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Orlando Pirates' Benni McCarthy: I'm in peak condition

Benni: I'm in peak condition

Posted: 2011-12-13 19:08

Benni McCarthy has spoken of his delight at reaching what he feels is an acceptable fitness level.

Upon his arrival at Orlando Pirates at the beginning of the season, McCarthy's fitness was a subject of much discussion, but now he feels not even his biggest critics should dare bring up the topic any longer, especially after he was named Striker of the Tournament for his sterling display during the 2011 Telkom Knockout.

"The weight is alright, and you can see by the way I play. I played for 90 minutes in two weeks so whoever still has doubts about my weight, or whatever it is they call me, good luck to the haters," McCarthy says.

The 34-year-old further says he is convinced more than ever that he joined the right club, adding that he could not have asked for better teammates.

"I know I can play football and I can play in any team if I put my mind to it and work hard. Pirates ain't no different," he says.

"I wouldn't be able to pick myself up if it wasn't for my teammates. These guys have helped me a hell of a lot so I can score goals for the team, so a big shout-out to my teammates," McCarthy adds.

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dlhamaga : 2011-12-13 19:34

There is 1 thng that puzzles me with kickoff

Champs, which word is vulgar between ASS and A.r.se.nal or a.n.a.l.y.se?
Coz they edit the latter and the former bt ass it seems 2 b ok 2 them.

Stylish : 2011-12-13 19:43

I am in peak condition,peak condition my ass.

xakekile.com: 2011-12-13 19:44

Well done boy.

Zakumi.com : 2011-12-13 19:52

Wena bennie u talking none stop slima

Diehardbucs : 2011-12-13 20:00

To all Zebra fans,do you remember that you were saying Parker is much better than our Benni just because he is younger than our super star Benni?????Do you still say that?Why was your Parker not even nominated for TKO awards?

MZwelisto : 2011-12-13 20:01

You can hate him, he is simple the Best. Bennisto you are a pillar for strength in the Bucs ship. Viva Amabhakabhaka.

Diehardbucs : 2011-12-13 20:08

@Zakumi.com-Other zebras are contamplating on life without Boby's family bussiness since they were ordered not to interfere.Dont disturb our celebration,shutup.

Stylish : 2011-12-13 20:13

Talk is cheap old man,By this time next year,rats fans will be calling u names,some will throwing their false teeth at you,They once set soccer city alight,real hooligans,domkops.U know take to ur hot head,after six months u will be history,mark my words andd underline them.

All psl Trophies : 2011-12-13 20:20

dlhamaga:2011-12-13 19:34


There is 1 thng that puzzles me with kickoff

Champs, which word is vulgar between ASS and A.r.se.nal or a.n.a.l.y.se?
Coz they edit the latter and the former bt ass it seems 2 b ok 2 them.

...............................
Lack of I.T basics at its best.
This software or website was programmed to encrypt some of the letters which are not to be posted to the public chatroom.
You monkeys claim to be smart yet you are the most dumb terminals of all networks.

Ndodemnyama : 2011-12-13 20:20

@stylish Dude u flattering urself yo ass is not in the pick condition

me : 2011-12-13 20:28

@Stylish,who burned Newlands stadium in 2009?

LordJerry : 2011-12-13 20:28

Benni.... BBM (Big Benni McCarthy)... Man you proved beyond doubt that you are a quality player..... When you retire people like Doc Khumalo will have to retire from Supersport tv as your input is 4 times more valuable theirs.....

So I can hear all you Zimbo fc fans apologise 4 comparing LIPS MAN(ParCOW), with the legendary BBM, Lets rub it in Mabhakaniya... Lets chase them out kickoff.. I would lv 2 see only sunclows, swallows, superswasho and other supporters.... Football 101 was mastered at the University of Orlando.

legs of Storm : 2011-12-13 20:32

well said BBM

Tolly.ba.Thathe : 2011-12-13 20:50

Tell these haters, Bennie. They will never win anything as long as the focus on bringing you down...something which one can refer to as fighting a loosing battle instead of looking at their declining performance of their team.

