Cape Town — Josef Zinnbauer’s flying start at the helm of Orlando Pirates may have given the impression of being record-breaking‚ but the truth is that almost two decades ago another new Buccaneers boss was even more prolific in collecting points in his opening 10 games in charge.

German coach Zinnbauer has taken 23 points from a possible 30 at the start of his tenure with the Soweto giants. His copybook spoiled in the last two fixtures as Pirates were beaten by Kaizer Chiefs and then held to a 0-0 draw by Lamontville Golden Arrows before the season was put on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic...

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