Pule breaks silence on Pirates exit

Newly signed SuperSport United winger Vincent Pule has broken his silence on exchanging Black and White for Blue and White, lack of playing time at Orlando Pirates and hopes for silverware going forward.

Pule was among six players released by the Buccaneers at the end of last season with their contracts set to expire on June 30.

Also on the list were the likes of goalkeeping duo Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane, midfield hard man Thabang Monare, frozen Kermit Erasmus and forgotten Souaibou Marou.

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The 32-year-old had endured a frustrating season that saw him make just 11 appearances across all competitions.

He started just three matches the entire season.

However, speaking to media at the launch of SuperSport's new sleeve sponsor ACDC Express, 'Mashonisa', as he is fondly called, insisted that he was not unhappy at Pirates and looks forward to facing his former side in the upcoming MTN8 encounter.

"As a player, you always want to be on the field. If it doesn't happen, you always have to work hard to improve yourself," Pule responded when asked about his lack of playing time.

"Last season, it didn't happen. This season, I am at SuperSport and I am very happy and hope to be getting more playing time.

"No [I wasn't unhappy]. The thing is when you are not on the field, you can only be happy for the other players. So, for me, it was just to support everyone who plays and when given the chance, make sure that I take it."

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The skilful winger could possibly go toe-to-toe with his former side in the quarter-finals of the MTN8 on Saturday.

"It's going to be an exciting game. For me as well, it's going to be an exciting match to play against them in the first match. It's going to be an exciting one and I'm looking forward to it.

"Playing for coach Gavin [Hunt] motivates me a lot because where he was coaching me before, we won the league and trophies. So, we want to see SuperSport get a trophy this season."

Kick-off for the match at Orlando Stadium is at 18:00.