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The ‘Iron Duke’ has hit back at critics, speaking out on the constant protests that tend take place at the end of the season.

The Glamour Boys are buzzing with confidence after back-to-back league wins over Stellenbosch and Polokwane City, lifting their early-season momentum.

No Buccaneers striker has ever scored in the four competitive matches the Soweto giants have been involved in this season.

While the Brazilian is linked with a number of clubs, the Masandawana coach has had to rely on another player who has also not disappointed so far.

A late setback caused by under-pressure Bucs means that Masandawana will not be going into the second-leg showdown with any advantage.

The teenager put up a mature performance to help the Buccaneers share the spoils in the annual competition that was staged at the Orlando Stadium.

The two sides had an early chance to renew their rivalry in the South African top-flight football after battling for CAF positions last season.

The two South African heavyweights met at the Orlando Stadium this weeekend hoping to get a positive result in their bid to stand a chance of winning the annual competition.

The Buccaneers appeared lucky to avoid defeat in their own backyard as they continue with their unconvincing run of form.

The 20-year-old Bafana Bafana international made a surprise move to the Middle East just a year after his senior debut at the Buccaneers

The Buccaneers came from behind to save themselves from the prospect of a home defeat by the Brazilians in this first-leg of the MTN8 semi-finals at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

After struggling for regular football at Mamelodi Sundowns, the 28-year-old made a statement with a stellar season last term.

Giving examples of legendary managers, the Pirates legend said the criticism has come too early, even before the coach establishes himself at Bucs.