GHOST SHIP SINKING
Pirates coach apologises to fans for 6-0 loss
The Soweto giants are expected to name changes to their technical staff on Monday
Orlando Pirates assistant coach Benson Mhlongo said he could not blame Bucs players for their dismal 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday‚ but did apologise to the team’s fans for the embarrassment. Pirates have called a media conference for Monday‚ and speculation is that the Soweto giants will name changes to their technical staff to prevent their season sliding even further into disarray. Bucs conceded six goals for the second time in the 2016-17 Premier Soccer League season. Their 6-1 defeat against SuperSport United at Mbombela Stadium in 2016 equalled their record loss and led to the resignation of coach Muhsin Ertugral the next morning. A rampant Downs broke that record at the weekend as Bucs’ insipid performance led to fury from fans‚ a pitch invasion and on-field violence that had to be broken up by a police armoured car‚ stun grenades and teargas. Pirates caretaker coach Augusto Palacios could not even return to the field after the ...
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