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Krol – Why Teko left
 

Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol speaks out about Teko Modise

Krol – Why Teko left

Posted: 2011-05-28 20:13

Ruud Krol has finally broken his silence about the real reason Teko Modise left Orlando Pirates five months ago. 

The Dutchman has been mum on the matter until now, but has now revealed Modise was a rotten apple that could have spoilt the rest of the group and had to go.
 
Modise joined Mamelodi Sundowns in a well-documented move and a lot was said about the decision being about finding a new environment in an attempt to salvage an otherwise flagging career.

"I still believed in Teko as a football player but his behaviour was not good "
- Ruud Krol 


Krol, however, has suggested Modise walked because of a bad attitude and Krol seemingly made the right call on the back of a season that brought home three major trophies for Bucs.
 
"Of course that was a difficult decision, because I still believed in Teko as a football player but his behaviour was not good. I told the management and they took the decision,” Krol said after the Nedbank Cup Final at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday which Pirates won 3-1.
 
At the time of his departure, Modise had been due to attend a disciplinary hearing after allegedly going Awol on the eve of Pirates’ match against Santos on January 15, but instead Bucs boss Irvin Khoza dropped a bombshell by announcing the midfielder’s move to join Mamelodi Sundowns.
 
Modise maintained he left in good terms.
 
"I never had a fall-out with the coach. But we never really spoke about anything besides football. That was just the relationship I had with the coach - if there was a problem, I never realised it existed,” Modise told KickOff.com at the time. 

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Recent Comments (30) :

Detmolder: 2011-05-28 20:17

Interesting how when Gavin Hunt got rid of Teko SuperSport went on to win 3 League titles. Pirates get rid of Teko and they win the treble after winning nothing in 10 years...makes you think!

Linda Kwenamore : 2011-05-28 20:23

Teko played his bad football at Pirates & under Kroll so he became big headed and undermined the coach, players so Ruud Kroll done what's best for the team by getting rid of the rotten cause we won the Treble!!!

Totalfootball : 2011-05-28 20:43

I don't want to talk too much about Teko,I still believe he is a very talented player whom in my opinion deserv ed better at Pirates,but he is closed chapter now & Kickoff should back offb

Navigation System: 2011-05-28 20:45

tiyani waka mabasa you never give up neh? madafaka just leave bucs alone, i loved teko back then as a player and still i do so backoff stabane.

seipati : 2011-05-28 20:48

Mashego mst join,he is also big headed

Navigation System: 2011-05-28 20:49

tiyani if you want some1 to bang ur ess teko is not a moffie try next door @Enerst Fakude

phanuel : 2011-05-28 20:52

Teko really had 2 go,he would have been a bad influence 2 our youngstaz the likes of Andile''G@ttuso'' and his young crew

konvict f@nie : 2011-05-28 21:07

Teko had 2 go and take a hike coz Pirates was there b4 his birth and will always be there even afta his passing away..Up the Bucs

Triple Champ Thapelo: 2011-05-28 21:58

I just heard that Bobby phoned Doctor Colonel this evening asking for a 1m loan to complete the Mashamaite transfer.

HAPPY PEOPLE FOREVER!

Juan Pablo : 2011-05-28 21:59

I dnt care if we won the treble bt i stil beleive Krol cld hv handled the modise isue differently,i stil cnt acept he is gone,he is a wonderful playa...anywy lyf goes on...Krol is forgiven 4 al hs sins

Sweyts: 2011-05-28 22:54

Teko 'Rotten Apple' Modise had to leave! Heehehe! .....Benson 'Fresh Vegetable' Mhlongo and Lucky 'Fresh Biltong' Lekgwathi will stay on because they're still fresh! lol. Up the Bucs!

WONDER MOLOI : 2011-05-28 23:11

THANKS TO THE BUCCANEERS AND BARCA GOOD FOOTBALL GUYS, YOU MADE MY DAY GUYS THANKS...FOR MAKING MY DAY I EVEN BET WITH MY PHONE AND PC FOR YOU GUYS I LOVE SOCCER I CAN EVEN DIE FOR IT THANK YOU GUYS I TRUST YOU.

bondocean: 2011-05-28 23:36

Players with negative bad attitudes are bad for morale and the team was correct to get rid of someone that does not contribute positively to the team spirit. Pirates have been superb in the way they have never given up - somthing that Teko was guily of in all forms of the game. When he realised that he was not up to international standard, he just gave up and didn't even try much on the field despite coaches giving him so many chances. Krol was brave and correct to advise Pirate to let him go and Khoza was wise to take the decision.

 : 2011-05-28 23:55

ROTTEN APPLE WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO OUR HERO MODISE?

