No ‘Twakkies’ for Houtbay, but ‘TT’ remains upbeat
FC Hout Bay’s hopes of bolstering their last line of defence took a setback when they were unsuccessful in their attempt to scoop up FN Rangers’ goalie Zander ‘Twakkies’ Hendricks. No Bones with Jones got a sniff in the nose that a potential deal was on the cards only to fall through as Twakkies still has […]
Safa CT’s DC will now act as ‘VAR’ on ”Goalgate” scandal
The highly anticipated Regional Executive Committee (REC) meeting of Safa Cape Town regarding the ‘Goalgate’ scandal resulted in absolutely nothing. No Bones with Jones can confirm that the matter has now been referred to the Disciplinary Committee to decide the outcome with a date and time yet to be confirmed. This decision comes after the REC’s engagement with the lead investigator […]
Mini needs support to the max, says Wanderers’ Gum
Wanderers FC’s new head coach Thembani Mini says he is hoping to incorporate and align his vision and objectives with that of his newfound Third Division Club “That is my aim in order to achieve maximum growth and success with the club,” Mini told No Bones with Jones. “I want to win games, but that depends […]
Omaticus and Awaldien step up their rivalry in Motsepe Second Division
Ameen Awaldien 1, Darron Omaticus 0 – for now! This rivalry between two of the deadliest strikers in the Mother City, is set to continue following their respective step-up to the ABC Motsepe League Second Division. Awaldien, who recently joined Hanover Park from Silver Spurs and Omaticus, who made the move from Jamestown United to […]
It’s D-Day for Safa CT and ‘Goalgate’ scandal
Technically today is D-Day for Safa Cape Town to present its verdict regarding the ‘Goalgate’ scandal. The region indicated last week Wednesday that it needed an extension of seven days to finalize the sensitive and complex case of alleged corruption at the Third Division Playoffs at the Williams Herbert Sports Complex. Freakish scorelines of 22-0 […]
Rangers and Rovers vow to work together to help solve mystery; SAPS involved
In the interest of reaching common ground and to bury the hatchet, it is highly likely that the chairmen of FN Rangers – Darryl Roelf – and Junction Rovers – Dawood Johannes – will engage each other regarding the ‘burglary’ fiasco at the Royal Road Sportsfield on Saturday. Instead of action on the field being […]
Young Matroos side flexing its muscles in Third Division
Matroosfontein FC is already flexing its muscles and is looking good value for money at the summit of the Hollywoodbets Third Division. Matroos, along with Vasco da Gama, Cape Town City and JL Zwane, are the only unbeaten teams thus far after four rounds of matches. After an unbeaten three-game run (Ocean View 4-1, Greenwood […]
Athlone LFA Chief confirms Diadora’s nomination for Club of Season, but not the Coach
Bruce Malagas, president of the Athlone LFA, has confirmed to No Bones with Jones that Diadora FC’s name was indeed submitted as part of their list of (two) nominees to Safa Cape Town as Club of the Year. The other nomination was for the LFA of the Season.“For the club of the year, it was Diadora, but […]
Roger says Bontas-duo adding value to Santos
Santos’ coach Roger Fortune has emphasized it is not in his nature to single out players. However, Fortune did commend his two young guns from Bonteheuwel, Peter Wade Fish and Jabez Davies, who starred in their 2-1 victory against Ubuntu Academy over the weekend to make it two wins from two matches in Stream A […]
Surprise package Paarl United hoping for home draw in Nedbank Cup last 32
How is it possible that you beat a team with the quality and depth like FN Rangers only to lose a (provincial) Cup Final against a team that is in a lower division? I guess that is why they say that anything can happen in a final and the old cliche ‘the team who wants […]