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Orlando Pirates head coach Josef Zinnbauer greets fans and poses for selfies at their Absa Premiership match against AmaZulu FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. (Lefty Shivambu/ Gallo Images)

The secret behind the Josef Zinnbauer magic

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

Locked in: Stuart Baxter’s bosses at SuperSport United have premiership ambitions and are said to be reluctant to release him to become the national team’s coach. Photo: Duif du Toit/Gallo Images

Is Ruud Krol Bafana’s new coach?

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

Ruud Krol will be coaching Tunisia in their World Cup playoff games. (Gallo)

Krol to coach Tunisia in World Cup playoffs

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

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

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

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

Ruud Krol: Three trophies but still no contract

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

Premiership race still wide open

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

Local coaches are lekker

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

Pirates plot course for 2011

Pirates plot course for 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

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

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

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

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

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

Bucs edge Celtic in cup clash

A late goal by Zvenyika Makonese earned Orlando Pirates a 2-1 win over Bloemfontein Celtic in their Nedbank Cup first round match on Wednesday.

Last chance saloon for Krol

Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol, could be walking the plank if his side fail to get past Bloemfontein Celtic in the first round of the Nedbank Cup.

Chiefs relishing Pirates Cup showdown

Bring them on. That was Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir Vermezovic’s reaction after his side drew a Telkom Knockout semifinal against Orlando Pirates.

Krol criticises Bafana training camps

Krol criticises Bafana training camps

Ruud Krol has fired a broadside at Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, after his side drew against SuperSport United on Wednesday night.

Stars fired up for Pirates clash

Free State Stars will be aiming to defend their unbeaten away record under Gordon Igesund when they face Orlando Pirates in Soweto on Tuesday night.