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Sorry to raid Dale's "In Bed With Sulli" again, but there was debate on here about who exactly wanted to sign McCarthy. I have always maintained it was Zola's call - and an illustration of the guy's ineptitude as a manager - but others dissented, insisti
This is the fourth part of my interview with David Sullivan. You can read Part 1 HERE, Part 2 HERE and Part 3 HERE. ID: If England came knocking for Sam Allardyce, what would your reaction be? DS: I don’t think England are going to come knocking. He has
PSL 2012-02-15 21:40 Email | Print Thulasizwe Mbuyane (Backpage) Soweto - Orlando Pirates began the second half of the 2011/12 Absa Premiership season with a narrow 1-0 win over Black Leopards at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening. An early Thulasi
No comments from zebras and rats, aish Benni McCarthy will win it, and Pirates are the best team locally for the past 110 weeks! Happy? Eish their noise is defeaning, you can tell they are'nt used to jewellery.....tswe! Either Bennie or Tokelo Tantie wil
Johannesburg - SuperSport United are set to complete the signings of Danleigh Borman and Mark McCarthy, the younger brother of Orlando Pirates striker, Benni McCarthy. Borman and McCarthy played together in the United States and it seems that they will b
By Jody Hendricks 2012 is the 20th anniversary of South Africa being allowed back into the International sports arena. South Africa is a sport mad country. Athletes are National heroes and the pride of the nation – when they win. Lose and the whole natio
The introduction of big-name players from Europe to the Premier Soccer League is a double edged sword as far as football development in South Africa is concerned. Orlando Pirates have lead the way - preferring to look outwards rather than inwards in orde
Benni tells SuperSport.com" I'm looking forward to interacting with the fans and I know I will enjoy sharing my experience with the fans who have supported me throughout my career. This has been a truly enjoyable tournament so far and one lesson we can a
José Mourinho believed Lionel Messi was the reason why Asier del Horno was sent off in the 37th minute: How do you say cheating in Catalan? Can Messi be suspended for acting? Barcelona is a cultural city with many great theatres and this boy has learned
Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza with new signing Luis Boa Morte. Irvin Khoza wants to turn the Premier Soccer League into a “league of choice” for overseas stars, after on Tuesday confirming the signing of Luis Boa Morte on an 18-month contract. For
Luis Boa Morte could soon be joined in the Premier Soccer League by former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg. Boa Morte signed for Orlando Pirates this week and has since admitted he was swayed to make the move after speaking to his good friend Benni McCart
Reuters - 22 minutes ago Former Portugal international Luis Boa Morte has signed for South African champions Orlando Pirates where he will join former West Ham United team-mate Benni McCarthy in attack. The club on Tuesday announced an 18-month deal with
PSL 2012-01-24 17:10 Email | Print Luis Boa Morte (Backpage) Johannesburg - New Orlando Pirates signing Luis Boa Morte is brimming with excitement over the prospect of playing in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). "It was always my desire to be in the coun
Former Fulham midfielder Luis Boa Morte was presented as an Orlando Pirates player on Tuesday morning The 34-year-old was unveiled by club owner Irwin Khoza, and the former Portugal international has signed a 18-month deal with the Buccaneers. Khoza said
Lucky Lengwathi (36 years old) Benni (35 years old) Benson Mhlong (31 years old) Mabalane (32 years old) Bao Morte (34 years old), PSl is becoming Italian league with oldies hope he can bring da flair n beautiful football,gues its a gud aquisition 4bucks
The Zebras maiden appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals might open new opportunities for players eager to ply their trade overseas. Depending on the national team's performance, some of the Zebras' stars might attract the attention of Eu
Pitso Mosimane (Gallo) Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane's search for a top striker is far from over but he is unwilling to recall veterans Benni McCarthy and Siyabonga Nomvethe, who are both 34, reports Sowetan. The coach still regards
Orlando Pirates say they will have the final decision on whether or not to give Bongani 'Drogba' Ndulula the green light to go overseas for trials. Ndulula – who has not seen much action since South Africa's all-time leading scorer Benni McCarthy arrived
Orlando Pirates star Benni McCarthy has recovered from the hamstring strain he suffered just before the Premiership break. The 34-year-old, who excelled in Pirates' maiden Telkom Knockout success, hurt himself in a 2-0 league victory over Golden Arrows i
You do not just appoint Hughes as manager, you appoint his team, too. Mark Bowen is his closest confidant, a friend he has known since they were 13, and now his assistant. Together they will plot a strategy for getting QPR up the table. In his app
Benedict Saul "Benni" McCarthy (born 12 November 1977 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African professional footballer, currently playing for English Barclays Premier League side Blackburn Rovers as a striker since signing for the football club back in July 2006, who has currently scored 51 goals for Blackburn in all competitions in 135 appearances... Full Article
DOBSONVILLE, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 05: Benni McCarthy (L) of Orlando Pirates competes for the ball with Ashraf Hendricks of Moroka Swallows during the Telkom Knockout Quarter Final match between Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates at Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium on November 5, 2011 in...
View Photo »JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 03: Pirates' new signing Benni McCarthy does a blood test during the Orlando Pirates media open day at the Johannesburg Stadium on August 03, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
View Photo »JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 02: Benni McCarthy speaks during a press conference as he is unveiled as the Orlando Pirates new signing, on a two year deal, on August 02, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
View Photo »JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 02: Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza poses with Benni McCarthy during a press conference as McCarthy is unveiled as the Orlando Pirates new signing, on a two year deal, on August 02, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
View Photo »CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 21: Benni McCarthy during the Ajax Cape Town training session and press conference at Ikamva, Parow on July 21, 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa.
View Photo »DOBSONVILLE, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 05: Benni McCarthy (L) of Orlando Pirates competes for the ball with Ashraf Hendricks of Moroka Swallows during the Telkom Knockout Quarter Final match between Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates at Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium on November 5, 2011 in...
View Photo »I have been working hard to get back to full fitness and I think all the hard work is now beginning to pay off
We are not focusing especially on Benni McCarthy
This is the team that we started the season with, except for Benni McCarthy who joined us late. I believe this line-up is capable of changing things for us in the league
