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PARTED WAYS: The reasons for the sudden departure of Roger de Sa from the Clever Boys were unknown at the time of going to press. Photo: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images

 Wits coach in abrupt exit 

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A statement from the club did not reveal why De Sa had "parted ways" with the club, but club general manager George Mogotsi said more information would be provided before the end of the week.

With the management of the Clever Boys making changes to the team ahead of the new season, De Sa was still seen as the man to lead the influx of new players at the club.

But all this has changed as the search for a new technical team has already begun.

Wits have already signed Matthew Pattison (a free agent), and Tinashe Nengomasha, Tlou Molekwane and Thomas Sweswe from Kaizer Chiefs.

Former Bafana skipper Aaron Mokoena is believed to be their next target.

Wits finished 12th last season, a time during which De Sa had to double up as club chief executive.

Yesterday the club announced that De Sa's contract would be terminated "with immediate effect".

"BidVest Wits would like to take this opportunity of thanking Roger de Sa for the many years of dedicated service to this club and wish him the very best in his future endeavours," the club said.

De Sa has had an on-and-off relationship with the Clever Boys before, having enjoyed his first spell with the side between 2001 and 2005.

He failed to save them from the relegation axe in 2005 and vacated the position of head coach to take up a similar role at Santos.

De Sa returned two years later and was at the helm when Wits won the 2010 Nedbank Cup, beating AmaZulu 3-0 at the opening of Soccer City, which was to host the first match of the World Cup in South Africa.

Jose Ferreira was recently appointed CEO of Wits, a position he held at SuperSport United.

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Sat May 18 08:56:50 SAST 2013 ::

Jul 10, 2012

Mr_President

Wifeless and now jobless? I am glad you are gone, you don't mess up with the sea robers and survive, ask Chapman, Tinkler is next - watch the space...

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Jul 10, 2012

Bucson

Whow, Mr coach, your behaviour off the field truly led you to your exit. Do you remember the gun issue? Anyway, you are a man, go to First Decision, they will fire a coach for you to take over. Good luck.
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Jul 10, 2012

Papage

Sorry Roger, be strong, chnage your attitute Broer, something will com on. You are a good Coach but the things you say on TV during match game, fighting the midle man and showing them midle finger are not cool.
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Jul 10, 2012

Abdulla-Saleeh

I hope this tool is not tipped or aiming for the technical director job at Bafana.
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Jul 10, 2012

WarrenG

de Sa should become manager at Randburg FC, sure there's an opening. Think he can take them forward.
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Jul 10, 2012

DJWinner

I heard Roger is going to Bafana Bafana to assist Igusund.
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Jul 10, 2012

Stayaway

@Mr_President
Wifeless and now jobless? I am glad you are gone, you don't mess up with the sea robers and survive, ask Chapman, Tinkler is next - watch the space...
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LMFAO it's not raining but pouring for this illdisciplined man

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Jul 10, 2012

Lehido

This guy hashas got a temper of a raging bull
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Jul 10, 2012

mbany8

@Mr President
What happend with Chapman?
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Jul 10, 2012

Mr_President

Stayaway
@Mr_President
Wifeless and now jobless? I am glad you are gone, you don't mess up with the sea robers and survive, ask Chapman, Tinkler is next - watch the space...
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LMFAO it's not raining but pouring for this illdisciplined man
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Now that business man from Freestate who took his wife must be smiling his ass off knowing that he can no longer afford to drive around looking for him with his gun.


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