Roger de Sa and Augusto Palacios

De Sa: I'm up for the challenge

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa says he is aware of the expectations that lie ahead

Posted: 10 September 2012 Time: 02:02 pm

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New Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa says he is aware of the expectations that lie ahead and he is up for the challenge.

De Sa was unveiled as the new Pirates coach replacing Augusto Palacios who is out due to 'health problems’.

De Sa promised that he will do his best to see that the club gets back to its winning ways.

"It really is a great honour to be here. An opportunity like this comes once in a career. And I will hopefully grab the opportunity with both hands," says De Sa.

"I know it is a hell of a challenge no doubt about it. Pirates won back to back trebles and everybody is expecting the same again.

"But I think I'm ready for it. I have had a good rest," he adds.

De Sa was also given the freedom to choose his own assistant, but says he won’t rush into it as he will see what he has to work with first.

Article by: Ike Khoza

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Gucci Man
posted: 02:04 pm
This was posted after the appointment of Palacious on the 30.May.2012

mash-do : 2012-05-30 18:19 [ Report ]
Lmao! I can't wait for the season to start! This moegoe is going to be exposed big time! Beside him dressing like a hobo and looking like one I also enjoy his post & pre match interviews! He will get the boot before mid season! Mark my word
Gucci Man
posted: 02:05 pm
Posted: 30 May 2012
Nipsy
posted: 04:58 am | Report
Sangoma Toothless has done a big mistake by appointing this hobbo-madala, I have a soft spot for these oprhans especially during their cying days when we tell them sh^t left right and center. Sometimes I enjoy when they noise abt the Freeble, like hobbos making noise after receiving the food parcel.
Gucci Man
posted: 02:05 pm
Posted: 30 May 2012
Dooba OPC
posted: 08:18 am | Report
Are you rats seriously thinking that this person with a rotten English will win you something- poor souls!
Swona Champ!
posted: 02:06 pm
do we need bouncers for him a Benni in the dressing room? guess they will work well together!
Swona Champ!
posted: 02:07 pm
his appointement worry chiemps fans the most I wonder why, and that makes me feel in love with him!
Bongizo
posted: 02:08 pm
DEFINITELY NOT ERIC TINKLER...PLZ DE SA...
GinoFeelo Balotelli
posted: 02:08 pm
Roger "Baseball Bat" De Sa
Bucsaway 3bble Champs
posted: 02:09 pm
De Sa, Benny & Okwonkwo, trouble for the referees

I hope you revive our winning mentality baba or else
Sxokza
posted: 02:09 pm
Roger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that biatches. So excited with the appointment of a local coach n De Sa takes no sh!t. Dankie IRON DUKE
Anonymous
posted: 02:10 pm
Let the games begin Mr De Sa! Taking over the hottest seat in PSL? l wish you nothing but the very best as you have proven yourself with a modest team in the form of Wits and like you said in your press conference. The expectations are very very high as the bar has been set on double treble.
Good luck
Milutin Sredojević (HLABARINTO)
posted: 02:10 pm
Eish this team keeps on changing coaches as if it's Chippa united or Maritzburg united...
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 02:13 pm
None of the Orlando Pirates bloggers here saw this one coming.....They are only excepting Roger's appointment because they don't have a choice..The colonel has made his decision.....I never heard anyone from the Gorilla family mention Roger's name when they were busy calling for Njenje to be fired.....all we heard was Krol and Craig Rosless, now these hypocrites are celebrating the appointment of Roger...

1.What has Roger won except the Nedbank Cup 2011 in his career as a coach?
2.Was he not the same coach who relagated Wits to Mvela some years ago?
3.Was Wits not relegation candidate last season?
4.Did Roger not fail at Santos?
5.Was he not fired from his previous job?

Now they are busy..."ROGER THIS ROGER THAT"

I am still Loving Peace and Glamorous since 1970........I am The Phefeni Boy.

The is no coach here........He wont succeed....Roger is a failure.
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 02:14 pm
Roger THIS Roger THAT.......Akuna coach la!!!
@Bongz
posted: 02:14 pm
As long as u understand that the chairman listens to us if we are not happy you will beremoved
goaba
posted: 02:15 pm
Mxm..........................
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 02:16 pm
To all Pirates supporters who are celebrating Roger's appointment and busy saying "ROGER THIS ROGER THAT"

Is Ryan Chapman also welcome to join Orlando Pirates FC?
da sylence
posted: 02:17 pm
mxm njeje was chased like a dog he is not ill wena........
EDDIE 4 KHOSI
posted: 02:17 pm
Erick TINKLER on his way to assist DA BATMAN...ha ha ha,BENNY must be SCARED,VERY SCARED
GinoFeelo Balotelli
posted: 02:17 pm
Basazosidonder lesidudla esinguBenni masiba nama-tantrums...uyayifaka induku u-De Sa. Ushaya ngebat uDe Sa akadlali
Anonymous
posted: 02:20 pm
Gucci Man! You speak of rotten English??? Please brother, you need to watch your English first before you can call yourself an expert in the Queen's laguage. If l where to mark your grammer l will have to send you back to school. lts amazing how some pple are so quick to jump at making conlusions and burying our coach before he has even taken a first training session. Dont be shallow in your pathetic writing and instead concentrate on your team. In simple layman's language, l say "back off">
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