Arrows And Ertugral Part Ways
22 October 2012
Golden Arrows head coach, Muhsin Ertugral, has resigned from his position at the club.
It was reported late last week by the Siya crew that the Turkish coach was on thin ice in Durban following a poor start to the season. Now, as predicted, the former Kaizer Chiefs coach has left Abafana Bes’thende.
Following Arrows' 3-1 defeat at the hands of Free State Stars this weekend in the Telkom Knockout, Soccer-Laduma explained that the game was expected to be Ertugral’s last.
A statement on the Arrows website quoted Ertugral as saying, “I took this decision in the best interest of the club. The current situation is not through lack of trying or anything like that. When results are not forthcoming it becomes a situation which one needs to be realistic about it, and make decisions which are for the good of the entire club.
"Sometimes a change can have a positive effect and change the fortunes of a club. This is a club which has great potential and I believe it is only a question of time before things improve. I have enjoyed my time here and worked well with the management and the players.
"It is always difficult to make decisions such as these but I honestly believe I am acting in the best interests of everyone here and I know that there is appreciation for the fact that I have put the interests of the club first.”
Meanwhile, Arrows said, "The club has accepted Mr. Ertugral’s decision and takes this opportunity to wish him well with his future endeavors."
According to Siya crew sources, the Turk’s assistant, Shaun Bartlett, is expected to take over at the helm of Arrows as interim coach for now, however it will only be on a short-term basis.
The crew reported that Arrows' management were keen to bring in a South African coach as Ertugral’s successor, and it is believed that the man currently being eyed up by the club is their former coach Manqoba Mngqithi.
Abafana Bes’thende currently find themselves sat 13th in the PSL log, having picked up only six points from their first seven games, they will now be hoping that a change of head coach can bring about a change in fortunes.
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" Oooohh Nooo! This hooter is following me right into Cape Town, no ways! Thank you for a chance Mr. Comittis but I cannot stay here. I was enjoying rest from that hooter and I cannot afford to go through that trauma again, no thanks!" Mabhuti Khanyeza
Submitted by: Makarina
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 12:56:34
"I am quitting Chiefs. Their coach think that Africans are deaf and that it is only by shouting at them that they will hear what he says. No, I am not dumb!" Mabhuti Khanyeza
Submitted by: Makarina
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 12:53:33
Neskeens is here 2 stay, wat hapend @ arrows hs nthng 2 do wth Sundowns. We r going 2 haras ds rats. Neskeens mst jst use paper spray, dy wil b gone 4 good. As 4 zebras, dy hv began grazng already.
Submitted by: 0737113493
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 11:47:03
Neeken is next today!
Submitted by: DinalaRon
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 10:13:51
I sew it coming immediately when Manqoba became available I knew Muhsin job is on the line
Submitted by: 0760937943
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 10:04:37
This cow come and change the whole complexion of the team firing all senior players at Arrows and minimize the squad, it will be difficult for a new coach whith young players inexperience, That is why in big clubs like Orlando Pirates and Real Madrid we buy quality and you came work with quality and fail because you can not mix the best
Submitted by: netshiro
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 09:24:52
I dnt lıke ths man perıod
Submitted by: football_nurse
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 09:24:45
it was long overdue
Submitted by: ezas_afro_zn
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 09:12:47
Unlucky for him
Submitted by: Hlaysn
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 09:03:05
Good. Now he must go bk to Ajax or go and give Downs cups.
Submitted by: wongama
Date: 23 October 2012, Time: 09:00:11