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Benni McCarthy to throw R100 000 party with Telkom Knockout prize money!

Benni to throw R100K party for Bucs

Posted: 2011-12-14 14:19

Benni McCarthy is going to use the prize money from his Telkom Knockout Striker of the Tournament award to throw a party for his Orlando Pirates teammates.

"First and foremost I'd just like to thank my teammates for the hard work, the commitment and the effort they put in every single day in training. They also made me change my attitude," McCarthy said immediately after receiving his award.

"Although I'm an older player, an experienced player, they made me put in the hard work and it had merit because I ended up with the striker of the tournament."

In fact, to show his appreciation, the 34-year-old striker has decided to use his R100 000 prize money on a party for his teammates.

"It is Christmas time and I think the team has put in a magnificent effort, and I know the chairman is probably going to hate this but I promised the boys I was going to give them a special 'European' welcoming.

"That's how we do it in Europe, we always have Christmas parties, nice and respectable, but we have R100 000 to spend. So that is what I'm going to do with the R100 000, spend it on my teammates because without them I wouldn't have won the award," grins McCarthy.

He also went on to add that he was a little disappointed that he only scored three goals in the tournament, losing out on the bonus prize money.

"As a striker you are never satisfied with what you end up with in goals. I always felt there were like a few games where I could have scored way more than I did, but obviously as long as I helped the team get the victory and progress to the next round, that was always our objective.

"But I am little bit disappointed because myself and my teammates let slip the possibility of me winning the R150 000 bonus!"

What a party THAT would have been …

Maybe something like THIS Manchester City party.

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Scorpion: 2011-12-14 14:38

The drunkards at mayfair are listerning with attention, 100k worth booze? hehehe

zizipho : 2011-12-14 14:43

hehehe Mr Magic. No comment from me. Ill let bucs faithfuls comment on this

Playapresident: 2011-12-14 14:43

"That's how we do it in Europe, we always have Christmas parties," SHOW DEM BENNI!

PhatKatt: 2011-12-14 14:51

I guess Benni is receiving calls from Pule, Khune, Malatsi, Mbutu, Mabotsa, Molekwane, Chabangu, Masinga, Khumalo.
" Bru can you hook us up, there are twenty of us, If you can buy us four cases of castle and two Sminyaminya straights bru you'll have done it for us.

nwayza : 2011-12-14 14:55

Lmao Mothusi @ throw not through

Scholes : 2011-12-14 14:55

Atleast he says 'in europe',as much as he deserve the prize money Im sure in Hanover Park where he hails from the money would have done a huge difference in improving living condition of that community.THATS MY OPINION.

JaliManyisa: 2011-12-14 14:55

This Boy got Pounds man.
I wonder how much is Pirates paying him.
You can combine Shabba,Khune and Letsholonyane salaries.
I am sure he is earning R100 000 00 per game.You know how is Khoza moos.
We paid Pollen Ndlanya and Nomvete when they were from overseas and Chiefs couldnt afford them.
GET DRUNK BOYS,BUT DONT FORGET THAT WE STILL HAVE A LONG JOURNEY TO WALK

Njeyodwa-5skipas: 2011-12-14 14:55

Aint dat team spirit?
Aint dat appreciatin ur teamma8s?
Aint dat humblines nd takin initiative?

Dankie Bennito aka BEN10 4 u
"Happy People til Jimmy Tau consider cumin bek hme"
U MUST LYK IT 4 PIRATES LOL

jola: 2011-12-14 14:59

Benni plz don't destroy these laaities,i mean u also want them to be like u in future,why buy them expensive booze and partying all the time,recently Andile and Mabena were involved in a fight and Andile is becoming arrogant together with the other boyz.u must thank them by other means bra,think again ma se kind.

Gucci Man: 2011-12-14 14:59

PhatKatt: 2011-12-14 14:51 [ Report ]
I agree with you outie yami however the problem with your comment was when you included Khune in the list.......

