‘Pirates have lost a leader but slow Tito was getting disrespected! I blame Ouaddou, sell Appollis too’

The defending Premier Soccer League champions Orlando Pirates confirmed the exit of Patrick Maswanganyi on Monday evening.

Tito, as he is commonly referred to, was sold to the Bahrain Premier League outfit Alkhaldiya Sports Club.

“The 28-year-old playmaker departs the Buccaneers having firmly established himself as a fan favourite during his time at the Club,” Pirates stated through a club statement.

Have a look at what the fans are saying, as compiled by Afrik-Foot.

I thought this was a joke

No problem with Maswanganyi’s exit. He has to be slow somewhere else –  Mthobisi Maseko Mthora

Good shot, Patrick Tito Maswanganyi was getting disrespected at that base – OkMalum Teddy 

Ouaddou is turning this Orlando Pirates into Marumo Gallants. He shouts at you, and you try to defend yourself; you leave. Ask Mabasa and Maswanganyi – Mega Mind

I thought this was a joke. I blame coach Abdeslam Ouaddou for this move – Bernard Prince

Our breadwinner, who is going to take those crucial penalties Tito used to take and score when playing against teams like Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns? We lost a leader here, a brave soldier. Good luck for the future Tito – Oupa Jiyane

I blame Sono for Tito not getting No. 10

You came and made your mark; in my world you are already an Orlando Pirates legend. We loved and protected you with all we have. We sang your name; you supplied the South African government with your service – Thami Ramaila Mashele 

I trust the club to acquire new marquee signings to fill the gaps left by those who are no longer with us. Emile Witbooi will heal our wounds, Mr Khoza – Starboi Masedi 

Just like that, Tito has left without getting jersey No. 10. I blame Jomo Sono. I wish you all the best, Boi; go and make money – Gracious Maymorie Mwitiwa 

He can go keep falling somewhere else. A number 10 who wants to collect the ball behind his number 6; wanted to write his name on the ball like some love letter. He is slow too, but he doesn’t fall over every two minutes and doesn’t keep the ball forever – Siyambonga Nkuhlu 

You might as well sell Apollis too, then we will know we have a totally new team. Anyway, all the best to the Ambulance yase Tembisa – Mzwakhe Zokobe