Jingles is here to stay, so all those who have a problem with the man: lay off!
WHAT is it about Pitso Mosimane that triggers reactions in such contrast that some celebrate him as a god among insects while others become deathly ill at the sight of his mug?Seriously, folks, there may not be a more polarising figure in South African football than the man who answers to the nickname ‘‘Jingles".It seems as though you either love the 50-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns coach or hate him — there’s no middle ground.And judging by events over the past few days, there is plenty of hatred to go around.I’ve seen dangerous-looking veins appear on people’s foreheads as they try to explain why they can’t stand Mosimane. Yep, there are some who feel that strongly.And his many detractors have been hard at work over the past few days, desperately trying to whip up enough of a negative frenzy around him to force Sundowns owner Patrice Motsepe to sack him.Crazy, ain’t it?Apparently Mosimane is the only coach in SA who is not allowed to lose a game.Stuart Baxter sleeps soundly at night ...
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