Orlando Pirates captain Thulani Hlatshwayo has received criticism for his first season at the club
Orlando Pirates captain Thulani Hlatshwayo has received criticism for his first season at the club, but former Bucs star Phumudzo Manenzhe feels the comments are unwarranted.
Tyson joined the Buccaneers at the beginning of last season and was given the captain's armband but a faction of the club's fans were not impressed by his perfomances.
Former striker Manenzhe feels it is unfair to think Tyson had a bad season.
"I don't agree. I look at the game from a different eye. I'm a coach, I'm an analyst and former player, so whenever I look at a player's perfomance, I always analyze what would have been the cause of the perfomance," Manenzhe tells the media.
"The team doesn't only defend with defenders, it starts upfront and I think the questions must be asked on the balance and the shape of the team.
"Thulani Hlatshwayo, if you don't know he played most games for Pirates, 38 matches in all competitions, amazing leader and good signing for the team.
"Somebody who has contributed to a good record at Orlando Pirates last season. From being sixth, to the second best team in defence this season.
It means they've improved from six to second due to the experience of Thulani Hlatshwayo. I think he is an incredible player, he brought lot of balance in the team, a good leader. It is just that it was always going to be hard to adapt quickly at a big club like Pirates."
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