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TWO-GOAL HERO: Collins Mbesuma during Sunday's league match between University of Pretoria and Orlando Pirates. Photos: Gallo Images

BACK ON TRACK: Roger de Sa celebrates during the Absa Premiership match between University of Pretoria and Orlando Pirates.

 I believe in my boys. We will bounce back 

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"I believe in my boys. We will bounce back," he said after the 3-1 defeat by Pirates at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Sunday.

Before the game, AmaTuks had gone six games without defeat in their maiden season in the Premier League.

"Pirates are one of the best teams in the PSL, we knew it was going to be a difficult game. We started well by getting a goal first," said Barker. "The ball (by Mame Niang) that hit the upright would have made a difference for us if we'd then taken a 2-1 lead. But it is not the end of the world.

"The Fifa international break will give us a chance to recharge our batteries."

Barker, who guided AmaTuks to the top flight after winning the National First Division, said he is giving his players a break for two days.

"I have no doubt we will get back on track and win our league matches."

Barker's sentiments were echoed by defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele, who is confident AmaTuks will be a surprise package in the PSL this season.

"We all know that there has been a trend where clubs from the NFD are relegated in their first season in the Premiership.

"Not with us, we are in the Premiership to compete. We were just unlucky with Pirates. We have sent a loud and clear message that we are here to stay."

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Thu May 23 08:00:05 SAST 2013 ::

Oct 9, 2012

MOKOPANEDUDE

coach ur swimming with big fish dont be sure,gudluck u wil need that
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Oct 9, 2012

Nzwere

I like their confidence, that alone will take them far. but at times, being over confident becomes detrimental. Despite the 3-1 loss to the champs, they really played well, I also share their sentiments, they are here to stay. pitty the same can't be said about their fellow rookies, Chippa United.

Tse ntsho ka nkane
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Oct 9, 2012

Tbo.touch

You should start obtaining 30 points or more, then you can start saying you're here to stay
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Oct 9, 2012

Publc2

Nzwere
I like their confidence, that alone will take them far. but at times, being over confident becomes detrimental. Despite the 3-1 loss to the champs, they really played well, I also share their sentiments, they are here to stay. pitty the same can't be said about their fellow rookies, Chippa United.

Tse ntsho ka nkane
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Pitty the same can't be said about their fellow rookies Chippa United and Mamelodi "Stockvel" Downs
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Oct 9, 2012

Nzwere

Publc2
Nzwere
I like their confidence, that alone will take them far. but at times, being over confident becomes detrimental. Despite the 3-1 loss to the champs, they really played well, I also share their sentiments, they are here to stay. pitty the same can't be said about their fellow rookies, Chippa United.

Tse ntsho ka nkane
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Pitty the same can't be said about their fellow rookies Chippa United and Mamelodi "Stockvel" Downs
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kwakwakwakwakwakwa eish champ, the less we say about sunflops the better. I wonder what's goint to happen after the telkom match between Dunusa FC and Amatucs, cos I can tell you now, Dundunu will not win that game.
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Oct 10, 2012

kekanat

Mr Barker i got doubts u r going to meet big guys and u must now i'm not talking about de so called big teams like chiefs,pirates and sundowns but teams dat gonna give u a heavy score and u wont bealive it but all in all gud luck bcos u gonna need it.The wheel has come out and the car is going to collapse.
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