Tolly.ba.Thathe : 2011-05-29 00:01

I have always stood by you, coach even when many people were baying for your head. Teko was a rotten and it was good move he left and he must not come back.

Shakirah : 2011-05-29 02:59

If he was a rotten apple,then u must take the blame...u failed to play ur part as a father figure to teko,u were suppose to show faith like u did with mbuyane,but instead u benched him for no reason....anyway he left and we wish him all the best...if krol will be the coach nxt szn then mahoota and mayambela will leave pirates,and we will be fighting 4 the top 8 spot..mark my words...i h8 krol.

L.V.K: 2011-05-29 07:14

I think Manyambela should start pulling up his socks now and wake up, he takes to much time on the ball and end up loosing it. How many times have I seen him doing the shoe shine and end up loosing the ball. I dont have a problem with skillfull player as long his skills will help the team score the goals but with Manyambela and Mashego, are as if they are playing in the township for head of a sheep(Smiley). These guys should understand that football is about results not show boating. Kroll should do something before they become "rotten apple" as well. I would rather support a winning team with no croud pullers rather than loosers with a bunch of croud pullers

Qaddafi: 2011-05-29 08:26

Ever since Teko won Player of the season back to back, got endorsements he has never been the same player again. His bad attitude was obvious in the 2009/2010.He would shout at players who didnt pass the ball to him, they had this friendship with Mashego that was visible in playing, Mhlongo is also guilty of joining that bad too. It was a very frustrating short season because we were playing twice a week.
Krol is right Teko was a bad apple he was even Booed during the MTN8 game against Chimps. Since the confeds 2009 Teko has never been himself, he got all the support from the team and Coach but his Prima Donna attitude was his great fall. The coach has proven that indeed Teko was bad for OPFC, we have won a treble without him.
OPFC is not about individuals, if they become bigger than their boots they may as well get a boot and leave our team. OPFC will be there long after they're shadows of themselves....Up the bucs.

Tolly.ba.Thathe : 2011-05-29 08:28

I fully commend the coach for such tough but wise decision. Not many people, including me, would have done that, honestly. We must give credit to the coach rather throw tauntrams to him. Coach did what was best for the team and results are visible unless people who criticize can't see the results. People must remember the quote from one leader "as a leader at times you make unpopular decisions but as long as you will take flack then stamp your authority and decide". Krol did exactly that.

Mbongeni ka Mkhize : 2011-05-29 08:36

It was a very good decision for Krol to let Teko cos nobody is bigger than the club. I just hope that He does not carry that attitude to Sundowns cos that might spell the end of His career.

Champ Mriyo (Trebble kings of SA): 2011-05-29 08:54

WTF,we know Teko ws big headed bt y tel the story now?Is it bcoz Krol is joining Sunduns,i dnt c da rezin 4 askin Krol thiz questions now bt dats kickoff 4 u

nhlamuloDOTcom : 2011-05-29 09:53

Its quite clearly dat da ppl who agree wit krol r chips fans. Dey r ****** stupid, jst lyk krol. I'm jst prayin pirates mngt let dat fool go dis comin wkend

Book-Of-Eli : 2011-05-29 10:14

Oku salayo Teko earns more than you Krol

Enele : 2011-05-29 11:33

Pls live my boy u *******

Shakirah : 2011-05-29 12:08

Dankie king...nx lezinja zinomona.

LordJerry : 2011-05-29 15:35

krol has archived more in his playin days than the whole psl players roster so if u want to critise the man show us ur football credentials b4 u comment abt the guy if u cant the critise the man 4m serbia wat r his football credentials anyway so krol must chase away any1 he wants 2 chase away mashego he is nxt.. Bt i think he knows lmao.. Krol u mst listen 2 some pirates supporter coz they r dumn bt i understand u r the 1st person to coach in SA while also played in the world cup final n u were the captain.. Krol i apologise on behalf of all South Africans.

spitjotjo: 2011-05-29 18:02

Krol is a former dutch international,he has more than 100 caps in the national colours,he sure knws big stars cos he played in the same era as plattini,so who is Teko Modise to undermine him?...

Shimmyfela : 2011-05-29 18:21

Teko modise's departure at pirates was a blessing in disguise bcos he thought that he destroys them,un aware that he makes them strong.i regard him as a bag full of rotten potatoes.

Manxele: 2011-05-29 22:23

Mashego you better watchout you next

zimi: 2011-05-31 13:15

People what you are doing to Teko is absolutely unfair, please stop it we all have our personal problems its just a pity that we are not famous, please do not attack Teko because he is a human being like eveyone, he is entilttled to make mistakes, let us not destroy his futre please Oh please and please.

 
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