Bucs seek revenge against Man United

                   
sabcnews.com     Jul 22, 2008            

Vodacom Challenge winners Orlando Pirates and European champions Manchester United clash in Durban tomorrow. The Buccaneers aim to go one better than arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs, as they plot their revenge against the Red Devils after their 4-0 drubbing at the same venue two years ago. Chiefs managed a 1-1 draw against United on Saturday. Out to prove they'll be a title-challenging force in the PSL this season-and what better way to prove this than to pit your skills against the champions of Europe? The Bucs are on the mend after a disastrous 2007/2008 season. They finished eighth in the ABSA premiership. Something United are hoping to capitalise on. Ferguson is likely to make at least three changes to his side. England international star defender Rio Ferdinand, mid-fielder Michael Carrick plus French defender Mikael Silvestre... [read full story]                    

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Bucs Bracing for a United Backlash

allafrica.com     Jul 22, 2008          

Posted to the web 22 July 2008 Mninawa Ntloko Johannesburg ORLANDO Pirates are bracing themselves for a Manchester United backlash when the Bucs face the European and English champions in the second match of the Vodacom...                    

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South Africa: Bucs Bracing for a United Backlash

allafrica.com     Jul 22, 2008          

Posted to the web 22 July 2008 Mninawa Ntloko Johannesburg ORLANDO Pirates are bracing themselves for a Manchester United backlash when the Bucs face the European and English champions in the second match of the Vodacom...                    

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Manchester United beats Pirates 1-0

sabcnews.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Orlando Pirates were last night defeated 1-0 by European Champions Manchester United in the Vodacom Challenge. The match was held at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban. This is the second match of the Red Devils on tour after...                    

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Manchester United manager praises Pirates

sabcnews.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, was full of praise for Orlando Pirates after his Red Devils managed a 1-0 win over a second string Bucs in their second Vodacom Challenge match played at the Kings Park Stadium last...                    

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Chiefs gear up for derby

sabcnews.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Kaizer Chiefs will not be lulled into a false sense of security when they meet arch rivals Orlando Pirates in their Vodacom Challenge clash at Port Elizabeth's ERPU Stadium tomorrow night. Kick-off is at 8.10pm. Pirates fielded...                    

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Second-String Bucs Go Down With a Fight

allafrica.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Posted to the web 23 July 2008 Mninawa Ntloko Durban Gasps reverberated around Kings Park Stadium after new Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol's starting lineup against Manchester United was announced here last night. Bewildered...                    

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South Africa: Second-String Bucs Go Down With a Fight

allafrica.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Posted to the web 23 July 2008 Mninawa Ntloko Durban Gasps reverberated around Kings Park Stadium after new Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol's starting lineup against Manchester United was announced here last night. Bewildered...                    

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South Africa: Why Bucs Fielded 'Second String' Side

allafrica.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Posted to the web 23 July 2008 Orlando Pirates' new coach Rudi Krol views all his players as 'the best' and wanted to give each one a chance ahead of tomorrow's Vodacom Challenge derby against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in Port...                    

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Why Bucs Fielded 'Second String' Side

allafrica.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Posted to the web 23 July 2008 Orlando Pirates' new coach Rudi Krol views all his players as 'the best' and wanted to give each one a chance ahead of tomorrow's Vodacom Challenge derby against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in Port...                    

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Krol Snubs Press At Derby Conference

allafrica.com     Jul 23, 2008          

Posted to the web 23 July 2008 Orlando Pirates' new Dutch coach Rudi Krol snubbed the media today when he failed attend a press conference ahead of Thursday's Vodacom Challenge derby in Port Elizabeth. No official explanation...                    

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