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Looking for the knockout shot

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 23 Oct 2014

Quarterfinalists stumbled in midweek PSL games, but they could have held back for Telkom tournament.

Arrival of new Pirates coach saddens Tinkler

Article Sapa - 26 Feb 2014

Following the resignation of Roger de Sa, the imminent arrival of the new coach Vladimir Vermezovic has saddened interim boss Eric Tinkler.

Soccer coaches are always one foot  out the door

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 6 Feb 2014

Resignations and pressure to win every single match has sparked a soccer coaching merry-go-round.

De Sa resigns as Pirates’ coach

Article Sapa - 31 Jan 2014

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa has resigned from his post with immediate effect.

De Sa denies his job is in jeopardy

Article Sapa - 28 Jan 2014

Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa says he is not concerned about the safety of his job, despite criticism from the fans.

Roger keeps Pirates’ flag flying

Article Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya - 31 Oct 2013

The rapidly changing fortunes of Bucs coach Roger de Sá are becoming the stuff of legend – but the story is still being written.

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De Sa lauds Pirates for mental fortitude

Article Sapa - 21 Oct 2013

On the back of their Caf Champions League success over the weekend, Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa has praised the mental strength of his team.

De Sa praises Bucs’ good character

Article Sapa - 9 Oct 2013

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa has congratulated his side after they managed a 3-1 Telkom Knockout win over Mpumalanga Black Aces.

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A Pirates ‘win would have been a better’, says De Sa

Article Sapa - 6 Oct 2013

Buccaneers coach Roger de Sa says a win would've been better than the draw between Pirates and Tunisia's Esperance at the CAF Champions League.

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Pirates’ De Sa lambastes Afcon referee

Article Sapa - 6 May 2013

Roger de Sa has described the refereeing during Orlando Pirates' game against TP Mazembe as "the worst I have seen in 35 years of competitive sport".

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De Sa: Pirates can’t throw in the towel

Article Michael Sherman - 1 May 2013

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa says his team have no option but to keep fighting after a shock defeat to Chippa United on Tuesday.

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Roger de Sa: Orlando Pirates still have a chance

Article Michael Sherman - 9 Apr 2013

While many have written Orlando Pirates off in the title race, Roger de Sa believes his side are still contenders ahead of their clash against Ajax.

Orlando Pirates left licking their wounds

Article Michael Sherman - 11 Nov 2012

In the wake of a hard-earned 1-0 win over Free State Stars at on Saturday, Pirates coach Roger de Sa was left dealing with a number of injuries.

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Roger de Sa concerned with complacency despite Pirates’ win

Article Sapa - 21 Oct 2012

Coach Roger de Sa has criticised his soccer players after they showed complacency against Black Leopards in the first round of the Telkom Knockout.

PSL: Local yokels strike back

Article Carlos Amato - 5 Oct 2012

The heads of more foreign PSL coaches could roll as their South African peers up their game. Six games in, two coaches have been fired.

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