Jealousy will rule them until they go six feet under.

luise-hero: 2011-12-13 20:54

shout-up benni and stop running ur mouth no one knows south-african league in the world ,aneka drogba even alexedra depero still play active football not to talk of ryan gigg of m.utd so what is the big deal playing under a low rated league in the world and become the most MVP of the year lol

TopStriker : 2011-12-13 20:55

Wht hs ths boy done to deserve all these accollades at th expense of more deservn players,I'm nt yet convinced,ths one lucky fellow
who benefits from othr pps' sweat,th likes of klate,mbuyane,tlou,chansa who are always workn very hard to cover ths chap,he cnt b 1 on 1 wit a defendr n xpct hm to cum out victorious,he does hold n pass th bal,I repeat he is made to appear gud by th players surroundn him,othrwse he wud fail,its too early for him to b makn ths noise,wait til end of season,

Zakumi.com : 2011-12-13 20:57

@Lordjerry & @ Diehardbucs leave amakhosi supporters alone yo cups make u talk rubbish sies.101 z after nine at OPFC

FrankT: 2011-12-13 21:07

Benni is a good Striker there is no doubt about that , his influence to the OP players is there for all to see except for his haters ofcourse , which proves beyond doubt that u can not put a good man down even if you hire a SAFA sangoma to bewitch him " AFRICA HERE COMES THE SEA ROBBERS

LordJerry : 2011-12-13 21:10

This has always been the case when you play for Pirates when you play for us the whole of South Africa will give you attention....

This year BBM has stolen the headlights, last season Jali and Manyisa, before it was the Navigator, before it was Leremi before it was Tso and before it was Manyathela before it was Lekolea.... I can go on and on....

While Zimbo fc had only Pule, Ngobese and mosheu since the turn of the century... You can never dispute the facts... @Zakumi.com man we wont stop until all of you Zimbo fc fans are completely extint..

Football 101 was mastered at the University of Orlando.

dylan-zim : 2011-12-13 21:16

Benni has done alot 4 pirates upfront, but he should let the ball do the talkin & it is 2 early in e season, he could fizle out anytym

JoeDirt: 2011-12-13 21:19

@Stlaelish, we tired of marking Zebra words ndoda, we've been marking words since last season's MTN8 triumph, enough is enough, just say you wish... not mark my word bluh bluh bluh

General : 2011-12-13 21:23

Lord(evil)jerry:To me it seems you don't know anything about soccer and whenever you think about the team that that have rude players like your players you just think Chiefs.The players you are mentioning here have got nothing to do with what you have written,come on try to breathe with your not with your mind.

Skepe Mketule: 2011-12-13 21:24

TopStriker : 2011-12-13 20:55

this is a problem that angers oponents to prove a point aganist other team, it happened with wits, Benny is gud bro, your question does nt make sense , who put OP in the final, did you watch the game against swallows

Muzie.D Manzinie 4rm Nulands East Dbn : 2011-12-13 21:48

Benni ,im glad u signed 4 d Bucs, n thanx dt u helpn d youngst out.

Amu-nition!!! : 2011-12-13 22:03

He he he!!! Benni can talk 2 much or run his mouth off whatever you call it & you know why, coz he knows he’s far better than those below average cows Parker & Majoro combined. He has earned that right. Figures don’t lie he has started/played fewer games yet scored more goals in all competitions compared to your moooooosss.

@ Stylish: 2011-12-13 20:13
Don’t hold your breath baba it could be a fatal exercise because you not even paying your monthly premiums regularly. When he signed, you & your ilk said he was finished/waste of money yada yada & now that he’s showing you what he’s made of you changing your tune, ja anipheli amandla neh??? It reminds one of your last season’s “holding the umbrella” hit song until the season ends. . .nc nc nc!!!

The sleeping giant has awaken!!!

All psl Trophies : 2011-12-13 22:04

LordJerry:2011-12-13 20:28


Benni.... BBM (Big Benni McCarthy)... Man you proved beyond doubt that you are a quality player..... When you retire people like Doc Khumalo will have to retire from Supersport tv as your input is 4 times more valuable theirs.....

So I can hear all you Zimbo fc fans apologise 4 comparing LIPS MAN(ParCOW), with the legendary BBM, Lets rub it in Mabhakaniya... Lets chase them out kickoff.. I would lv 2 see only sunclows, swallows, superswasho and other supporters.... Football 101 was mastered at the University of Orlando.

