Stories By James O'Connor

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  PSL

  / 4 years ago

  The defence of JZ and Orlando Pirates

  Despite Orlando Pirates recent run of results, head coach Josef Zinnbauer has improved the team significantly argues Grant de Smidt.

  By James O'Connor

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  PSL

  / 4 years ago

  Three times Middendorp’s subs made the difference

  Ernst Middendorp is tactically adaptable so we look at some of his key tactical decisions within games this season.

  By James O'Connor
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  PSL

  / 5 years ago

  How Foppe’s Ajax Nearly Won the PSL

  As Ajax Cape Town work their way towards a return to the PSL after several poor seasons, we look back on...

  By James O'Connor
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  Latest

  / 5 years ago

  The Five Most Underrated Players in the PSL

  adjective having more importance, value, skill, power, etc., than people recognize In every league, there are those players who are crucial...

  By James O'Connor
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  Latest

  / 5 years ago

  Why Benni’s Departure Had Been Coming… But City May Regret It

  After a run of just two wins in their last 18 games – as per Cape Town City’s official club statement...

  By James O'Connor
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  PSL

  / 5 years ago

  Six Ways the PSL Brand Can go to Another Level

  Make no mistake, the PSL is a great league and miles ahead of every, or almost every other league on the...

  By James O'Connor
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  Latest

  / 5 years ago

  32 Signings Since 2017 – Is Orlando Pirates’ Recruitment Working?

  23 October 2019, by: Grant de Smidt Orlando Pirates’ Recruitment Strategy – is it Working? As the dust settles on Milutin...

  By James O'Connor
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  PSL

  / 5 years ago

  How Baxter’s Miserly Defence Led to Chiefs’ Record Season

  With Kaizer Chiefs’ 50th birthday just a couple of months away, we look at their record-breaking 2014-15 season and how their...

  By James O'Connor
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  PSL

  / 5 years ago

  PSL Tactics – Seven Tactical Innovations This Season

  As the PSL enters a break for international football, we look at seven sides’ tactics so far this season and how...

  By James O'Connor
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  PSL

  / 5 years ago

  Exclusive: Maritzburg Utd’s Performance Analyst Paul Lamb talks about his job, the PSL and coaches in SA

  28 August 2019, by: Grant de Smidt EXCLUSIVE: MARITZBURG UTD’S PERFORMANCE ANALYST PAUL LAMB TALKS ABOUT HIS JOB, THE PSL AND...

  By James O'Connor