Pirates

Hoist the Jolly Roger, plunder the galley, accept every invite — pirate-like behavior can help you navigate the doldrums of loneliness.

The point of a pressure-relief valve like pirate season is to keep your relationship strong and functioning until your significant other returns — not burn it to the ground by acting like an asshat. What I can say is that all the trappings of my twice-yearly celebration of solitude — the silly rules, the flag, the standwiches and the “yes, and” socializing — have managed to keep me sane, centered and more than mildly entertained at least two times a year for the better part of two decades while the love of my life is off earning the doubloons. Likewise, even the most level-headed pirate will from time to time be beckoned to sail near the shallows for any number of reasons. Occasionally, if I’m feeling particularly beneficent to future pirate me, I’ll add some peeled slices of whole horseradish root to a cast-off bottle of vodka and bury it in the back of the pantry. [Pirates Dinner Adventure](https://piratesdinneradventureca.com/) in Buena Park by my sister-in-law (as trusty a pirate as ever there was) and a cadre of co-workers. But the most important word in the pirate-season vocabulary will always be “no,” and, as captain of your ship, you should feel free to deploy it as needed. Or maybe the trappings of a faux fraternal or sororal Greek-letter group (Todd Phillips’ 2003 film “Old School” is essentially a pirate-season primer) or mythical-creature hunting camp (griffins, chimeras and manticores are always in season) would be more your style. The Reality Center in Santa Monica uses a combination of light, sound and vibration as a wellness tool. Your pirate code will be a living document that will be added to over time. To be more precise, I celebrate what I call “pirate season,” a time-honored tradition that’s part bachelor party without the bachelor and part kids themed birthday party without the kids (or the birthday). my pirate code), so others with perennially peripatetic partners might be able to navigate the doldrums, alleviate a little loneliness and gin up a little levity by mounting pirate-season adventures of their own. If pirates aren’t your jam, there are plenty of other options to choose from (the more insular the better).

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele may finally make his debut for Royal AM in the Premier Soccer League against Sekhukhune United this weekend.

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Orlando Pirates defeated Swallows on Friday, but the no-show of Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo has got Buccaneers fans talking.

The diminutive midfielder doubtless boasts immense quality, but is he destined to fail in Soweto?

Monnapule Saleng found the back of the net three times as Orlando Pirates hammered Soweto rivals Swallows FC in Friday's DStv Premiership match.

Pirates led 1-0 at the break. Saleng wasn’t done with the onslaught, though, as he scored his third goal of the night in stoppage time to crown a perfect homecoming that probably set him apart from the rest in the league. And boy, they hit the top gear from the outset as they found the early lead from Saleng who slotted him with a cheeky backheel after a great build-play from Pirates.

In-form Monnapule Saleng scored a hat-trick to give Orlando Pirates a convincing 4-1 DStv Premiership win over struggling Swallows at Dobsonville Stadium on ...

Orlando Pirates return to action this evening when they make the short trip to neighbours Swallows FC for a crunch DStv Premiership match.

[Video]](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/sundowns-star-vilakazi-scores-stunner-new-psl-side-video-watch-breaking-22-february-2023/) “As everybody knows, it’s not a secret that set-plays in each and every game are crucial for me. We’ve seen a fully deserved win for Swallows, there is no doubt about that. We are six points away from reaching 30 points and we still have to play direct rivals [in Maritzburg and Marumo] in the relegation fight. Goal difference is important for me. “You play Orlando Pirates now after they lost, it will not [be] an easy game.

Pirates assistant coach Sergio Almenara has revealed that it's been a long week for Bucs trying to forget about the derby loss to Chiefs.

We are expecting a tough game, but we are expecting and hoping that we are facing the game with a guarantee (of three points).” Maela is suspended after being sent off during the match against Chiefs. “Two weeks ago I said all the games in the last phase of the season are difficult because everyone is fighting for something.

