Clinton Larsen has explained his shock resignation as Magesi FC head coach, emphasising that it was not politically motivated.
Larsen announced his exit from the club in a post-match interview after a Carling Cup match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.
He leaves Magesi with a Carling Knockout Cup trophy after beating Mamelodi Sundowns in the final. In addition, Larsen promoted the club to the Betway Premiership by winning the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season.
However, Magesi’s results in the league have not been favourable, as the club currently languishes at the bottom of the log after nine games with a single win, five defeats and three draws.
FORMER MAGESI FC COACH EXPLAINS HIS SHOCK RESIGNATION FROM THE CLUB
In an interview with FARPost, Larsen says he remains grateful for the opportunity Magesi gave him to achieve what he has achieved during his two-year stay.
“There is no politics. Like I said, the club was very supportive towards me. In terms of the resources that they have available at the moment,” he told this publication.
“It’s not politics, and I don’t want to politicise my exit. This was purely on me not getting the results the club was looking for. I didn’t want to go to 15 or 20 games [with no good results].
“So I think it gives the club an opportunity very early on to change the results by bringing someone else, and like I said, maybe it’s what the club needs. A fresh face and fresh ideas.
“Maybe the players were also tired of seeing my face or listening to me, and a new voice would push them to another level,” added Larsen.
CLINTON LARSEN REMAINS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUCCESS HE ENJOYED AT LIMPOPO CLUB
Meanwhile, Larsen admitted that Magesi boss Solly Makhubelawas was taken aback by his decision to step down.
“It’s a big shock to everyone. They did not expect it, but as I said, it’s a decision that I made, and it’s a decision that I stand by,” he declared.
“I thanked the club for allowing me the opportunity to lead this project for two years. Like I said to you guys a few weeks ago, not many coaches survived two years in Limpopo. I am very proud of that achievement and the success I had in a very short space of time.
“So I hope that in some small way, the club will appreciate what I have done in a short space of time, and I wish them everything of the best in terms of finding a coach that can give them the results that I have not been able to give them.”
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