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
Ruud Krol
Is Ruud Krol Bafana’s new coach?
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
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.
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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.
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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
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
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
Storm breaks over PSL favouring foreigners
and not giving South Africans a break.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Ruud Krol has fired a broadside at Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, after his side drew against SuperSport United on Wednesday night.
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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.
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Rosslee the key in Bucs, Ajax showdown
Orlando Pirates assistant coach, Craig Rosslee, could hold the key to the outcome of Bucs’ showdown against Ajax Cape Town on Saturday night.
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Pirates back on track
Orlando Pirates got their Absa Premiership season back on track with a well earned 3-1 win over hard-running Bloemfontein Celtic on Sunday.
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Bucs in mean mood ahead of Soweto derby
Orlando Pirates are in a mean mood ahead of their Absa Premiership Soweto Derby against Moroka Swallows at the Dobsonville Stadium on Wednesday night.
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Ajax dump Pirates out of Cup
Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol stressed it will be a new ball game when they face Ajax Cape Town for a second time in five days at Newlands on Sunday
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Birds, Bucs gear up for Soweto derby
Moroka Swallows will take a psychological advantage into their Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates on Sunday, claims the Birds assistant coach.
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Bucs coach satisfied with draw
It was a moral and tactical victory for Orlando Pirates when they held Mamelodi Sundowns to a hard-fought 0-0 draw on Wednesday night.
