The announcement of Jose Riveiro's early departure from Orlando Pirates almost brought the Twitter/X timeline to a standstill.
Let's take a closer look at the reaction to the news...
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The story
Following the shock news that Orlando Pirates have granted head coach Jose Riveiro an early release from his contract, social media was abuzz with commentary and tributes from the Ghosts.
The Buccaneers have confirmed that the Spaniard will be on the bench one last time when they face Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday evening, permitting him to leave the club before the end of the season, with assistant Mandla Ncikazi to finish the season as interim head coach.
Despite the recent disappointment in the Nedbank Cup final and CAF Champions League semi-finals, Riveiro will be remembered for the five cup trophies he won and the youngsters he introduced to the first team along the way.
"Padre", as he's affectionately known by Bucs supporters, received a heap of praise from Twitter/X users in reaction to his impending exit, after it was initially announced a month ago that it was Riveiro's last season as Pirates' head coach.
Here's how the fans reacted on the Twitter/X timeline:
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