Jimmy Tau

Jimmy Tau (born 23 July 1980 in Kimberley, Northern Cape) is a South African former soccer player who played as a right-back. He played for Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates and in the South African Premier Division and for Basotho Tigers and Maritzburg City in the National First Division. He also played internationally for South Africa and was a participant at the 2006 African Nations Cup in Egypt. Quotes I had a choice after receiving the news to allow it to break me or be strong. I chose the latter because I always tell myself; “tough times never last but tough people do”. I have experienced ups and downs in the past couple of seasons but I have been able to bounce back. I have a strong personality and support from the people. I would meet someone on the street and they will just pray for me. I feel that with my come back, God has saved my career and I am grateful I believe in my ability and at no stage did I have a thought of not being able to make a come back. It feels good to be back and my short term goal is to contribute to the success of the team. The team has been doing well this season and we just have to keep going The acquisition of top players in the team has lifted the level of competition for places. The team is now strong both on paper and on the pitch and one can see the level of intensity at training. We need to continue working together, unite behind the Kaizer Chiefs badge because there is a lot to be done before we can cross the finishing line He has brought a different mindset and different work ethic to the team. He is one of the reasons the team has been doing so well this season. God saved my career – Tau, March 28,2013, Kaizer Chiefs FB Magazine by Sports Reporter I enjoyed it. It helps as a player when you can be versatile and can fit wherever the coach wants you to play. It was not a new thing for me as I have played in that position when I played in amateur ranks. However I have not played there in the Premiership. The expectations have brought bigger challenges to us to keep the momentum. There is always pressure to do well at Kaizer Chiefs. It is part of being here. What is important is how you handle the pressure that comes with playing for this Club. I was handed the responsibility to lead the team Everybody is entitled to their opinion, we are focused on what we want to achieve. I have come up with a theme, “In everybody’s eyes we are young and inexperienced but in God’s eyes we are giants and world beaters”. We need to believe more in ourselves than in what people say. The Big Interview: Jimmy Tau, August 2010, Kaizer Chiefs FB Magazine by Sports Reporter External links Category:Soccer players from South Africa Category:1980 births Category:Living people