Simon Marange

GOD!!! That's it ... That's the tweet

The ball is a tool to hurt opponents . Not having the ball to have the ball , "possession for possession"

With the technical level of these players both teams have successfully had 300 and 377 passes respectively at 80'. You'd expect 500+ passes this shows constant pressure on the ball limiting PPDA. In possession, constant verticality, risks , creating chances.

If you can get your hands on the physical data of this game . Just how much distance has been covered, high speed distance, explosive actions . Repeated high intensity actions .. through the roof id imagine

Yes we all love the tactical side of the game but my word,the technical level in this game in UNREAL . The passing, the receiving, the dribbling, finishing. Receiving on the back foot all at SPEED. The intensity, the focus and readiness of the players. The level of application.

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@Simon_Marange Coach, you guys don't get enough credit for the incredible work 👏🏾 at Kruger united 👏🏾 🙌🏽

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@Big_B_10 Interesting. Let's add some objectivity. Pick a league and tell me how many 20yr olds are playing regularly in their teams. Then we also look at where those 20yr olds are from. .. Barcelona are not the norm not standard. That club is an outlier

@Simon_Marange I think its almost normal at this point to have 19/20 talent in pro football around the world - backed up by data. Only because the structure below platforms it. Which is what I took from Lance's comment, also seeing it first hand in Belgium.

Interesting discussion. I slightly differ. I think there is an "unrealistic" expectation for the majority or 19/20 yr olds to be ready for Pro football. Those are outliers, special talents and not all players can be. Even in "Europe" how many 20 yr olds are playing ?

2. From a human/ socio dev perspective how many 19yr olds in SA are ready to go to "work"? They've just finished matric. How mature are they as individuals? 3. If the league becomes 16/17 then the special 16/17yrs don't get the necessary push. Why we have age group leagues.

Another argument for TAA would be playing for Liverpool and Real Madrid you def play most of your games Vs re-enforced defenses. England is facing Panama and Ghana in the group stages. You anticipate that football problem. Set-piece?

With his obvious weaknesses it's in situations like this/games like these where you need TAA. Sometimes in big teams u gotta be arrogant enough to think only about creating and scoring. Find the defensive balance elsewhere put him on and suffocate teams. #ENGJPN

Some people are just born to be legends. To be remembered, to do special things. No one can stop it, no one does it for him. He was born to be different, to make a mark .

Mbokazi and Nkota are testament to "when God picks you, he skips lines, protocol, processes all of it" . When it's your time it's your time and no one can do anything about it. To think where these boys were 18 Months ago. INSPIRATIONAL.

Tips for youngsters. Nobody occupies better spaces than the Ref in the central corridor. If you're a 6 or a number 10 stay close to the ref.

@AFootyFanSA I think they are very good during organised attacks with the 3 10s and the dynamism. However with Nkota, Saleng,Evidence they were also very good in attacking trans, either BA /CA so even when they missed a lot they created a lot in different ways.

@AFootyFanSA I think this is a very common football problem that Pirates had even in previous seasons under different coaches. Where I think they can explore is being dangerous in different moments of the game. I think they can be more on attacking transitions and Set-Pieces .

Wadu’s approach is becoming a concern, particularly against structured low blocks. The issue isn’t effort, it’s profile selection and game management. We continue to prioritise work rate over spatial intelligence, and that limits our ability to control tempo and manipulate compact defences. This was a match that required a tempo-setter in the mould of Sipho Mbule, someone comfortable dictating rhythm and unlocking central spaces. It also needed a focal striker profile like Evidence Makgopa to drag centre-backs and create depth against a deep defensive line. Building a distinct identity is understandable, but tactical balance and adaptability cannot be sacrificed in the process.

@AFootyFanSA Could be . Objectively when u check data u will find that Pirates over the last 15 games create the most high value chances. U'll also find that in most leagues the best chances don't come from central (zone 14) but from the golden zones 18&16 where they consistently arrive.

You’re right coach, conversion and structural issues aren’t the same thing. But I’d argue they’re linked. When the block is well set, even mid-low,chance quality often drops unless you can disorganise it centrally. A GK being MOM can reflect finishing, but it can also suggest we’re generating volume without consistently destabilising the defensive structure. So maybe it’s not purely a “low block problem”,it’s about how efficiently we manipulate compact teams before the final action.

@BathabileLethob Lol that wasn't a factor last week when comparisons to the best coaches in the club in modern history? Mind you this whole shift is in less than 7 days. Last week he was playing the best football . Come on

@Simon_Marange Lol it's not about the losses, it's about the approach and how the team plays 😂🙏

Sensationalism in futbal is at an all time high. Managing that is fast becoming a competitive advantage for technical teams. You go 14 unbeaten&posts about being the best in modern history. Then you lose 2 against reigning champs& on PKs in a cup game, you're the worst. WHIRLWIND