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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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
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) April 3, 2025
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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
— TeeTee MJ ???????? (@ThulaniTeeTee) April 3, 2025
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you have finished me ?? @orlandopirates pic.twitter.com/FaeMVMHVBN
— kudus szn???? (@kar_abelo) April 3, 2025
IM NOT OK ????
— Kelebogile KILLER Malela (@LeboKillerMalel) April 3, 2025
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
Lead us to the Champions League as a farewell, coach. We are all behind you as Orlando Pirates fans ??
— Joseph Bertrand (@JoBertrand19) April 3, 2025
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
One of the best coaches in Orlando Pirates history.
— STAR. (@makwande_m) April 3, 2025
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
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.
— Mr. Nigerian Football (@AJSilverCFC) April 3, 2025
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
José Riveiro has really changed our lives. We'll forever be grateful.
— STAR. (@makwande_m) April 3, 2025
Padre! ?? #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/1UD10CfDCE
The news we didn't need to hear today… ??
— Michael Morton (@MMORTON6) April 3, 2025
"Josè Riveiro will be stepping down from his position as Head Coach at the end of the season…" pic.twitter.com/mBvWbe1V67
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"
— Spokesperson of Small Accounts ???? (@KingsleyMcTladi) April 3, 2025
THANK YOU Jose Riveiro! #OnceAlways ???????? pic.twitter.com/FLdWmjxiBr
"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
— Tsonga King ?? (@NtateWilliams) April 3, 2025
They owe that to him. ??????
He always protected his players in the media. pic.twitter.com/Z2dJezpCIa
My heart broke into a thousand little pieces. ?? pic.twitter.com/YIb4uSYpqu
— Khaya Sibulele Koko ???? (@khayakoko88) April 3, 2025
Mara Jose ???????? pic.twitter.com/hoJL6jGk2S
— ISHMAEL ???????? ???? (@Shimmypfarelo) April 3, 2025
We came face to face with our biggest fear. ?? Not even mjolo can hurt me like this
— thank you José???? (@theabsolutedean) April 3, 2025
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