Two released Orlando Pirates players never complained

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Orlando Pirates made big decisions last month. The captain, Innocent Maela, and his vice skipper, Miguel Timm, left the Buccaneers after a combined 274 matches in the Betway Premiership.

The club’s veteran former skipper, Lucky Lekgwathi, has shared wisdom and gratitude towards the departed left-back and midfielder.

Timm is linked with a move to fellow Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United, while Maela is set to take up a staff role at Orlando Pirates.

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Lekgwathi believes the club made the right decision, while also saluting the duo for always remaining professional when opportunities to play dried up.

“For me, I think it was a good decision, as I believe that both guys played their part and contributed to the team over the years. Players come and go, and the club had to make a decision,” said Lekgwathi via Soccer Laduma.

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Lucky Lekgwathi captains Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League. Image: Kick Off

“I believe both guys played a big role in the club’s progress, and they deserve a pat on the back for their contribution. You know, with some players, if they were regulars and played a big part when the club won trophies, they tend to complain when they are no longer playing as regularly, but with Maela and Timm, I don’t remember that ever happening.

“The guys remained professional, and they led by example. They were good examples to the young players in the team. I am sure even the chairman was happy with the guys for the role they played in the team during their time. I am so proud of them, and I just want to wish them good luck going forward,” added Lekgwathi.

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“They still have age on their side, and they can still play if they wish,” Lekgwathi added. “Age is just a number, and I remember that in my late 30s I was still playing, and I was scoring crucial goals for the team, and I believe they can also do it with their experience,” concluded Lekgwathi.