‘Riveiro, best Pirates have seen! My heart is breaking – Bucs will never see him again’

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Coach Jose Riveiro coached Orlando Pirates for the last time on Tuesday night in the Premier Soccer League outing against Golden Arrows at the Orlando Stadium.

The Buccaneers claimed a 3-0 victory thanks to goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa, Bandile Shandu, and Kabelo Dlamini. It was Riveiro's 80th win from the 132 games he had managed. He drew 26 and lost as many.

Have a look at what the fans said as the curtains finally closed for the ‘Spanish Guitar' at Bucs.

My heart is breaking

Jose Riveiro announcements

They say a good dancer knows when to leave the stage. Jose Riveiro will remain the best coach Orlando Pirates have ever seen – Bernard Rato

Honestly speaking, after Tuesday's performance, the debate has been settled. Mofokeng is the player of the season. He's class –  Thabiso Philasande Mbatha 

I feel like crying when Jose Riveiro leaves us in the morning. We will miss him – Thabiso Lesego

With every minute, my heart is breaking more because after this, we will never see him again – Magalela Inno II 

Beating Golden Arrows six times in a row and Chiefs five times in a row. Good stats coach – Marius DeSarcastic 

This is a very sad day for Pirates

Just like that, the curtain falls down. It's been a hell of a show since he stepped in and restored our teams dignity. We thank you Jose – Livhuwani Levon Netshilindi 

Orlando Pirates sold the Nedbank Cup. I still believe Kaizer Chiefs will never ever beat the Buccaneers – Phumo Mbambo 

As Orlando Pirates supporters, it is a very sad day. The pain I'm feeling… Stand strong Buccaneers, once and always – Msimude Tau 

Farewell coach Riveiro. Hopefully, the new coach won’t dismantle this team. Only a few touch-ups, then we're good – Thando Masuku Lucia 

I feel sorry for the Coach who is going to fill Jose Riveiro's shoes, because he really has to hit the ground running – Oarabile Mo

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Willis Sob is an experienced journalist who has been in the game since 2009, covering major assignments around the continent.
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