Reactions: Benni misses out on Pirates job

McCarthy was widely expected to land the job, but the Pirates chairman caught everyone by surprise when he announced Kjell Jonevret as the new Bucs coach.

Following the announcement, Pirates fans took to Twitter to voice their opinions about the appointment.

While some accepted the new appointment, some felt that McCarthy should have been given the chance to steer the Bucs ship.

Although we expected Bennie to be appointed as a coach he only have qualifications but no experience Kjell Jonevret is a right man

— EULER ✊ (@TakalaniMashaba) 20 February 2017

I hope @Orlando_Pirates supporters are happy, you have #Jonevret now, new coach.

— Fofolicious (@fofgirl) 20 February 2017

I like this Kjell Jonevret though, was just shocked at first

— Sir Kjell Jonevret (@Odwa_Obose) 20 February 2017

We wanted you @bennimccarthy17 so don’t worry boy ngeke ahlale lo uzohamba soon

— bman (@skwaya4higher) 20 February 2017

Whats going on with Pirates? How can you get the fans an-unknown coach when you in 10th position. Give em @bennimccarthy17 all will be well

— Rudolph Netshisaulu (@SimplyRud33) 20 February 2017

I foresee @Orlando_Pirates playing in the NFD next season, why couldn’t Khoza bring back Krol or hire @bennimccarthy17? *worried*

— Advocate_Ace (@Cee_fiso91) 20 February 2017

Though I’m a Khosi, thought bra Benni McCarthy was gonna get the ☠️ job.

— Trevor Zungu (@TrevorBZungu) 20 February 2017