Khune is a decent player .....

sello: 2011-12-14 15:01

Thanks Benni for that, it really shows that you guys are UNITED,please give food to "Family hobbos" that may pass there cos they've won nothing in many seasons..also invite bo Nyawana and give the some boere wors and booze cos they are hungry Hobbos!!

Retabile : 2011-12-14 15:02

yoh this guy is realy enjoying himself at bucs. Truly No one can take away what God has given. Benny you ar a blessing to orlando pirates family and to ur teammates. My prayer is dat u remain humbled man and dnt get big headed. Drink responsible and plz dnt drive after dat

Dooba OPC: 2011-12-14 15:02

Thanx 4 conforming what we already knew, that that big fat balloon of a body is this kinda result- but u unfortunately going to take the promising young players with you, especially now that they have already shown they are big-headed... invite KO thugs too, they deserve a piece for defending the Xbones!

Mamoduwe : 2011-12-14 15:02

Keeping Up With The McFATTYians!

Njeyodwa-5skipas: 2011-12-14 15:03

HATERS hv startd talkin nd nw dey talk lyk POLITICIANS kwakwakwa!!!
Leav dat 2 da Malemas. Khune, Shabba, Beyonce, Chapman, Tinkler,de Sa
U re all welcum guys :))
Khanyi Mbau we'l b der aswel LOL

MuntukaJele: 2011-12-14 15:11

Wow can i come....To see Jele!!!

Scorpion: 2011-12-14 15:11

Breaking News: VV has just left Chiefs

Ganadlha: 2011-12-14 15:12

Guys stop being envy,there is nothing wrong when you do a party for your TEAM mate that show team spirit an appreciate being with the GALAXY OF STARS.
So stop your attitude guys and let Bucs players celebrate.they deserve it.
Keep Up The Good Work BENNIE.
Frm Me THUMB UP.its CHRISTMAS TIME TO GIVE...

ODG : 2011-12-14 15:14

You go boy! Hope while building team work, you also learn to control temper. Lost temper goes against any good thing you do. Good luck on Africa guys & congratulations on winning the last cup for this soccer season.

Mathe a Tau: 2011-12-14 15:16

Benni Mr Moneymaker" Mccathy is going to throw a R100000 party for his team mates, oh what a waste of money, why not give it to somebody with no cv atleast he can buy 10 players for R10000 EACH.

ONCE AND ALWAYS, UNTIL FAMILY BONDS WIN TREBELE.

Black & Yellow : 2011-12-14 15:18

I don't know if I like the idea...

Kekana KC: 2011-12-14 15:19

You see.... You used to say we Chiefs talk 2 much. Wat happens when you give an uneducated person a lot of money. In Hanover Park street kids dying of hunger.Some stealing 4 a living.Eish.

Pelezinyo: 2011-12-14 15:19

I hope n pray we wont hv 2 donate di 5 rand wen dis FF dies, Amen..

Amu-nition!!! : 2011-12-14 15:24

@Scholes
Chill baba this is a strategic move Bennie is looking at the bigger picture: Top Goal scorer. And if he hasn’t done anything for his neighbourhood yet then it’s still in the pipeline coz part of the top goal scorer cheque will be donated to them.

@ Scorpion
Didn’t you haters say he’s coming home for the last check when we signed him??? He just wants to show you haters that for him it’s not about cash. I’m sure broke ass Bobby wherever he is he’s preparing to call Colonel to ask for Benni’s namba phela that cash could go a long way in settling the R7.3m that you still owe Musona’s academy. Mncm!!!

The Sleeping giant has awaken!!!

BUCSOVIC: 2011-12-14 15:31

@Njeyodwa-5skipas

couldnt have said it better!
well done Benny

Mamoduwe : 2011-12-14 15:34

Ba pitsa FATTY, Ba pitsa BOOMBER, TSEKELEKE!

Ba pitsa FATTY, Ba pitsa BUM BUM, TSEKELEKE!

