Cape Town City fired their Technical Director, who was working as an interim coach, Muhsin Ertugral after his struggles in the Premier Soccer League.
The tactician managed just three wins, as many draws, and eight losses in the 14 games he was in charge of. The Citizens felt they might end up relegated which prompted them to release the 65-year-old.
“It’s never easy to say goodbye, but sometimes the game leads us down unexpected paths, I’ll always be grateful for the memories, the lessons, and the incredible players I’ve had the privilege to know,” the former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs coach said after his exit.
“Though some situations may seem unfortunate, I believe there’s always an opportunity to turn them into something greater. I wish nothing but success and good fortune for the team. Boys, Keep pushing, stay strong, and may luck always be on your side. Thank you for everything—wishing you all the best for the journey ahead,” he concluded.
Have a look at what South Africans said after the recent development.
Football has evolved
Cape Town City should have hired Lehlohonolo Seema, that guy was cooking at Sekhukhune United – Nkosinathi Hlatshwayo
Farewell coach; we will miss you yes but never celebrate winning against the Soweto giants – Sthembisi Makgetha
Cape Town City sold Khanyisa Mayo but they did not replace him with a competent striker – Romanius Zulu
Football has evolved, it's unlike those days when the ref helped him win the Coca-Cola Cup with Chiefs – Menzi Dludla
Muhsin Ertugral must never get a job in the Premier Soccer League again. He, alongside Ernst Middendorp, are outdated – Mojalefa Moahlodi
City keep selling good players without replacement
He was here for Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns only that this time he did not resign – Dunga Dunga
How are they parting ways with someone who was appointed to be a Technical Advisor? Coaching was on a temporary basis until they found a suitable candidate, why let go of Muhsin? – Rorisang Matea
Similar story to Cavin Johnson at Chiefs; Cavin Johnson was hired to be Head of Development but was asked to be an interim coach when Molefi Ntseki got sacked. Johnson had strings of bad results and hoped that he would be deployed to his role but got sacked by the club – Sbu Sbusiso Mhayise Mhayise
Cape Town City and Cape Town Spurs owners are stubborn; I think are siblings – Samuel Modiba
I was going to do the same thing, after 10 games no win but he wasn't the problem. They must not go far for solutions, you can't keep selling players not buying a single one – Skhumbuzo Skeelo Mamabulo
