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FIRED UP:Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy

 It's a shame that we never got to say goodbye, and they will be missed. But that is how football works. You have just got to move on and make the best of the next step 

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Club chairman Irvin Khoza recently decided to keep Palacios on board after the Peruvian took over from Julio Leal in mid-season.

McCarthy has given Palacios his full backing.

Palacios has been given a one-year contract after an impressive second half of last season following the departure of Leal.

"It's no good that we dominate South African football by winning two successive trebles, but in (the African) Champions League we suck. Palacios deserves to stay and this will give him a better chance of preparing the players for our next challenge," said McCarthy.

It was under Leal that the Buccaneers were knocked out of the Champions League preliminary round by Recreativo de Libolo of Angola in March, ending the club's hopes of adding to their African title of 1995.

McCarthy, who scored a total of 13 goals in 29 games in all competitions last season, lamented the departure of "experienced players" like Benson Mhlongo and Isaac Chansa, but said the new signings could still elevate the club in the new campaign.

Mhlongo signed a two-year contract with Platinum Stars, while Chansa has moved to the Chinese Super League to join Henan Jianye FC.

"It's a shame that we never got to say goodbye, and they will be missed. But that is how football works. You have just got to move on and make the best of the next step," McCarthy said.

"But it's very exciting for Pirates now. We have a bunch of great new players and this coming season we have five new trophies we could win."

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Jul 6, 2012

Stumaeza

Last season Benni said da same abt Leal and the African Champions League...


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Jul 6, 2012

shakashaka

We wish you all the best in your quest to conquer Africa. Come on Rats you can do it this time. Do it for South Africa. Can you imagine what would happen after you win it? Your crazy fans wil be on our case. Rise Khosi Rise
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Jul 6, 2012

Stumaeza

13 goals in 29 games
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That's average from an average player
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Jul 6, 2012

Keafixa

sowetan, y are u not showing the nation our new kit?????
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Jul 6, 2012

Akasiphe

Stumaeza
13 goals in 29 games
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That's average from an average player
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His assists and presence have been influential and his contribution to our treble immensely, as evidenced by his 3 if not 4 individual awards over and above treble team medals in his maiden season at Pirates. We have decorated players like shabba who neva won league title (under PSL) in virtually a decade at chips, yet idolised, while a treble winning player who also got 3 if not 4 individual awards is deemed 'average player'.
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Jul 6, 2012

Akasiphe

Stumaeza
13 goals in 29 games
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That's average from an average player
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Paka scored lousy 3 goals in over 30 games, and I guess thats not average, but brilliant. No individual award, and no medal, despite the noise that surrounded his signing.
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Jul 6, 2012

Papane

I am a Khosi fan but i believe that Bucs can make it in Afrika, they display an awesome piece of play in the field.
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Jul 6, 2012

1andonlybucs

"But it's very exciting for Pirates now. We have a bunch of great new players and this coming season we have five new trophies we could win."

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Go get them boys. if you can win a treble twice in a row. then it is possible!!!!
and @ sowetan why have you not aploaded the photos of our new kit yet????
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Jul 6, 2012

Mhungumbye

@Stumaeza
13 goals in 29 games
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That's average from an average player
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If u call this one average which means Parker's goals are from Palooka
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Jul 6, 2012

Mothata

come on 1937 and Click. I need to laugh.
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