Riveiro’s stint turned Bucs into a mean machine

Winning a third Nedbank Cup trophy will be a fitting farewell for outgoing coach

- By Kgomotso Mokoena

When Jose Riveiro arrived at Orlando Pirates three years ago, he found players low on morale and a squad that was always happy to play bridesmaid to Mamelodi Sundowns, and he was also dismayed that such a club with a rich history was not pulling in the crowds at home.

He needed to change all these negatives as they were affecting the club and as soon he got it right, Pirates were a trophy magnet, the fans were filling Orlando Stadium to the rafters and the players started believing that they were the best and that they deserved more honours - the Buccaneers started going for all the trophies on offer.