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Moroka Swallows coach Gordon Igesund says won't be buying any players

Igesund not signing any players

Posted: 2012-01-25 16:08

Moroka Swallows coach Gordon Igesund says he will not be heading into the market during the January transfer window due to budget constraints but maintains that he is happy with the squad that he has.  

Despite having a lean squad, Swallows have been very quiet during the mid-season transfer period.
 
Malawian striker Russell Mwafulirwa was the only player that they attempted to sign but then he left when he didn't agree terms with the clubs.
 
"We will work with what we have," insists Igesund who saved The Birds from relegation last season and has now led them into fourth halfway through the season.
 
"You have to understand that last season when we were in trouble we spend a lot of money bringing in players like Koketso Mmotong, Vuyo Mere, Tshepo Ramokala and Bradley Ritson. Then when they left we were again forced to bring in new players like Joseph Makhanya, David Mathebula, Rudi Isaacs and Papi (Luvhengo Mungomeni) among others. So in the last 12 months we spent a lot of money so much that we don't have the budget to go into the transfer market right now.
 
"I know that I have a small squad but I am happy with it. I have two players in every position so I feel we can still push forward with the squad that we have. I mean we have always known that chances of us going into the market now in January will be close to zero," says Igesund.
 
 
Igesund has brought in 17 players since joining the club 14 months ago many of which are still at the club like Lerato Chabangu, James Mayinga, MacBeth Sibaya, Bennett Chenene, Shere Lekgothoane and Cheick Cisse.
 
Igesund says he has taken note of that Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United have been busy in the market with Kaizer Chiefs extending contracts of key players and would have also wanted to be involved if the finances allowed.
 
"It would have been nice to go into the market but we are not in a position to. In any case in January you sign when there is need to not just for the sake of it," says Igesund.
 
Meanwhile, Swallows will play a series of friendly matches against clubs from Ivory Coast, Botswana, Nigeria and Angola over the next 10 days.
 
"We need these kind of matches against international opposition which is better than playing lower league local clubs," says Igesund. 

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Parlas : 2012-01-25 17:20

Get us Koketso Mmotong atleast,n start scouting for more quality players whenever u play international friendly gamez and the Afcon games. Let the Birds fly

mawgee : 2012-01-25 18:27

playing your cards close to the chest coach,i know there will be a surprise or maybe what we always wanted,yes I agree with you let us not sign for the sake of signing but Mpho and Cisse are not up to their best,what will happen should Bhele get injured?or Mathebula or Etafia?

brazilitto : 2012-01-25 18:31

The NAZI owned club is bankrupt. They depend on loan deals and pensioners. And wena Igesund u should be fighting pitso who stole your job.

Crooks : 2012-01-25 19:30

I'm really disappointed at hearing that The Birds won't be going to the transfer market even though we seem to lack some depth in defence & firepower in attack;nonetheless,i've got so much confidence in Sir Igesund & i'm happy with what we've got in the team as long as he's happy_as he says!

SpecialOne : 2012-01-26 02:40

Hey Gordon, why do you mention Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. in the brackets of 'busy clubs'?

For your information old man, Mamelodi Sundowns only brought Anthony Laffor, I Repeat ONLY Anthony Laffor and promoted a whiz youngster by the name of Mahlatsi Makudubela.

Do you know why Sundowns swap Laffor, cause Cale & Khenyeza do not fit in SHOE-SHINE-PIANO philosophy.

We have got A VOICE OF REASON in Chloorkop that goes by the name of SIR NEESKENS, with him around, the club's budget is used reasonably and wittingly, now deal with it.




Yellow Is The Colour! (of CHOICE) Come now people, I said CHOICE.

SpecialOne : 2012-01-26 02:51

Hey Gordon, why do you mention Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. in the brackets of 'busy clubs'?

For your information old man, Mamelodi Sundowns only brought in Anthony Laffor (whom was SWAPPED not bought), I Repeat ONLY Anthony Laffor and promoted a whiz youngster by the name of Mahlatsi Makudubela.

Do you know why Sundowns swapped Mr Laffor? Cause Cale & Khenyeza do not fit in SHOE-SHINE-PIANO philosophy, and our left wing was a bit thin. Thats why! No spending, NOTHING!

The silver briefcase is still full thats why Mr. President is vying for Mr. Sfiso Myeni.

We have got A VOICE OF REASON in Chloorkop that goes by the name of SIR NEESKENS, with him around, the club's budget is used reasonably and wittingly, now deal with it.




Yellow Is The Colour! (of CHOICE) Come now people, I said CHOICE.