Everton's Steven Pienaar has given his heartfelt thanks to first coach and mentor Cavin Johnson in an emotional video posted on YouTube. The clip, created by BarclaysFootballTV, shows a clearly grateful Pienaar welling up as he explained about his early life in South Africa, and admits that he owes a lot to the man who nurtured him through the early stages of his footballing career. Midway through the video, Pienaar is asked what he would say to Johnson if he were in front of him at that moment, and the player's response is then played to his former coach. Steven Pienaar is clearly emotional as he speaks about his youth coach Cavin Johnson
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Pienaar's early career in South Africa was overseen by Cavin Johnson
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As Pienaar's mentor, Johnson was responsible for his move to Ajax
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In the video, a clearly emotional Pienaar explains Johnson was the reason he has fulfilled his dream of playing in the Premier League
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Johnson also appears with a message to Pienaar, explaining his pride
The two men have clearly been through a lot together, and @placeholder claimed: 'We've both helped each other grow.