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Forget egos and use a unified approach to evoke change

The one commendable thing that Safa has introduced was that of a status which cannot be sold within the first two seasons after purchase – but is it logical if the sponsors are not coming to the party? And when I mean sponsors, I mean the Motsepe League Foundation which is prominently splashed on the […]

Pequeno eager to dust off and move on after first defeat against Palace

While Crystal Palace is still basking in glory – and rightfully so, Vasco da Gama will exercise some caution and be very wary of a backlash in the Hollywoodbets Third Division campaign. This follows after Palace, coached by Bradley August and Goodwin Lewis, managed what none of their 17 rivals in the Third Division could […]

‘Appels’ providing golden delicious opportunities for youngsters in Lavender Hill

Former Santos goal poacher Erwin Isaacs (pictured) revealed he always had a burning desire to feature in a Bayhill Premier Cup tournament – but as a player, this never materialised. Ironically, Isaacs’ biggest attribute – a live wire striker with an eye for goals – was also his biggest curse that ‘curtailed’ him from participating […]

Assie serves as a “pillar of hope” for amateur coaches in Cape Town

TS Galaxy Queens’ new head coach Ashraf Calvert is certainly paving the way for local coaches in Cape Town. No Bones with Jones reported last week that the former Young Bafana and Clarewood JPM coach was poached by the Mpumalanga-based outfit – and on Tuesday the club officially unveiled the Southern Suburbs boytjie as the man to […]

It’s Miller’s Time, as Naanie gets to ride with Greenwood’s Pony

As much as Greenwood Athletic’s head coach Lionel Miller has been tasked to transform his team into a competitive and title-challenging unit, he also has a responsibility to blood the next generation of stars. And so far, it is safe to say that Pony, as Miller is known, has already obliged with his first objective […]

Mathilda could be waltzing to Galaxy (and Banyana) if Calvert comes calling

Don’t be surprised if Mathilda Ontong (pictured with ball) of Burnley Womens Football Club gets poached by Ashraf Calvert’s new TS Galaxy Queens outfit. No Bones with Jones has reliably learnt that the 24-year-old no-nonsense defender is due to make the step up to the Hollywoodbets Women’s Super League shortly. It is no secret that Calvert […]

Palace’s ‘Oenie’ crystal clear it will not be walk in (Parow) Park for Vasco

Crystal Palace’s co-coach Goodwin Lewis (pictured) has vowed that his team will go all guns blazing in an attempt to foil the log leaders in the Hollywoodbets Third Division campaign, Vasco da Gama at Parow Park on Tuesday evening (19:30). Palace (33 points), who occupy the third position, are looking to close the gap on […]

Lack of skills could see Safa CT’s Ian sent Pak-ing: Marwaan waiting in wings

With the dust just about settled and the ‘praises’ still being sung on the successes of the Football 4 Humanity soccer spectacle at the Athlone Stadium, don’t be surprised if a reshuffle at Safa Cape Town takes place as a result of this event. A couple of key positions in the organisation could be filled […]