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'Orlando Pirates do not care sometimes! I don't want to know who is replacing Jose Riveiro, but it should be Pitso Mosimane or Pep Guardiola' - Fans

Bucs confirmed that their Spanish coach will not be renewing his contract and will be leaving at the end of the season.

The speculation around Jose Riveiro at Orlando Pirates finally came to an end after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) side confirmed he will not renew his expiring contract.

Riveiro, who has been with the Soweto giants for three seasons, will leave at the end of the current campaign, as confirmed by the club on Thursday.

His tenure with the Sea Robbers has been marked by success, given that he has won two Nedbank Cups and is on course to defend them.

Although he did not win the PSL, he finished in second place in the last two campaigns, which was a remarkable improvement. He has guided them to this season's Caf Champions League quarter-final stage, and Bucs have a distant dream of winning the PSL.

After his exit was confirmed, GOAL takes a look at how fans reacted to the news.

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    Building like Kaizer Chiefs?

    Orlando Pirates must convince Jose Riveiro to stay. We can't keep on building like our neighbour - Miss Tick

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    Proper farewell

    Lead us to the Champions League as a farewell, coach. We are all behind you as Orlando Pirates fans. Grateful for what you have done so far and what you will still help us accomplish for this end of the season - Joseph Bertrand

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    Pep or Pitso?

    I'AM NOT OK. I don't even want to entertain talks of who's replacing him at Orlando Pirates. Be it Pitso or Pep, I don't want to know, Josè Padre Reviero - Kelebogile KILLER Malela

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  • Orlando Pirates fans at FNB Stadium on March 16Backpage.

    Pirates do not care

    I know Orlando Pirates don't care sometimes. They can shock everyone - His Excellency

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    Best coach

    One of the best coaches in Orlando Pirates history. Man arrived when we were shaky & immediately took us to finals, won them & consecutively secured the Caf Champions League spots for the club; José Riveiro - STAR

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    Pitso at Chiefs or Bucs

    Pitso Mosimane will one day coach either Orlando Pirates or Kaizer Chiefs - Oupa Khalanga Baloyi

  • Jose Riveiro of Orlando Pirates and referee Akhona MakalimaBackpage

    Sad day

    Sad day in South African football, Jose Riveiro didn't change Orlando Pirates football only, but he changed South African football as a whole. I'm so emotional right now - T.K Phasha

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    Respect

    I may not have agreed with some of his tactical decisions, but I have a healthy respect for this man. He brought us joy and restored the dignity of the mighty Orlando Pirates. We salute him. Farewell, coach Riveiro!!! - Independent Thinker

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    Difficult task

    Replacing Jose Riviero for Orlando Pirates is one difficult task upon Orlando Pirates. This man changed Pirates so much and added a culture to Pirates. Right now Orlando Pirates should specifically target another Spanish-styled coach. The culture has been laid for Orlando Pirates - LA-M

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    Noble, selfish move

    What Jose Riveiro Mazibuko did was noble but equally selfish, like: Klopp when Liverpool was on the verge of winning a treble; he announced he was leaving. The same fate Liverpool suffered, Orlando Pirates will suffer even a mere Marumo Gallants, they won't emerge against them - Skwatto

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