10 Things you dont know about Eric Tinkler.

1. He was born on the 30th of July 1970, in Rooderport, Gauteng.

2. He played overseas for Vitoria de Setbal, Uniao de Tomar, Cagliari and Barnsley.

3. Was assistant coach at Wits along side Roger de Sa.

4. He was part of the Bafana Bafana squad that won the 1996 African cup of Nations.

5. He joined Barnsley from Cagliari for £650 000

6. He was a defensive midfielder during his days.

7. Lift the Telkom Knockout in his first season with Cape Town City FC.

8. He stands at 6 ft 2 (1.88 m)

9. Made his Bafana debut in 1994.

10. Coached Orlando Pirates after head coach Roger de Sa was sacked.

By Jimmy Modise.