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Mathebula's absence worries Tsutsulupa

Lefa Tstutsulupa says the absence of David Mathebula limits attacking options

Posted: 15 August 2012 Time: 09:33 am

Moroka Swallows skipper Lefa Tstutsulupa says the continued absence of star player David Mathebula will limit the attacking options of the Dube Birds when they meet Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday in the MTN8 semi-final clash.

Mathebula – who has been recovering from a knee injury – has not seen any action this season and Swallows say they will not risk the player on the field as he is not yet fully fit for action.

Tsutsulupa is concerned that the team will lack the creative spark that has become the hallmark of an in form Mathebula.

Mathebula was one of the stand-out players for Swallows last season, winning the KICK OFF Footballer of the Season award.

He scored 10 League goals and was a major driving force during a season that almost saw Swallows win their first ever Premiership title.

"There is no doubt that he [Mathebula] is a special player," says Tsutsulupa.

"The team has been missing his creativity and flair but we are also aware that we have to give him enough time to fully recover.

"He is a quality player but we still have enough depth in the side to do well. We cannot use his absence as an excuse," adds Tstutsulupa.

Article by: Farirayi Kahwemba

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Bin Laden
posted: 09:40 am
The Yellow Machine is rolling towards you Tsutsulupa..

.run,,,,run,,,,,,run for your life,,
Mgugudi: The Treble Addict
posted: 09:42 am
@ Bin Laden,

Uyazithusela, Swai can even be beaten by Banyana. Wait until you reach your limit I may not name because it is the Only One. LOL.
Bin Laden
posted: 09:42 am
I can see you scared already,,but dont worry becuase we wont do what we did kaizer Pips to you..we will just kill you solftly in the dying munite of the game....Thats FOUR sure
Bin Laden
posted: 09:44 am
Mgugudi: The Treble Addict

Watch out..your next after swallows...
Mgugudi: The Treble Addict
posted: 09:55 am
@ Bin Laden'

I am not scared of tha yellow tri-circle.LOL
Bin Laden
posted: 10:01 am
hehehehehehehehe....Mgugudi: The Treble Addict. let just say, go beat SSU first then meet me in the Final..

You going to regret meeting me in the finals,,Chips fan will be celebrating my win as if is thiers...
stayaway African Champ in the making
posted: 10:06 am
@Bin Laden

We all know what your your team is good at when reaching the finals, wherther the DTC or SS Port win that'll be your limit, as for Tsutsulupa you don't need another player to spark anything what you are saying as a captain could easily kill the morale, go out there and wallop Dunusa ningathuswa yinyok'efile man
sekhokho
posted: 10:06 am
i can smell a big defeat for ths team, swallows hv shwn tht they are a small team. 24 -0 by sunflops
Mimz Mboniswa
posted: 10:19 am
You really miss him. That's why u lost to stars. As for downs half the battle is won bcz they dominate the midfield. Wish u a speedy recovery DVD. Bucs faithful I remain.
Filaz Roger Feutmba...Sandawana
posted: 10:22 am
Tsutsulupa you're in trouble....Kekana and Sangweni...yho yho yho...I feel for you bharu ndini
Ask Nkosi and Yeye about Kekana and Sangweni....ask them, then know...
Ka bo yellow
Mimz Mboniswa
posted: 10:22 am
You really miss him. That's why u lost to stars. As for downs half the battle is won bcz they will dominate the midfield. Wish u a speedy recovery DVD. Bucs faithful I remain.
Mimz Mboniswa
posted: 10:26 am
These are just mind games. DVD will pass a late fitness test and start the game on saturday. Bucs faithful I remain.
KING?
posted: 10:28 am


Bin Laden: Watch out..your next after swallows..

@ Dust Bin Laden: According to your above statement, Pirates is already in the MTN8 final, u believe in them ne.

The ONLY one will entice us with another TREBLE, this time an MTN8 TREBLE while Bobby's dogs shishilizing ngemisile enukayo
KING?
posted: 10:31 am


Filaz: i also feel for Kekane and Sangweni because THE LION KING and The Rocket Scientist will help the vanish, ask Nyandoro,Nengomasha,Yeye,Pertason,Nyatama,Yende etc.

So Sundowns will kill Swallows first before crushing the Zebras again with FOUR.
TheBestB
posted: 10:41 am
Wish you a speedy recovery DVD
Tkzen
posted: 10:46 am
Under the leadership of the Youghetha/Stumbo man I don't see the birds flying high this season. I don't trust that man.
Filaz Roger Feutmba...Sandawana
posted: 10:49 am
King?...dude, those cows you mentioned are just that...COWS...Tsutsulupa will be embushed Saturday bra...believe that...as long as our drunken coach keeps that slow Moriri on the bench...Sangweni will make him hang up his old boots

Ka bo yellow
KING?
posted: 10:53 am


Filaz: i cant wait to play against you, its going to be WAR, that young Sangweni is a good player and Kekane is very hard working type but knowing how bossy Jali can be, i see u loosing in the MTN8 final and donating maximum 6 points.

have you forgotten about Sox and Mbuyane aka Sundowns assassin.
chiefsbaby
posted: 10:56 am
people talk a lot lana weeeeeee osama bin laden
'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
before u talk too much about the swallows 2nd leg u need to answer to the kings of the game
kaizer chiefs 6 life, sizo ni vutha milomo
Filaz Roger Feutmba...Sandawana
posted: 10:58 am
King?...mh mh mh I foresee a HUGE upset in Polokwane on Sunday....knowing Hunt, he has a master plan of shuting abooo Manyisa bakho out....never under estimate that team bra...just warning you...dont count the final yet!!!
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