Pirates Fans Mourn The End Of The Jose Riveiro Era

Apr 3, 2025 - 06:26 pm

By Lusanda SC

Pirates Fans Mourn The End Of The Jose Riveiro Era

Jose Riveiro during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on 16 March 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Fans have reacted in their numbers to Orlando Pirates announcing the news that Jose Riveiro will be stepping down at the end of the season.

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The story

Orlando Pirates have announced that coach Jose Riveiro will depart at the end of the season when his three-year contract concludes.

The Spaniard, who initially arrived as an unknown figure in South African football, has led the club to a record of three consecutive MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups.

He now aims to secure a third Nedbank Cup this season, with the club set to face Marumo Gallants in the semifinals next Sunday.

In addition, Pirates are still in the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League, and their hopes in the Betway Premiership are not yet over.

THE LAST DANCE

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?????#OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/VjohKrkUK1
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) April 3, 2025

Riveiro has not only surpassed the expectations of many but has also won the hearts of the Happy People, who consistently fill the stands at every local stadium the Buccaneers play in.

The reaction to Pirates' announcement of Riveiro's departure signifies the impact he's made at the Sea Robbers and the unenviable task that awaits his successor.

Here's how the Twitter/X timeline is reacting to the news of Riveiro stepping down:

Orlando Pirates fans after finding out?????????? @orlandopirates
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— TeeTee MJ ???????? (@ThulaniTeeTee) April 3, 2025

you have finished me ?? @orlandopirates pic.twitter.com/FaeMVMHVBN
— kudus szn???? (@kar_abelo) April 3, 2025

IM 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 #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/17E9835S77
— Kelebogile KILLER Malela (@LeboKillerMalel) April 3, 2025

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 ?? pic.twitter.com/l6dTBOeMsw
— Joseph Bertrand (@JoBertrand19) April 3, 2025

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 ???? #OnceAlway pic.twitter.com/q3edfgm8ZW
— STAR. (@makwande_m) April 3, 2025

I know Orlando Pirates doesn't care sometimes. They can shock everyone ?? pic.twitter.com/Oj2jL6hkZB
— His Excellency (@eemz_em) April 3, 2025

i hope jose riveiro will go to a club in the spanish national first division pic.twitter.com/6PqiU0Oros
— orlando pirates ??‍?? (@khedsmann) April 3, 2025

Jose Riveiro appreciation post: best coach in Orlando Pirates history ??‍???? pic.twitter.com/vILfKZaBOq
— Anele Fumba ???? (@Anelefumba) April 3, 2025

Orlando Pirates must convince Jose Riveiro to stay. We can't keep on building like our neighbor. pic.twitter.com/S58GpM0UGO
— Miss Tick (@AllNewsNetwork2) April 3, 2025

Orlando Pirates coach leaving end of the season may just encourage those boys to win CAF for him.
— Mnotho (@UmfokaMagolwane) April 3, 2025

So this was for Orlando Pirates ?? pic.twitter.com/WqQVaFmJh6
— ???????????? (@ZukzFranco) April 3, 2025

Orlando Pirates needs to be careful with who they replace Jose Riveiro with. Micho did well to challenge for the title for 2 years but after he left, we became banter FC again. It is very important to appoint someone who will keep the wheel turning not make wholesale changes
— His Excellency (@eemz_em) April 3, 2025

Jose Riveiro will leave a formidable team that can challenge for the title with a few adjustments. Orlando Pirates needs to recruit well. Krol left us after 3 seasons and left a team that won a league without a coach because Leal and Palacios were just there for vibes.
— His Excellency (@eemz_em) April 3, 2025

The news about coach Jose Riveiro leaving Pirates really ruined my day I won't lie ??.
— Mo (@Moretlo_M) April 3, 2025

Turned us all into believers and made us know what its like to be the greatest again.

Not even my girlfriend breaking up with me could make me this Emotional.

Jose Riveiro. I can't breathe well. This is too soon. pic.twitter.com/AJ2D0vQVRU
— Mr. Nigerian Football (@AJSilverCFC) April 3, 2025

José Riveiro has really changed our lives. We'll forever be grateful.

Padre! ?? #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/1UD10CfDCE
— STAR. (@makwande_m) April 3, 2025

The news we didn't need to hear today… ??

"Josè Riveiro will be stepping down from his position as Head Coach at the end of the season…" pic.twitter.com/mBvWbe1V67
— Michael Morton (@MMORTON6) April 3, 2025

Jose Riveiro in the stands in his last home game at Orlando when the fans start chanting "Riveiro. Riveiro. Riveiro" pic.twitter.com/p3x8REQuWz
— 4X RWC Champion ?????? (@kamva_somdyala) April 3, 2025

Jose Riveiro dawg??? pic.twitter.com/tT4pvpQeuZ
— neo. (@__neomosoeu) April 3, 2025

You played your part Coach… Your name will forever be tattooed in our hearts. "A great dancer knows when to leave the stage"

THANK YOU Jose Riveiro! #OnceAlways ???????? pic.twitter.com/FLdWmjxiBr
— Spokesperson of Small Accounts ???? (@KingsleyMcTladi) April 3, 2025

"Orlando Pirates Football Club can reveal that José Riveiro will be stepping down from his position as Head Coach at the end of the season" ?? pic.twitter.com/REHv6DBMgJ
— Ro?ewa Mathephe (@Ronewa_Mathephe) April 3, 2025

Jose Riveiro padre will forever have a special place in our hearts...we will miss you so bad ?????? pic.twitter.com/GRETaiVzQm
— UmGungundlovu (@Happy98929893) April 3, 2025

Jose Luis Riveiro ??‍???? oh sir, I will cherish your name forever pic.twitter.com/hqBlhvNLKo
— Junior Mbatha (@JuniorMbatha_) April 3, 2025

Boys should win him League or CAFCL

They owe that to him. ??????
He always protected his players in the media. pic.twitter.com/Z2dJezpCIa
— Tsonga King ?? (@NtateWilliams) April 3, 2025