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LAST SHOUT: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Johan Neeskens

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The league has already decided to only hand out the trophy on May 19, after the last round of matches, but Pirates could retain the title they won on the last day of last season, with a game to spare.

Pirates lead the log, two points ahead of Moroka Swallows and three ahead of Sundowns. All the matches tomorrow afternoon will kick off at 3pm.

Neeskens admitted yesterday that his players had made life difficult for themselves in their quest to be champions for the first time since 2007.

The Brazilians were seven points clear halfway through the season, but the coach said the Premier League would be dull if his side won the title with three matches to go.

Neeskens was philosophical about how things have turned out in his debut season in South Africa.

"It's football and things have been changing during the season," he explained. "We overtook SuperSport at the top in December and the same was done to us later on. We do realise now that things are no longer in our own hands, so we have to give our best in the last two games."

The Dutchman could still win a league and cup double as Sundowns face neighbours United again in the Nedbank Cup final on May 26.

Asked if he failed to win the league, how would he rate his first season in the Premiership, Neeskens said: "The board will decide how I have performed. But not winning the league would not make me or the others who don't win it bad coaches."

Fixtures tomorrow, all starting at 3pm:

Orlando: Pirates vs Celtic, Lucas Moripe: Sundowns vs SS United, Dobsonville: Moroka Swallows vs Platinum Stars, Cape Town Stadium: Ajax Cape Town vs Lamontville Golden Arrows, Sinaba: Jomo Cosmos vs Maritzburg United, Charles Mopeli: Free Sate Stars vs Kaizer Chiefs and Moses Mabhida: AmaZulu vs Santos.

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May 11, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

Goodluck "Phuzaface" if you win and the RATS LOOSE it will be a sad sad day in Orlando we are approaching interesting times!!

RISE KHOSI RISE TO HELL WITH RATS TO HELL
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May 11, 2012

Rattex-cannot-be-blocked

Fired up for a draw, shame
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May 11, 2012

Papage

Okhona ozo khala, come tomorrow, Sundows will be the king for 2011/2012 PSL season.
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May 11, 2012

Franco007

MorenaWaPolelo your sentiment "TO HELL WITH RATS TO HELL" is kinda sour grapes. Stats are in favour of Chiefs in terms of most titles won. Surely, can a dry run of few games make you resent Champions? Anyway, It's not for me to judge but tomorrow the league might go back to Parktown should the other teams loose. Up the Bucs

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May 11, 2012

JavasNkambule

Let's leave them crying Coach, seemingly Orlando Pirates fans think they have already won it...The Sky is the limit!!!!
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May 11, 2012

Mafu'theNkukhu

Poeple will be suprised when "THE BIRDS" win this league.
Watch Out!!!
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May 11, 2012

Tasto

Remove "up" by Monday - Downs coach fired up !!

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May 11, 2012

mathopeed

come on bloggers, is it me not understanding English, "Downs coach fired up". For me it sound like he have been dismissed. Aai, sowetan le yona mn. Anyway, coach make us proud, it may be not today or this season but i believe you will bring the glory days in Downs court. we lv n will support you.. Good luck to our beatiful team..Sundowns
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May 11, 2012

kgakwi

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. U know what, Maritzburg United is gonna do us a favour by beating Swallows and we r gonna beat Arrows on the 19 to defend our tittle. History will repeat itself when Maritzburg beat Ajax and we beat Arrows at the final day last season.

BAKAJUJU WAYA WAYA
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May 11, 2012

FlyMachene747

The article should read "Downs coach fired"
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