........................
Your dream will one day become true.

I think a ten year capital punishment was not enough for this donkeys.
Ha di utlwi dikatana tsena.

LordJerry : 2011-12-13 22:17

General:2011-12-13 21:23

Take me on with facts.... You cant write 200 words of meaningless sh!t then you think you proved your non existing point.. Take me on with facts and stop this useless Zimbo mentality...

I was shocked to see V.V proud of having 3 Zimbos in his defence in the starting line up... In his pre-match interview on SABC.... Lets rub it in Mabhakaniya we are not ABAFAZI BOKUTHULA NOQOLI... We are the SEA ROBBERS..

@ all Psl trophies are missing at Zimbo fc... Listen here boy you said if we beat Wits in the final you will kill your **** of a wife and your gay son... So until we receive the details of their funeral just shut the hell up..

Football 101 was mastered at the University of Orlando.

Motlokoa  : 2011-12-14 00:13

No matter what they say about u Benito u still r the best thing this country has had as far as football is concerned.

Tell them untill thier facked up eardrums cant take it anymore.

Tsipaaa tse ntsho Tsipaaaa

Ichuuuuuuuuuu Re Ja JoY while re ba thungela on the sidelines

Ayeyeyeyee Bhakaniya Ayeeeeeeee!!!!

champ always in the top8 : 2011-12-14 02:41

All PSL Trophies. Change that username wena evil zebra. Who do u think u r?

gift  : 2011-12-14 05:46

ayeye macufe cup the whole season!! Bucs till kaizer has a charming gap like the african soccer chairman! Hahaha.....

Olerilwe : 2011-12-14 06:08

F**k u wena makati jo blurry disrespectful fool.u thnk u r da bst thng 2 hv eva hpn 2 soccer n let me 2 u u r a flop san jo kak

KING?: 2011-12-14 08:19

If a FAT and unfit BBM scores goals, what will happen if he reaches his fitness level.

Parker,Majoro,Ngcobo,Kaizer Jnr,Nyawana, are all fit but are not making any difference either in their team or the national team.

He can talk because he can justifies his talks on and off the field, he has played at highest level in different countries and was asset to his country at younger age.

those who hate him, they are just envy his achievements and success + his a black man who is a self made millionaire.

Check BBM, and you will see, the goals fela,We playing his song.

Champ "Superbrand": 2011-12-14 08:20

champ always in the top8 : 2011-12-14 02:41 [ Report ]


All PSL Trophies. Change that username wena evil zebra. Who do u think u r?

@champ always in the top8,

Pentisto should call himself All Macufe cups!!

Kekana KC: 2011-12-14 08:40

LordJerry : 2011-12-13 22:17

F.U.C.K you. If u say huh..F.U.C.K your mum too.U leave in a shack got no money n earn R2000 a month n u still vomit kak broer.

Khosi till Rats export players to meaningful leagues.

ma-hd stopper : 2011-12-14 08:47

U can b multi-millionar butif u don't have respect to others u are worthless. Benni let me remind u that ever since u turn against your country, I then started to hate u. Now that u are surplus overseas u thought of coming to mzansi to irritate us with your disrespect attitute and bragging of your success. I will never forgive u. I was so exited when pitso exclude u from our squad during world cup. That was a good lesson. I hope katleho mphela is reding this because he is also becoming big headed, thinking that Bafana is sundowns. I don't like pie-tat, buyt I hatye it even more since ui join them. Khosi till I die.

Ganadlha: 2011-12-14 08:53

@Champ "Superbrand": 2011-12-14 08:20 [ Report ]


@champ always in the top8 : 2011-12-14 02:41 [ Report ]

Mapantistos woke up from the hospital over the weekend he just came out yesteday frogeting that ALL THE PSL THROPHIES are Parked@Parktown.
he still confused.he still wearing the G-string pantisto forget him guys.

Mlu 4 Bucs.: 2011-12-14 08:55

@Kekana KC: u moron abazali bakho abakukhulisanga ngenhlonipho mdidi wakho ogcwel' uboya***...u must respect other people and stop talking kak about our number 1 striker BBM*.

Kekana KC: 2011-12-14 09:00

Mlu 4 Bucs.: 2011-12-14 08:55

Pregnant ****roach!!!!

