Free-scoring Grobler breaks record
Bradley Grobler made history when he broke the record as the club's all-time top goal-scorer.
SuperSport United forward Bradley Grobler made history when he broke the record as the club’s all time top goal scorer recently.
Grobler (32) passed the record of 57 goals which was previously held by the late United striker Abram Raselemane.
He equaled his record and surpassed it when they beat Bloemfontein 2-1 at home last Wednesday night, to get his tally to 58 overall for United.
Grobler, the son of the legendary striker Les Grobler who was a good free-kick taker, helped Matsatsantsa to finish the league in the top eight bracket and win cup competitions.
Another Matsatsantsa forward, Jeremy Brockie, who played with Grobler a few seasons ago, registered 54 strikes before he left for Mamelodi Sundowns.
Meanwhile Grobler is currently leading the DStv top-scorers chart with 10 strikes, followed by Mamelodi Sundowns’ Themba Zwane with eight goals and Ruzaigh Gamaldien and Mduduzi Mdantsane of Cape Town City who are both on seven goals.
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After breaking the goal scoring record, Grobler thanked his team for support and encouragement.
“Through good and bad times this club stuck by me, supported me and always believed in me. I have so many players, coaches, staff and management to thank for helping me reach this milestone, and I will forever be grateful to all of you,” he said.
“It’s an honour to have reached this milestone at this incredible club and I look forward to adding to this number.”
United also awarded the striker for his contribution over the years.
“Today, we award SuperSport United’s all-time leading goal scorer, Bradley Grobler. From the entire club, we’re so very proud of your achievement and trust you keep adding to your tally,” the club said in a tweet.
SA football fans and pundits were quick to congratulate the Pretoria man known as “Sniper” or “Silent Assassin”.
“Congratulations to another Silent Assassin, Bradley Grobler, for reaching a milestone and going on to create his own club record. We appreciate and salute you,” said sport broadcaster Robert Marawa.
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