All Stellies needed was wisdom of Solomon(s) and a Brazilian wax to set up success
It is just right to give credit where credit is due! The recent success of Stellenbosch FC cannot stand in isolation – nor did all this success just happen overnight. Two seasoned coaches – the Brazilian José Cabral and the Cape soccer legend Boebie Solomons have played a major part in the rise of Stellenbosch […]
(Some) Parents and coaches have lost the plot at junior football
Never in my life have I witnessed – at junior amateur level (under 10) – such ghastly behaviour where a laser beam was shone in the eyes of a goalkeeper. And that, at a youth tournament where fun and enjoyment were the main focus. And to top it off, it was done by seven or eight-year-olds, […]
Gallant performance sees Anwar’s Rygersdal triumph over WSJ in KO Final
Rygersdal FC has reaped the rewards for showing belief and trust in their talented youth by winning the LFA Cape Town Tygerberg’s Knock-Out Final 3-1 (1-1) against their fierce rivals Wynberg St. Johns (WSJ) at the Edgemead Sports Complex on Saturday evening. It was also a first title for their experienced coach Anwar Gallant in […]
Raven flies out of Greenwood coop: Green Machine back to square one
Greenwood Athletic has been dealt a serious blow after its coach, Brent Raven, decided to leave the club just weeks before the start of the Hollywoodbets Third Division campaign. Raven confirmed the news to No Bones with Jones adding it was “for the best.” “Yes, we parted ways and I was going to resign last week already,” said […]
Final between WSJ and Rygersdal could be a real Knock-Out
Rest assured, the sparks will fly and things could become heated on Saturday when the Cape Town Tygerberg LFA’s Premier League Knockout Final is contested between arch-rivals Wynberg-St Johns (WSJ) and Rygersdal FC at the Edgemead Sports Complex. There will definitely be no love lost when these two Premier Division foes take to the field as they […]
Manager says ‘Zizwe’s sale to Turfloop’ is a ‘Mi(c)key Mouse story
Zizwe United is in the process of selling its Second Division status to Turfloop FC. No Bones with Jones has been reliably informed that Turfloop has already paid a deposit with the balance to be settled in the coming days and the two parties hope to conclude the deal by next week. However, Zizwe’s manager Mike […]
Westridge 6th champ of Gavin Manuel Memorial Legacy Cup; Manyano High inaugural girls’ champ
BY CEDRIC FEBRUARY The 6th edition of the Gavin Manuel Memorial School’s Legacy Cup also delivered a sixth new champion in Westridge High. The Mitchells Plain based school beat their rivals Beacon Hill by 2-0 in a tightly contested under-16 final for boys. After five energy-sapping matches through the group phases, these two teams met […]
Cafda FC owner Ashley October has vowed to fight Safa Western Cape “from all angles” following the refusal of him purchasing the status of Batalions FC from the Cape Winelands.
Cafda FC owner Ashley October has vowed to fight Safa Western Cape “from all angles” following the refusal to allow him to purchase the status of Batalions FC from the Cape Winelands. An aggrieved October admitted that he is saddened by the turn of events and confirmed to No Bones with Jones that he has already set […]
Bradley back at Palace to assist Lewis
Bradley August stated that his return to his beloved and newly promoted Third Division Crystal Palace, “just made sense.” The former Bafana Bafana player confirmed that he will be on the touchline assisting Palace’s head coach Goodwin Lewis for the upcoming Hollywoodbets Third Division campaign. August was released by the ABC Motsepe-outfit Hout Bay United […]
Giantkillers Goulburn ready to slay Champions after heroics in Coke semi
While it was business as usual for the defending Coke Cup Champions Diadora FC in the semi-final, their neighbours Hanover Park were bundled out of the competition. Diadora beat Hazendal United 4-1 in Westridge on Sunday afternoon, while Goulburn United shocked Hanover Park 2-1 in the other semi. Goulburn, from the Metropolitan LFA, made history […]