Ke di December Boss! Bathathe McFATTY! Im sure innocent Zebras are just gonna be blaksemed for just being bystanders! Yhoo

ntau : 2011-12-14 15:35

go on my bra cos de boys rspect u n wish u a wnderful festive n take care dnt drnk n drive

Diehardbucs : 2011-12-14 15:43

This proves us right that although Benni is the highest paid player in the psl,@ bucs he is not after money but after success.@Phatkatt:You made my day.I cant imagine the impatiant calls Benni is already receiving from those people.

gogowami: 2011-12-14 15:44

SA ppl like to complain, let Bennie "The POWERBALL" show luv to team mates. ANC do a party u complain, sushi man do a party u complain, Khanyi do a party u complain kanti who must do parties. if it's and company(ur christmas party) its fine y don't u take that money and hire some1 whose unemployed.nxxxxx.........

Dr_Prof_(Soccer Analyst_Anti-KickOff and Soccer Laduma): 2011-12-14 15:44

I am surprised there are those singing the unnecessarily splashing out Benni praises merely to act as if he's wealthier rich than any soccer player ever to land down. Yes, I admit and acknowledge that the man has perhaps earned himself money to live on after retiring from his soccer career but the question remains, has he made ends meet?

Is kickoff such desperate for news to an extent that it reports of an unnecessary off-the-fields drinkings? After all Bennie is a coloured, cultured-drinkers.

Diehardbucs : 2011-12-14 15:54

@Mothusi;I cant stop laughing my champ.

gogowami: 2011-12-14 15:57

when a South African hear the word PARTY they starts 2 think about drinking.AMAZED

Zakumi.com : 2011-12-14 16:02

What benni is doing it shows that is clueless about money and he dont care about his supporters who always come to the stadium to support his team where ever is raining or is hot to give them the moral to play well.

Fela: 2011-12-14 16:14

Ya neh... if Benni was throwing a party for his teammates for R50 000 i guess that would n't be a problem right? Now that it is R100 000 it is a lot of money. Dont you morons have Christmas parties at your work places? or do you even work? Why are you associating a party with alcohol? Do you have any idea how expensive is alcohol?

I guess this is a lot of money for those who dont have it?

Jealous Down: 2011-12-14 16:15

That's how we do it in Europe... Is Benni McCarthy European? You played and stayed in Europe but that doesn't make you a European. Kenny Kunene of SA football, the bling is in football now.

Diehardbucs : 2011-12-14 16:15

Please champs can you help update me on this @Scorpion 2011-12-14 15:12.Is it true that VV has resigned from Zebras?Who are they signing?Krol?So interesting if its truth.

Fela: 2011-12-14 16:20

Ok Benni loan out this money to Family Business to go and buy one get one free in Zim... is that ok now?

nywee nywee he could have donated the money to charity, imali yakhe, SASA is available for grants if you are destitute.

gogowami: 2011-12-14 16:22

Zakumi.com : 2011-12-14 16:02 [ Report ] I repeat plz listen idiot, money is there 2 be used, if it was ur boss it was going to be okay but cause is the POWERBALL McCarthy his clueless. The guy is say thanks my mates u've help me from idiots like u who were making funny of me. do u get dat.

JM Ngcobo : 2011-12-14 16:29

Hey Zakumi, you mean that Benny should invite all supporters to the party and that will make you feel good. You ll then be satisfied that he cares and wisely spent his money. C'mon wake up zakumi, its his money. He decides what to do with it. You also can do anything with yours. To me it seems you are a bit jealous. May be your team players are also a bit stingy. Benny has more than enough to do that. C'mon man let your team throw a big party and make a VIP invite for you. Tell us if you get invited.