Kekana KC: 2011-12-14 09:03

Mlu 4 Bucs.: 2011-12-14 08:55 [ Report

Pregnant C.ockroach !!!!! Pie rat!!!Amagundwane FC. Mafias ! Cheats!! Dirty supporters. Lacking class!!!

xee: 2011-12-14 09:08

ayathukana amadoda ezweni bendiba intlamba yinto yabafazi ndinothulela umqwazi mabakaniya niyayivula imolomo xa nithanda,finish and klaar.

xee: 2011-12-14 09:12

iyo nabo nabe chiefs bengenela yintoni madoda sinithengele iipenti,amahlazo.

Mlu 4 Bucs.: 2011-12-14 09:15

Kekana KC: 2011-12-14 09:03
Pirates is not a family business...i think u should ask ur father Bobby to take u back to school coz this thing of working n ur Father's funeral plan its really damaging ur mind.

umqondo wakho ugcwele abantu abafile nje, ayikho enye into oyicabangayo ngaphandle kwe-dumbu***

g_mtonga: 2011-12-14 09:46

Granted this boy is talented and successful but his attitude sucks big time. Any idiot who condones such a bad behaviour needs to have his head examined. There are ex-football superstars who are far successful and wealthy than this hooligan but they are still humble. This proves no matter how one can be wealthy but if you had a lousy upbringing and did not go to school you will remain an idiot. This imbecile tops the list of idiots.

The Prince: 2011-12-14 09:48

Growing up supporting my beloved Sundowns, I always thought Kaizer Chiefs fans were such mouthfuls and irritating. However, I must admit Pirates supporters have shown me a different side of them. The are arrogant, cheeky, irritating and beyond annoying. But I guess it should be expected to be like that when you go 8 years without a trophy. Even more worse is this fat boy called Benni, his arrogant offends me. Just because you've played for Porto, coached by the great Mourinho and won the Champions League, now he thinks he can talk whatever he likes. Threatening to slap another colleague is a disgrace. Lastly, to all your Pie-rats supporters and Cow-Fat-Benni, go to HELL.

TheBold&TheBeautiful: 2011-12-14 10:38

@ThePrince
8 yrs my foot. i think u r de 1 whs arrogant & jelas. who do u think u r compared to Benni, he's got a lot to brag about. even his current form says a lot. where is Pretoria soccer league jou hell?

Jacob/Styles: 2011-12-14 10:39

I denounce the foul language displayed by some of the bloggers with real contempt and it is childish indeed. Benni should also be aware that he will be a target of some teams, and they will surely provoke him to say nasty things and to visit his "old-self" he needs to be careful. As for others jealousy will eat them up and they must just accept that Bennie is something special, it is just a pity that Orlando Pirates supporters and those who love soccer will attest to that. The boy is just class!!!

vutomim@gmail.com: 2011-12-14 11:02

so its BBM "Big Benni Mc...." Just hope the Big is not equivalent to fat coz it might change as soon as he start firing blanks, then d famous boo boys will be booing him 2 hell.

danistiga : 2011-12-14 11:15

benito u r doin exatly wat we as bucs fans lov, this man is playing gud futbal pls continue shutin da haters up, yes benni can play at anyteam in the world y u hatin him so much..? @sizwe is it bcoz ur useles sundonkeys(exept pelembe) faild to sign him... Nah dnt b jeolous this guy is da reason south africa is known in soccer n u know dats a fact *****!

sports lady: 2011-12-14 13:13

yes Benni is arrogant bt does that make him less of a good player?
Home is wr the heart is that is y he came back home. to the bitter ppl stop being bitter and jst give credit wr its due. to many ppl benni's weight was his down fall to them...bt he proved them wrong. thr are many ppl his age and even younger that are more fit then him, bt they do nt play the quality football he play. again it doesnt matter hw many yesars it took fo pirats to win trophies, fact is they are winning more then enough to cover up. anyway good things cum to those who wait

Shapa bhacabaca shapa

"Ka Bo Yello": 2011-12-14 13:50

the fact of the matter is that bennie(a striker) who is feeling fit and confident will not win the top scorer award come the end of the season...so all the noise is unjustified