Orlando Pirates will contest in yet another Soweto derby when they clash with Swallows FC in a DStv Premiership league encounter.

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Hat-trick hero Monnapule Saleng inspired Orlando Pirates to a win over Swallows FC in Friday's original Soweto Derby clash.

Saleng played a vital role in helping the Buccaneers clinch the MTN8 title and he also picked up Man of Match awards in the PSL and Nedbank Cup this term. The Bafana Bafana international grabbed a hat-trick to take his tally to 12 goals from 18 matches across all competitions in the current season and he also walked away with his ninth Man of the Match accolade for this term. WHAT HAPPENED?: The Buccaneers bounced back to winning ways in the Premier Soccer League in style in a

Orlando Pirates bounced back to winning ways in the DStv Premiership in style as they hammered Swallows FC 4-1 at Dobsonville Stadium on Friday night.

Orlando Pirates bounced back to winning ways in the DStv Premiership in style as they hammered Swallows FC 4-1 at Dobsonville Stadium on Friday night.

Bucs will now face Venda FA in a Nedbank Cup Last 16 match on 11 March. The Buccaneers started the second half brightly and Terrence Dzvukamanja doubled Pirates' lead to make it 2-0 in the 47th minute, with Saleng providing the assist for the goal. (@SSFootball) [March 3, 2023]

Monnapule Saleng scored a hat-trick, taking his tally to 12 goals from 18 matches in the current season. newsnaija. Saleng received his ninth Man of the Match ...

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Orlando Pirates welcomed back coach Jose Riveiro back into the bench with a convincing 4-1 victory over Swallows FC in a DStv Premiership fixture, ...

Bucs became ruthless in the second half wanted to wrap up the game quickly. The home side was struggling to make any threats at Pirates goals. It took only one minute for the visitors to get a second goal as Saleng’s low cross into the box was slotted into the net by Terence Dzvukamanja to give Bucs a 2-0 lead.

No-Show of Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo Divides Orlando Pirates Fans Orlando Pirates achieved a 4-1 victory over Swallows FC in their recent PSL match, ...

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Take a look at how both Swallows FC and Orlando Pirates lineup for tonight's DStv Premiership Soweto derby below.

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GOAL rates how Orlando Pirates players performed in their 4-1 win over Swallows FC.

Saleng was not the only hero as Terrence Dzvukamanja and Kabelo Dlamini also had great games. GOAL rates how the Buccaneers performed. The Bucs made light work of their hosts to put behind their derby loss and move to within two points of second-placed SuperSport United.

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Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro resisted temptation to shower praise on Monnapule Saleng alone, choosing rather to focus on the team as a whole after ...

We are trying to help our players to find solutions on the field. We want to see them as part of whole picture and structure that will give us the possibilities to celebrate games like this one more frequently.” “We are trying to find a balance in between understanding the team that we are representing and the fact that we have to get the results and at the same time we have to build something else.

Monnapule Saleng became the second Orlando Pirates player to reach double figures in three years despite a slow start to the season.

[He would score](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/watch-saleng-s-backheel-as-orlando-pirates-star-channels-liverpool-s-darwin-nunez/blt699fff456c217cef) his first goal of the season 18 days later when his brace helped Pirates to a 2-0 win over Golden Arrows followed by another double four days later, when Bucs hammered Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 in the MTN8 semi-final second leg. I want to constantly be at the top every game.” At the turn of the year, his true qualities have been seen, netting seven goals in eight games in all competitions. “The way I train is how I play matches, and I don’t have any rest. He is now just one shy of the PSL’s leading scorers Bradley Grobler of SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns’ Peter Shalulile. [ winger’s hat-trick](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/orlando-pirates-grab-soweto-derby-bragging-rights-as-saleng-makes-strong-case-for-psl-player-of-the-season-award/blt0090e72e0a66e1c3), his first for Pirates, took his tally for the season to 12 in 18 matches and eight in the league.