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PASSIONATE: New Bucs assistant coach Eric Tinkler. Picture taken from www.soccer.cellc.mobi

VOTE OF CONFIDENCE: Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza

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Tinkler will be officially unveiled as the new assistant coach of Pirates by the club's chairman Irvin "Iron Duke" Khoza at training today.

"I can confirm that Eric is joining us as an assistant coach, I was approached by the coach (De Sa) that he would like to work with Eric," Khoza said yesterday.

"I immediately spoke to Brian Joffe (the chairman of Wits), he agreed to release Eric to come and join Pirates with immediate effect.

"We have a solid working relationship with Wits, which goes a long way. I would like to thank Mr Joffe for the gesture.

"The appointment of Eric is yet another vote of confidence by Pirates' management of former professional soccer players of South Africa to coach the team.

"Just like Roger, Eric also has a passion for development, which is why the duo were doing well with youngsters at Wits. I strongly believe we have a great technical staff to ensure that we continue winning trophies again. We also need to do well in the African Champions League."

De Sa is likely to retain Pirates legend Tebogo "Tebza Ngwana" Moloi with Siphiwe Ngwenya set to return to the club's development programme.

When De Sa was employed as coach two weeks ago, Khoza made it clear the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper would have a free hand in choosing his own assistant.

"That is the reason why I have gone to Wits to negotiate for the release of Eric because the two coaches have worked together for a long time," said Khoza.

Tinkler looked lonely on the Wits bench after the arrival of Spaniard Antonio Lopez Habas, who replaced De Sa in August.

Habas, who has also worked at Mamelodi Sundowns, also brought along his long-time friend Miquel Martinez to serve as his assistant.

De Sa and Tinkler could not be reached for comment at the time of going to press.

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Fri May 24 12:27:20 SAST 2013 ::

Sep 20, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

This means its ALL OVER for Bennie...........

Bennie in the 18 area!!!!!.....area!!!!....and
Kentuky is in the area!!!!.....area!!!!......halakasha!!!!!

Sorry I had to sing.....the donut is gone!!!
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Sep 20, 2012

Chambo

Tebza is gone it means. Why need an assistant if there is one. Di tlaya le masa
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Sep 20, 2012

MAWARAWARA

MXM........
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Sep 20, 2012

Mosquer

Agaa...............agaaaaaaaaa!!! Bennie
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Sep 20, 2012

ancnduntsu

What's gonna happen to that "backstabber" Moloi?
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Sep 20, 2012

bondas7

Bra Irvin you might as well buy the whole Wits team and bring it over to Orlando Pirates. Hau madoda...
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Sep 20, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

Chambo
Tebza is gone it means. Why need an assistant if there is one. Di tlaya le masa
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You should say De Sa does not want mpimpi on his technical team, so he is out with Bennie
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Sep 20, 2012

ancnduntsu

FIRECRACKERS FC will be fighting relegation this season. The honeymoon is over RODENTS!

Khosi 4lfy till De sa swings his bat @ McFatty.
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Sep 20, 2012

T'dpole

Khoza knows what he is doing, i know the Zebras are hapopy but that is for now, it won't last long............soon you will want Chuck Norris out. Remember its not how you start, its how you finish, hopefully the past 2 seasons have been lessons to you all (including Sundununu). Come next year May, you guys will be at number 4/5 and Pirates will be winning the league again......followed by Supersport...........
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Sep 20, 2012

Bizzabo

Ai but my chairman?

I have my rerservations about Tinkler, just happy that Tebogo is out. Roger is beggining to stamp his authority I see.
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