‘Stay far away from TTM’: Mulaudzi tells Max Tshabalala
"So, we did the right thing and we were very frank with Max."
Former Bloemfontein Celtic Chairman Max Tshabalala has been instructed to stay as far as possible from TTM issues.
The instructions came from TTM boss Masala Mulaudzi who was given a mandate by Celtic supporters.
During a meeting with the ‘Siwelele’ fans on Thursday last week, Mulaudzi was told by the supporters he’d have to choose between them or Tshabalala.
Tshabalala is seen as a sworn enemy by the Celtic after he sold the DStv Premiership status to Royal AM in KwaZulu-Natal.
In an interview with the Free State Online Channel, Mulaudzi confirmed he had to make a U-turn after initially consulting Tshabalala on some issues regarding Celtic.
“Bra Max Tshabalala contributed to a certain extent, where he helped football to flourish in the province. Especially in Bloemfontein,” explained Mulaudzi.
WHY TTM HAD TO BE FRANK WITH MAX TSHABALALA
“But I think there are certain things that he didn’t do well or accordingly. Unfortunately, I can’t say much in that regard.
“I am from Limpopo and don’t know what has been happening in the backyards of Bloemfontein.
“So Max is not part of TTM at all. But for us as strangers, I reached out to him to check if we can move the team this side. