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WORKER: Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios

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The Peruvian, who was handed the hot seat at the Buccaneers when Julio Leal was first suspended and then resigned, is keen to coach Pirates long term, but not if he has to put in an application.

"I've never had to apply for a job all my life. Firstly, I am not a coach who likes to apply and if people know me, I will work for them. And if the chairman wants me to continue, he will just ask," said Palacios.

"At the moment I am working game by game."

Palacios is now in his third spell as a Pirates coach - his first time as a stopgap mentor coming in 2001 - but has never been offered the job for more than a season in the PSL era.

Following stints with Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, jobs he was recruited for rather than applying, Palacios's priority has been the Buccaneers' development team.

With Pirates now already looking ahead to next season by coming up with a shortlist that could include some surprising names, Palacios could be considered.

His record since taking over from Leal has seen Pirates remaining in the tile challenge to defend a trophy they won last season. And they are currently top of the log. " My main aim now is to finish the league and hopefully defend our title," said Palacios.

The Buccaneers returned to the summit of the PSL log after their goalless draw against Moroka Swallows on Wednesday night and will be hoping to secure top spot when they host Bidvest Wits at Orlando Stadium tomorrow night (8.15 kickoff).

Elsewhere tomorrow, Jomo Cosmos visit Lamontville Golden Arrows at Princess Magogo Stadium, while SuperSport United welcome Ajax to Peter Mokaba Stadium (8.15pm), Maritzburg United engage Mamelodi Sundowns at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (6pm) and Platinum Stars host Free State Stars at Royal Bafokeng Stadium (3pm).

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Apr 20, 2012

Publc2

"I've never had to apply for a job all my life. Firstly, I am not a coach who likes to apply and if people know me, I will work for them. And if the chairman wants me to continue, he will just ask," said Palacios.
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Another Bobby,No CV needed!
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Apr 20, 2012

Publc2

@Njenje

I don't care whether you are hired with CV or not,all I need is the 2011/12 Absa Premiership title at Orlando/Parktown

Bucs wayawaya!
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Apr 20, 2012

Nzwere

I dont care who the coach is, all I want is for the Baccerneers to defend the league and win cups, we are the cup specialist and the sooner other teams accept that, the better for their health. it is bad enough that our neighbour's captain has not lifted any heavy object called a trophy this season, but I am afraid the status qou will remain as long as the Chaps are still here.

Phambili siyaya, Zebras will always yadayada and sunflops will always choke.

Sunflops you need to know this: repeat after me: Bucs is the limit.Bucs is the limit. Bucs is the limit.
Bucs is the limit.Bucs is the limit. Bucs is the limit.Bucs is the limit.Bucs is the limit. Bucs is the limit.Bucs is the limit.Bucs is the limit. Bucs is the limit.Bucs is the limit.Bucs is the limit. Bucs is the limit.





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Apr 20, 2012

Rattex_the_rat_killer

Khosi 4 life till Fatty Boom Boom Magic Fat and Khulubuse Zuma have a burger eating contest
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Apr 20, 2012

Nzwere

Publc2
"I've never had to apply for a job all my life. Firstly, I am not a coach who likes to apply and if people know me, I will work for them. And if the chairman wants me to continue, he will just ask," said Palacios.
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Another Bobby,No CV needed!
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Hol'a my Champ, the Z'ebras must not thi'nk this st'atement is the sam'e as B'obby's, Palaci'ous only m'eant he has al'ways b'een he'ad hu'nted, unli'ke Bobby "Mr No CV"Mafutha" ZimZe'bra" Mota'ung.

Bucs is the limit....
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Apr 20, 2012

sabza007

This man has been in South Africa for more than 20 years, but his English sucks big time. I could hardly hear on an interview after their game with Swallows.
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Apr 20, 2012

LESSON1

Bjanong goreng McCarthy are bontsha dipore ?
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Apr 20, 2012

Nzwere

Rattex_the_rat_killer
Khosi 4 life till Fatty Boom Boom Magic Fat and Khulubuse Zuma have a burger eating contest
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What Magic Feet eas gives us results. that's all we need boss, Results.

Bucs is the limit
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Apr 20, 2012

Stzee

Khosi 4 Life till Bennie S-Curl and Cut Mc'fatty is the PSL leading goal scorer
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Apr 20, 2012

Rattex_the_rat_killer

Khosi 4 life till Myeni gives his extra tooth to fill Khoza's gap
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