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The secret behind the Josef Zinnbauer magic

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 11 Apr 2020

The Orlando Pirates coach has masterminded a dramatic turnaround at the struggling club he joined just over four months ago. Now, they are league contenders

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Is Ruud Krol Bafana’s new coach?

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Mar 2017

The job could go to Krol or Stuart Baxter, but the Dutchman is keen – and available immediately.

Krol to coach Tunisia in World Cup playoffs

Article Sapa Ap - 18 Sep 2013

The Dutchman will take over as Tunisia's new coach after Nabil Maaloul's resignation, following their 2-0 defeat by Cape Verde.

No need to be Ruud: Beating the Buccaneer blues

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2012

Orlando Pirates's treble-winning former coach Ruud Krol says he could have taken the club 'further' had he been given more time.

Pirates readying for Telkom Knockout title

Article Sisa Majola - 19 Oct 2011

Julio Leal is confident his team can lift the elusive Telkom Knockout title this season as they gear up for their last 16 clash at the weekend.

Khoza wants pretty football

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jun 2011

The employment of Brazilian Julio Cesar Leal as the new Orlando Pirates coach this week finally revealed why Irvin Khoza of Ruud Krol.

Ruud Krol: Three trophies but still no contract

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Jun 2011

It's not yet been confirmed but the grapevine is awash with rumours that Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol will be offered an extension to his contract.

Premiership race still wide open

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2011

It was supposed to be the night on which the race for the 2010-11 Absa Premiership championship would become clearer.

Local coaches are lekker

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Jan 2011

Storm breaks over PSL favouring foreigners and not giving South Africans a break.

Pirates plot course for 2011

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Jan 2011

Orlando Pirates head coach Ruud Krol has set his side a target this season of qualifying for the African Champions League in 2012.

Krol laughs off media speculation

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Dec 2010

Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol has hit out at "misplaced" headlines purporting that he has no future with the club.

Tough times for Ruud Krol

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Dec 2010

Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol has been called by chairperson Irvin Khoza to explain what went wrong during Saturday's Telkom Knockout final.

Bucs wary of United

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Nov 2010

Orlando Pirates are expecting a backlash and a hot reception when they return to play Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership showdown.

Bucs expect tough battle in MTN8 final

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Sep 2010

Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol believes his side are in for a tough match when Bucs tackle Moroka Swallows in the MTN8 final on Saturday night.

Bucs look to improve on attack

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Sep 2010

Pirates coach Ruud Krol will be hoping to solve his goal-scoring problem ahead of Saturday's MTN8 semifinal clash against Kaizer Chiefs.

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