Ex-Pirates Keeper Weighs In On Delle & Sandilands Rotation

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Joris Delle
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Wayne Sandilands

Following a decision that was viewed by some as a shock, after French goalkeeper Joris Delle played ahead of Wayne Sandilands in Orlando Pirates’ crucial cup fixture last weekend, a former Bucs shot-stopper has given his opinion ahead of the club's upcoming match. 

Pirates lost their Nedbank Cup match against Bidvest Wits 3-2 on penalties, following a 3-3 draw after extra-time, with Delle handed a rare start in coach Josef Zinnbauer’s team. 

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With the Buccaneers on their way to Limpopo this weekend for the match against Black Leopards, former Pirates keeper Thabani Stemmer believes that Sandilands should be brought back as the Soweto giants will look to continue with their impressive Absa Premiership run under the German coach. 

“I think they were trying to create a rotation, so that the other one (Delle) could also get some get time as it was a cup game. I think Sandilands is going to play the next game, as he has been doing well in the league,” said Stemmer. 

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Sandilands has made 17 starts from Pirates’ 20 matches in the league so far this season, with Delle currently on three starts going to Sunday’s clash at the Thohoyandu Stadium. 

“That’s how they do it, even overseas. There’s a keeper for league matches and a keeper for cup matches. That is normal and it’s fine. It’s a good idea, in case Sandilands gets injured, Delle will be ready to come in. For me, it’s Sandilands (who should play the next match). Delle should wait for his chance as the team is now out of the cup competition. There is no need to change. Before he (Delle) came in, Pirates was doing well in the league and winning with Sandilands in goals,” Stemmer added.         

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