Jose Riveiro has won four finals with Orlando Pirates but some fans still feel Ruud Krol's treble still stands out more.
Orlando Pirates has had some great coaches in the past, but Ruud Krol and Jose Riveiro are two of the club’s most successful coaches in the Premier Soccer League era.
The main reason why many Krol is still celebrated by the ‘Happy People’ is how he dramatically turned the team into a powerhouseRuud Krol was brought to Pirates to win trophies and he did, even though all three came in his last season. But first, let’s look at the 10 years of drought in terms of cup competitions.
Ruud Krol as head coach to steady the sinking ship. The former international defender immediately gained support from fans and helped the Sea Robbers to finish second in the league in his debut season.His second season was not as successful, but his last was the most memorable. After years of tears and agony, Ruud Krol delivered in the third and final season. The Sea Robbers claimed their first domestic cup in 10 years when they won the MTN8.
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