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| (Orlando Pirates No 2 goalkeeper, Senzo Mayiwa will get a chance to plays half of the season's games) www.supersport.com |
Though Pirates has not officially stated as to why they have come up with the new policy, it is obvious that Moeneeb Josephs will not be around for too long as age is playing its part. Josephs, 32, has been Orlando Pirates' first choice goalkeeper since his arrival in 2008. The 32 year-old Capetonian has been consistent in keeping his impressive form and his retirement from international football in May 2012 hinted how highly committed he is to Orlando Pirates. The rotation may be great news for Sonzo but he will have to earn his place in the team's starting line-up. " It is better for me to get game time and you can see Moeneeb is getting older, so I must be happy," said Pirates goalkeeper, Senzo Mayiwa to the reporters on Thursday, 23 August 2012.
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Age might have played a factor in the implementation of the new rotation policy, but the policy itself should be questioned because it does not make sense to put a player who is in good form on the bench as Moeneeb has proved his goalkeeping expertness even though ageing. One can argue Moeeb's ageing issue as we have witnessed a number of goalkeepers reaching their prime at a late stage of their careers. For example, former Pirates goalkeeper, William Opara reached his best form in his late 30s. I personally think that Pirates should re-look the new rotation policy before it backfires on the team.
It might work for them as they don't want to be a loughing stock when Josephs retire.They want their keepers to have experience in the league than waiting for one to leave then to start gaining it.Good idea for Pirates hopefully it will benefit all of them.
ReplyDeletebut it might destruct Jophephs current form, i think they should implement this policy in Josephs' last season
DeleteAll keepers in the team must be given a chance so that when crises image there wont be doubt about the second best keeper selected. Both Pirates goalkeepers are the best and they must balance thier matches.
ReplyDeletethey are one of the best in the PSL but at the moment Moeneeb is the better one between the two, i don't see why his place in the starting line-up should be compromised
DeleteIn theory it seems like a very smart strategy, I guess we will just have to wait and see how it works out in reality.
ReplyDeleteit is a smart strategy, but Pirates should wait until Moeneeb's last season with the team then they can start rotating goalkeepers
Deleteits a good thing that they are giving other players a chance you never know what will happen thier first choice might get injured so its a good thing that their second choice is getting game time to
ReplyDeletethis policy will help because Pirates are going to participate in the African Champions League so the team needs all the depth it can get
ReplyDeleteIt is good that other players will get a chance to play, seeing that Orlando Pirates has a lot of quality players and this policy will also help them to identify players they can use in the African champions league or if any injuries are to occur.
ReplyDeletethey should only rotate players based on their form
DeleteFor Senzo it will be a chance for him to make show off his best I also believe that any team or company needs to change and give others a chance to prove themseleves.
ReplyDeleteit is good that they give others a chance but it should not be at the expense of players who are in good form
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