Veteran defender Vuyo Mere has shed light on his new coaching position at TS Galaxy following the resignation of the club’s head coach, Sead Ramovic.
Galaxy have undergone coaching changes after Ramovic shocked the football fraternity, resigning live on TV.
The abrupt resignation by Ramovic came after Galaxy played to a 1-1 draw against Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership last week.
Before sharing the spoils with Stellenbosch, the Rockets were knocked out of the Carling Knockout Cup after losing 1-0 against Magesi FC in the quarter-final.
The Mpumalanga-based side has had a difficult start to the 2024/25 season as they are yet to win a match in seven league matches. Galaxy are sitting 16th on the log standings with two points.
Meanwhile, Galaxy have already appointed Adnan Beganovic to replace the German tactician. Beganovic served as Ramovic’s assistant for the past three years at Galaxy.
In a move to turn their fortunes, Galaxy have roped in Vuyo Mere into the first team to serve as the assistant coach to Beganovic.
WHAT DID MERE SAY ABOUT HIS NEW COACHING POSITION AT TS GALAXY?
Mere, who had a short stint in TS Galaxy’s DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] side as the assistant coach to Bernard Parker, has expressed his delight to assist Beganovic.
“Firstly, I want to thank the chairman [Tim Sukazi] and coach Ramovic for seeing the potential in me that many people don’t see,” Mere told FARPost.
“Adnan Beganovic is the new head coach, and he knows the team very well because he was our assistant. I will take over the assistant coach job from coach Beganovic.”
Mere stated that one of his key roles as the new assistant coach would be to ensure clear communication between the head coach and the players.
He also mentioned that he would use the players’ alone time in the dressing room to clarify any confusion regarding the coach’s message, as coaches are not allowed in the dressing room during this time.
Mere added that he would be the link between the players and the coach, leveraging his deep understanding of SA football culture gained from years of playing experience.
“I think my role in the team will be to link the players to the coaching staff because, you know, coaches are not allowed in the player’s dressing room. So for me, it’s just to make sure that the message from the coach to players comes well received.”
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