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THROWN A LIFELINE: Former Mpumalanga Black Aces midfielder Benedict 'Tso' Vilakazi. Photo: Gallo images

Heric has taken over the coaching job from Sunday Chidzamba after the Serb agreed a two-season renewable contract with the Absa Premiership comeback kids.

Chidzamba has been redeployed at the club. Club boss David Thidiela confirmed the developments at his club yesterday. He said he decided to rope in Heric after Chidzamba decided to step down as head coach.

"Sunday approached me on Sunday to inform me about his decision to quit and I flatly refused to let him go," Thidiela explained.

"Sunday is a very good man and is respected by all the players in the team. I can't forget what he did for us last season. The man did wonders and I can't just let him go now that we are in the Premiership. He remains part of the club and I'm happy he decided to stay."

Thidiela added that he could not have asked for more ideal replacement for Chidzamba than Heric.

"Heric did fairly well while he was here and I believe he will do well again for us."

Vilakazi said he was looking forward to helping his new club to turn the corner.

"I want to thank Leopards' management for giving me a chance to continue to play football and I want to work hard for the success of this team," said the former Bafana midfielder. "They are a good team with good players and I believe together we can take this club to the next level."

Heric said he was happy to be back. "It is my fourth stint with Leopards and I'm excited about the job. This team has the potential to avoid relegation," he said.

Chidzamba said their shaky start to the season influenced his decision to step down.

"I told the chairman about my decision and I wanted to return home but he asked me to stay. He promised to give me a new role in the team. I have a cordial relationship with Thidiela so I decided to stay," he said.

Leopards are on the relegation trap door with fellow returnees Jomo Cosmos.

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Oct 26, 2011

Shorts

I would like to thank Leopards for coming to the rescue of Vilakazi who was now going down the drain. We wish him all the luck at his new club and i must that the man wotn disappoint he has seen the worse of his life. As a BUCS man I was feeling very sorrow for this man though in Zulu they say "Uzigwaze Ngowakhe" GOOD LUCK TSO.
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Oct 26, 2011

Bizzabo

Good luck Tso, we know what you are capable of, but eish discipline!

Up the Bucs!
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Oct 26, 2011

1tsotsi

His going to rape the poor v.e.n.d.a girls, you can change the frame but the picture remains
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Oct 26, 2011

guiliano

This is your last chance mfana grab it with both hands and use it.
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Oct 26, 2011

Mhungumbye

"It is my fourth stint with Leopards and I'm excited about the job
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Signing for two season is a long term contract for club like leopard, you should have atleast signed for 3 month because before two season of your contract come to an end, It will be your 8 stint with Leopards
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Oct 26, 2011

Papage

The marry go round has started, David will change couches until he go back to Mvela, Sunday was redeployed, what does that mean? re-deployed? Mr David, dont undermine our inteligency, soon he will be history. Good luck Tso, hope you learnt from your mistakes and now have a will to work.
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Oct 26, 2011

SKIZOBANTWANA

Bathi Bavumile Vilakazi... Aaai My Ma se` Kind''

I.m so happy for you, Themba labaJita`` A man who carried Pirates with his shoulders during his spell with BUCSELONA.

I will never forget your contribution for the team:

*2001 Pirates vs Chimps Ellis Park Stampede (scored a superb equaliser) 1-1
*2002 Pirates vs Zebras Fnb 3-0 win
*2003 Victory against Swallows , wich led to becoming PSL Champs
*2004 Splendid header against Chimps
*2005 scored 2 goals agaist Celtics only to loose by penalties
*2006 well taken short against Fernidard 1-1 to Chimps

For me he's the player of the decade 2000-2010 for Orlando Pirates'' Phenominal Player
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Oct 26, 2011

Leonidus

Hehehehehe, struggling times. Wonder what he was doing to make ends meet, coz knowing SA footballers they go broke when they stop playing. Probably was washing cars at the carwash
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Oct 26, 2011

SKIZOBANTWANA

Leonidus
Hehehehehe, struggling times. Wonder what he was doing to make ends meet, coz knowing SA footballers they go broke when they stop playing. Probably was washing cars at the carwash

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You wish `` You bl@@dy Zebra Chimpanzeeeeeeeee''
Tso stays ko Naturena baba.. in his own house _ driv!ng the latest BMW1 series convertible(maroon) Xtrail + a Black Navara''

Your Tsatsaratsau..

Bucs 4 ever !!!
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Oct 26, 2011

Batista40

Tso Tso Tso Tso You must grab this opportunity with both hands and Utilise it with all your ability. Once a Baccanneer always a Baccanneer.......................... you were a son of Orlando Pirates FC and you did wonders for the Club. One for All and All for Pirates
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