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Benni McCarthy back in England

'No longer fat' Benni back in England

Posted: 2010-07-02 14:16

Shunned Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy is determined to shed the 'Fat Benni' tag and get his career back on track, to the extent that he has already returned to England and is training at his club, West Ham United.

Speaking on the club's website, Benni, who has been hard at work for the past fortnight at Chadwell Heath, says he is determined to make his 2010/11 a season to remember.

The striker has been hard at work for the past fortnight at Chadwell Heath, following a fitness programme that was given to him at the Bafana Bafana camp because of his weight, to ensure he is ready for the start of pre-season from Monday.

"For me, I am like a new player coming in, because last season I am writing off. I have been training hard for two weeks and it was my own decision."

The 32-year-old hitman missed out on the Bafana's World Cup squad because of fitness issues after injury problems caused him to play just five times for the club following his February move to West Ham from Blackburn Rovers.

"I am very determined and that is why I decided to come back earlier. I wanted to make a fresh start - what I couldn't do then, I want to be able to do now.

"The injury is completely fine and the weight is back to normal. I have been following my programme since the end of the season. It is the first time that something like this has happened to me and I need to make sure it doesn't happen again."

McCarthy is looking forward to working with new manager Avram Grant who has already signed some new strikers.

"I have met him a few times and I don't think they would have brought him in if they didn't think he was the right man for the job. His record at Chelsea spoke for itself."



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Brandon : 2010-07-02 14:24

Benni I am a supporter all the way and I believe that you will be able to show your pedigree. Give us the best of McCarthy this season. I have followed your career from day 1 and I believe you can finish your career at the top!!! Good Luck

KidKudu7: 2010-07-02 14:26

These are excellent news, @ least now you know Benni that nobody is playing because of his name. Nevertheless I'm glad that you have learn a lesson and right now rectifying those gaps. We still need you in the Bafana Bafana set up for the Afcon 201 qualifiers.

Siphiwe: 2010-07-02 14:27

Good luck dude!

KidKudu7: 2010-07-02 14:28

It is the first time that something like this has happened to me and I need to make sure it doesn't happen again."

Thats good sonny, we all know your capabilities when you're a fit player.

KidKudu7: 2010-07-02 14:30

All the best Benni!!!

Gucci Man: 2010-07-02 14:38

I wish you all the best Bennie,
Please stay away from McDonald outlets !!

Swona: 2010-07-02 14:40

do what you know best, play for your team and score lots and lots of goal, we behind you!

Joe Sindane: 2010-07-02 15:45

Question is will he play for Bafana Bafana again under New Coach ?

Livhuani: 2010-07-02 15:49

Hope u learnt your lesson when u r called on the National duties u must honour call up. Don't expect special treatment, those days that SAFA official to fly to u asking u to come and play for your country r gone boy.

eze: 2010-07-02 19:09

the only south africa good player

donadoni : 2010-07-03 07:09

eze take it a notch down like your name sake,yes in his champions league winning days he ws,bt my friend 2day this is nt the case,Bafana spine is Slimkat,Khumalo&Masilela,Shabba&Sibaya & Mphela,RESKET ntate.

fire: 2010-07-05 21:48

We right behind you Benni.Make the coming season a Kaapsedans.

tafara: 2010-07-12 11:14

South African soccer fans and SAFA are the only clever people on this plannet who thought they could replace Benni with Mpela.because Mpela scored 17 goals in a South African league which for the past years has failed to sent a team to the CAF club competitions,simply because those CAF competitons do not mean anything to them.Again,Bafana Bafana are not going to qualify for the nations cup 2012,because its useless to SAFA and the Fans,they want the world cup in 2014.I would have bet my last cent that if Benni was from any other country which participated in the world cup except South Africa,he would have played a part at this show case.