Diehardbucs : 2011-12-14 16:39

@Molifi 2011-12-14 15:44.You seem to be worried & angry about Benni's party.But whatever happens @ the party wl never affect anything Zebraz. If its true what you say about Benni's manner being a drunkered coloured as you say,then Yeye could have been the one having such a party after being named striker of the tornament coz how would Benni give such a perfomance being the way you say?

goodguy happy cutin: 2011-12-14 16:40

this is just not worth mentioning!! how can people use this site to display their wealth?? have a tournament in the Cape flats to take this kids out of drugs

Kaizer@CPT: 2011-12-14 16:45

Mncm, how arrogant and cheap? Had he not won the prize who he had have thrown this 'European' style Xmas party?

chronic2001: 2011-12-14 16:46

go tlaabo gona le di babes tse di baya le magents,to be honest i wish i was friends with this guy,i was going to drink till morning.eish i can imagine the bebarcue
are you not going to do something for the fans

chronic2001 gaborone,botswana

Kaizer@CPT: 2011-12-14 16:48

Mncm, how arrogant and cheap? Had he not won the prize would have thrown this 'European' style Xmas party?

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2011-12-14 16:53

Benni to Tinkler: "If you want to talk about money, we can argue all night and I'll still win!"

Benni at the TKO awards to all the haters: "I'm a Scorpio and a very nice humble person. To all the haters, I can forgive but I don't forget so all you haters are good and buried. To me you don't exist."

Matt9744: "If you ain't got no money TAKE YOUR BROKE A.S.S. HOME! We living large at Bucs so eat on that dust you cows!"

Driver: 2011-12-14 16:59

benni is not here to help the poor where ever, he must spend his money the way he wants because he has worked hard for it. he is also not here to raise other peoples kids the parents and neigbours must do that. You say nothing when government eats our tax money on birthday parties when they should be building houses. Benny "Bona" McCarthy Spend it that cash my man we are behind you

Driver: 2011-12-14 17:01

Mr editor please write something about our neighbours even if its about Kaizer junior having a hair cut so people can comment there. Dont starve people of their team stories.

Thapelo: 2011-12-14 17:11

I am really tired of this kak reporting by kickoff-side. We throw parties all the time and why is it an issue when a Pirate's player does it? There have been stories of players buying fellow teamates rolexes and this publication has the nerve to tell us about a R100K party. I am done with this site. The more you are biased against the PSL most successful team the more we will conquer. Voetsek!

HAPPY PEOPLE FOREVER!

Driver: 2011-12-14 17:13

Mr editor please write something about our neighbours even if its about Kaizer junior having a hair cut so people can comment there. Dont starve people of their team stories.

Matt/ Tremble4DaTrebleChamps: 2011-12-14 17:17

Benni to Tinkler: "If you want to talk about money, we can argue all night and I'll still win!"

Benni at the TKO awards to all the haters: "I'm a Scorpio and a very nice humble person. To all the haters, I can forgive but I don't forget so all you haters are good and buried. To me you don't exist."

Matt9744: "If you ain't got no money TAKE YOUR BROKE A.S.S. HOME! We living large at Bucs so eat on that dust you cows!"

TP : 2011-12-14 17:19

I didn't want to comment on Bennie vs Wits coaches b4 I can put a thoughtful comment rather than emotional one.
If I was Bennie I will do an introspection & take stock of my past negatives.I also feel that Bennie hasn't won a weight issue yet & this will always bring some dissing towards him.Why would people be jealous of his success.Nobody will take that away,same applies to his football pedigree.But what people will take away from him is respect because of his attitude & conduct.Bennie said he won't reveal what Wits coaches said but to me & everyone who is not biased that decision makes our judgement easy after hearing what you said.Bennie's success is clouded by your negatives that include:
1.The tiff between Bennie & Mubarak.
2.Bennie's refusal to honor Bafana call ups when he was on form for his team.He even said on radio that baby sitting comes b4 Bafana.
3.Bennie's refusal to follow diet program at Blackburn until he was off loaded to West Ham.
4.At Westham,Avram Grant didn't entertain his non commitment until Ms Brady terminated his contract.
5.Now this issue against De Sa & Tinkler.Bennie,no one is jealous of you but rather annoyed with ur attitude.If us supporters can't talk abt this,who will?I have never seen a player in South Africa with negatives & feeling he's always right.Pirates fans are behind you but if you played for other team that could have been different.

chronic2001: 2011-12-14 17:28

by the am a motswana from botswana and do not care if somebody thinks i am concerned about south african football,fogeting that they idolise european footballers,some of them goes as far as calling themselves with their names

chronic2001 gaborone,botswana

KING?: 2011-12-14 17:32

Eish Sweswe,Jambo and Katsande will be waiters on that Party, trying to make some extra cash and then the night shift at Shabba's fish n chips.

