On Monday, club chairperson Irvin Khoza announced that 54-year-old Swede Kjell Jonevret will be the new head coach of Orlando Pirates, on a three year contract.
Thank you to the team and it’s staff for the amazing experience being part of this fantastic club @Orlando_Pirates thank you Mr Chairman.
— Bradley Carnell (@Bradzc) February 20, 2017
The club has been in shambles these past few months, which lead to Muhsin Ertugral resigning in early November and Augusto Palacios standing in as interim coach; while the search for a new coach was underway.
Tweeps comment on the new head coach, Kjell Jonevret:
New Orlando Pirates coach is Kjell Jonevret, he is a 54 year old Swedish football coach and a former player. #UpTheBucs #OrlandoPirates
— IG:AdvBarryRoux (@Barry_Roux) February 20, 2017
Welcome Kjell Jonevret to @Orlando_Pirates #piratespresser ..We will give u a chance and judge based on results
— Ntate Motaung! (@Mokete_Motaung) February 20, 2017
Anyway I hope Kjell Jonevret is given the freedom to coach this team without interference from Floyd and Screamer
— Disgruntled Gooner (@Odwa_Obose) February 20, 2017
Some are just startled by Orlando Pirates bringing on board someone they don’t know.
Kjell Jonevret it’s gonna be a problem , will he last don’t know .He looks and sounds like Muhsin this one
— T h ä m ī ? ® (@net_daar1) February 20, 2017
anyone who has Info on #Kjell_Jonevret because i only find two achievement on his name @Orlando_Pirates @PiratesForum
— Lesego Tsiu (@KayWaCindy) February 20, 2017
@chatlas who is Kjell Jonevret? #NewOrlandoPiratesCoach
— Teboho Majara (@taurusmajor) February 20, 2017
