It ended 2–0 to Bolton Wanderers, but the story isn’t in the scoreline. From shape to personnel, the signs were clear: Pirates aren’t starting over — they’re building forward. We talk Nduli’s calm command, Mbule’s press resistance, and the tactical need for box presence. The second half exposed some concerns, but the overall identity held firm. These were early steps — and they told us plenty.
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It ended 2–0 to Bolton Wanderers, but the story isn’t in the scoreline. From shape to personnel, the signs were clear: Pirates aren’t starting over — they’re building forward. We talk Nduli’s calm command, Mbule’s press resistance, and the tactical need for box presence. The second half exposed some concerns, but the overall identity held firm. These were early steps — and they told us plenty.
MATCH REVIEW: What We Learned from Pirates’ Pre-Season Opener in Spain
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MATCH REVIEW: What We Learned from Pirates’ Pre-Season Opener in Spain
It ended 2–0 to Bolton Wanderers, but the story isn’t in the scoreline. From shape to personnel, the signs were clear: Pirates aren’t starting over — they’re building forward. We talk Nduli’s calm command, Mbule’s press resistance, and the tactical need for box presence. The second half exposed some concerns, but the overall identity held firm. These were early steps — and they told us plenty.
Talking Buccaneers
It ended 2–0 to Bolton Wanderers, but the story isn’t in the scoreline. From shape to personnel, the signs were clear: Pirates aren’t starting over — they’re building forward. We talk Nduli’s calm command, Mbule’s press resistance, and the tactical need for box presence. The second half exposed some concerns, but the overall identity held firm. These were early steps — and they told us plenty.