Ex-Kaizer Chiefs defender David Kannemeyer has a warning for the new Amakhosi interim coach Cavin Johnson.
Kannemeyer believes Johnson should expect the same violent treatment sacked coach Molefi Ntseki got from the impatient Chiefs supporters if results do not come ASAP.
On Monday, the 64-year-old replaced the former Bafana Bafana coach Ntseki, who has only been in charge of Chiefs since June.
In his four-month tenure with Chiefs, Ntseki endured a tough time from the Soweto giants’ fans as he had to be rescued three times this season by security and police officers from the field with angry fans throwing missiles and swearing at him.
“I am disappointed with the way Chiefs have been firing the coaches in the last five years,” Kannemyer told FARPost.
The retired defender enjoyed a four-year stint with Chiefs winning one PSL title, two Telkom Knockout Cups, one MTN8 Cup, and one Africa Cup.
“The management fired Ntseki because their fans have been misbehaving and calling for him to be sacked. Johnson needs to be ready to be escorted from the field by security and police like what happened to Ntseki if results do not come now.”
Kannemyer’s plea to Chiefs Chairman
The 46-year-old is also appealing to Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung to stop firing coaches on the club fans’ call.
“I think this needs to stop. How many coaches Chiefs fans have been calling for them to be fired? asked Kannemeyer. “Chiefs have been firing coaches because of their fans but nothing has changed on the field. I think it is time Chiefs fans face the fact and stop blaming and chasing coaches.”
Kannemeyer believes the problem at Chiefs is with the way they have been signing players for the past five seasons. “I think some of the players do not deserve to play for a big team like Chiefs,” he said.
“You can also see that there is no commitment from the players to fight for the club’s jersey and for the fans. I think the ex-coaches including Ntseki did all they could but the players were not interested. Let’s see what will happen with Johnson and I hope he will do well.”
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