Apology to Joel Santana

I think I need to make a small and belated apology to Joel Santana....

As one of those South African football fans who had been very disappointed in what he had achieved prior to the Confederations Cup, I had regularly been critical of what he had achieved - particularly with his underperformance in African Cup competition.

Credit where credit is due - even without Benny McCarthy Santana has managed to put together the makings of a promising young side - and one that could make a nice contribution at next years 2010 world cup.

It is still early days but let's say I am far more positive than I was before the Confederations Cup!