barking orders on the touchline in a friendly against the second division side Junction Rovers recently […]
Beautiful game turned on its ugly head – at junior level – Cubs organisers should consider the following…


The Spar Mookrey Group’s Rygate Cubs has come and gone and yet again the behavioural aspect, or rather the lack thereof amongst coaches, parents and even club owners and chairpersons, leaves a lot to be desired. Needless to say, it feels like deja-vu as it was just 12 months ago when this scourge was highlighted with […]
Former Bafana star killed in senseless act of violence


Former Bafana Bafana player Elton Meiring has lost his life in another senseless act of violence. The 48-year Cape Town-born Meiring passed on yesterday morning after he was allegedly stabbed to death by a tenant who rented the separate entrance at Meiring’s property in Johannesburg. No Bones with Jones was informed that Meiring was on his way […]
Smith frank about Balla’s resignation as Goulburn bow at of Coke Cup


Some will say it is karma, others, like the Goulburn Athletic faithful, will claim it’s just unlucky and it wasn’t to be. Whichever way, fact of the matter is that Goulburn’s fairytale run came to an end when they were bundled out of the prestigious Coke Cup following a 0-2 quarterfinal loss to Vasco da […]
Huge task awaits as Saatjie rebuilds FN Rangers


FN Rangers head coach Arreshaat Daniels conceded that it will be a huge task and challenge to repeat last season’s ABC Motsepe League success. Rangers clinched their maiden league title only to fall short at the playoffs in Upington last season.The Maitland-based side also lost a couple of key players for their exploits like goalie […]
Maties FC edged out debutant Seaside, but loss is no disgrace, says Stober


Seaside Spurs (pictured) coach Gerald Stober strongly believes that his side have certainly not disgraced themselves against the defending regional Nedbank Champion Maties FC. Stober’s comments come after the ABC Motsepe League debutant was edged out 3-2 (3-1) by coach Desmond Crowie’s Maties at the Ocean View Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. Seaside, who was without […]
‘The Shark’ and his Magic Ladies seek redemption in Coke Cup


For all the promise and endeavour shown by The Magic Ladies since their inception into Safa Cape Town’s Sasol League for women, they are yet to taste success – but has come narrowly close. Magic lost out to Dangerous Heroes in the final of the Coke Cup last season as well as falling short against […]