Wow BBM is not selfish, guys do you have an idea of have much interest do you make on R150MILLION, this boy is super made.

How much was he paid to be out of his contract in ENGLAND
How much was his signing on fee at black burn where he was hot property.
How much was his signing on fee at Pirates, not to mention his salary.

I am so proud that a black man is living like this. WOW.

Sweyts: 2011-12-14 17:35

I can relate where Benni is coming from, 9/10 Scorpios are giving and kind-hearted people like myself. Tjovitjo Ben 10, we will all die and leave our wealth or lack thereof behind blessed are those who give.

Err.....On a humaniterian and politically correct note though, it's a waste I'm afraid......siyahlanya les'dudla, for an instance u-Mbuyane does'nt need anymore alcohol in his system, he's five-to ubu botho lomuntu. lol.

As for Pirates fans, I now know and understand better why Chiefs fans behave the way they do, you people are so similar it's not funny...........it' like a Zebra and a don,,,,mx, a horse ke. mh.

chronic2001: 2011-12-14 17:42

KING?: 2011-12-14 17:32

its good to read your comments champ,where is nespray

Sweyts: 2011-12-14 17:59

@Chronic or Tronix, whatever, ay! wakhenya joe man, eintlek se ver my, who's supporting Township Zol Rollers if you're making so much noise about a foreign team? Ok, Pirates is a universal brand ke, but really boss! Yoh!

'Khosi by Nature: 2011-12-14 18:14

Shouldn't he maybe given atleast half to the less fortunate society and spend half to his teammates??? It's his money though... just that its sad to see money going to be wasted to people who already have money. Enjoy while it last ni99@ ! As NAS said it .... IT'S YOZ !!!!!!!!

Diehardbucs : 2011-12-14 18:30

@TP 2011-12-14 17:19.You are the worst idiot of them all.You think with your back hole.What does Benni's past has to do with Wits coaches?Anyway does Benni play for Wits?Why should we not suport our player?Why would we have to suport him if he played for any of our rivals?

KING?: 2011-12-14 18:32

Chief 's Boy: this is not tax payers money, please deal with your Government please.

how much money is going to the Mangaung conference, how much money are they dishing on ANC veteranS and former MK.

Lets not impose our believes on others, just because u feel like giving, then u want everyone to give, it kills the whole purpose.

ace mthembu : 2011-12-14 19:03

thts a gr8 way of building a team spirit, u go bennie thts why my mother was your suppoter...we bucs faithfuls appreciate that. 0744758575

Laaste Khosi: 2011-12-14 20:01

You see what you have done. I am coloured just like you and now I am painted in the same brush like you, We coloureds like to drink. Help and bou jou community by die Cape flats instead om te brag. There are poor kids there who don't even have soccer kit and boots, but you want to spend 100 k on booze for your teammates. Jy embarrass my as n colored. It is you guys that make the likes of Kuli Roberts to brush us as drunkards.

ghost : 2011-12-14 20:14

lorl, all people criticizing ask your selves how much you spend on the so-called poor.....just because you dont have mcCharthy money doesnt mean you must be beeechy.......why dont you criticise your companies for paying you alot of peanuts instead of giving half your peanuts to charities huh? Flipin hypocrites.

Bucselona : 2011-12-14 20:20

That's good news Benny! Let the haters die! Edwin u're satanic and wld rod in hell. Once $ always until cowparker throws a party 4 gays! Up the Bucs!

Champ Mriyo (Trebble kings of SA): 2011-12-14 20:57

"he who thirsty shall drink",go on n drink guys,u deserv it afta such a gud work.Big ups 2 Benni 4 showing unity in the team.

bucs diva : 2011-12-14 23:06

U dsv it my boyz spoil yo selfves&forget bout macufe champs

Jay -ees : 2011-12-15 04:49

Bakhajuju well done my little bones we make history

TopShayela: 2011-12-15 07:58

Benni if you reading this bra.........hie is my nommer 073956788....bel my boss.....ill provide all chicks at the party....!!!!

KING?: 2011-12-15 08:41

TopShayela: izinja zaba ntwnana...LOL..Lol...LOL.

Benni if you reading this bra.........hie is my nommer 073956788....bel my boss.....ill provide all chicks at the party....!!!!

Laaste Khosi: Your comments have racism all over them, this has nothing to do with being coloured, Why dont you send the same message to Trevor Manuel who is changing cars like underwear's. How about you work hard and do something for those kids, Benni is a human being like you. Nx some people yezi ba lazy.

Disco: 2011-12-15 09:58

I don’t see anything wrong when Bennie shows his gratitude by throwing this party. I only hope that he does it out of the goodness and not trying to make amends for his past. We can only hope that what happened to Moon and others before him will not happen this time because we know that sometimes people get too excited and irresponsible.

Maybe we should also refrain from the media approach of reporting issues before they happen because that’s propaganda; let’s wait and see what unfolds at the party and only comment on the truth rather than foretelling.

TP, I also see your views. It’s a pity that joy mostly overshadows the worst in people and I think Bucs fans are still drowning from their success hence their attitude. It’s a pity their attitude is not completely about Pirates but also about both Chiefs and Downs.

Above all, I believe Bucs deserves to be praised as they set a good challenge to our PSL. Downs and SSU were also arrogant with their 3 Leagues wins in a row; Chiefs is also arrogant with their cup history, etc.

We have different personalities in all different communities; unfortunately that’s the reality of life which we have to deal with. For example, some of the people praising Bennie today are the ones who were dishing him in the past.

TP : 2011-12-15 10:17

Diehardbucs,if u read my post u'll never see an insult because I put reasons down.For u the best defence is insults.South Africa has many people like you where their kids are doing crime & they support them because is their own.Same applies to any parent who doesn't reprimand his misbehaving child.When I do posts here I don't take sides on articles.whether it is abt anyone.U need to learn to put ur point across without insulting because that's how u earn respect,the same thing I wrote on the article u responded on.I just hope that u'll respect me next time when u post unless that's how you were raised up.

galaxyofstars: 2011-12-15 15:14

Please invite Ryan Chapman and Wits coaching staff as security.

Botswanian4life: 2011-12-16 08:33

Benni weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... o ntaletse boss

go jewa joyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ko pirates

till chapman goes to jail

Chesa mpama : 2011-12-16 21:14

Benni Bang Bang!
Wont u rather spend that moolah on supporters man? Soon we b trveling 2 Africa. How bout flight tikts 4 a thousand Bucs fans to see u plan Champs lig?

Amkhosi : 2011-12-16 22:08

Mxm beni o lerete y dnt donate 2 der needy rathr dan throwng a useless party afta 6 ys wil b poor askng cowsa ,safa sabc nd sspr 2 gv u a jop

Tshifhango: 2011-12-17 09:54

knowing the kind of hooligans at Chibuku fc,dont be suprised to hear that Lekgwati stabbed someone or Jali robbed someone of their jewellery after getting drunk

Marah : 2011-12-18 09:27

Hey Benni we know u are the best one but plz don't undermine each other musa ukudelela wena mfana

philly: 2011-12-18 18:13

You want to destroy our boys Benny. Go to Europe and enjoy the party. You know what happened to Lekoelea, Pule etc. After you talk about a Party Pirates start to loose, they lost against Bloemfontein Celtic. Take the money and build a Church or Library in one of the Rural areas. Or give it to the poorest families man. What's your problem, we have a lot of people who don't have money to buy a loaf of bread or one pair of shoe.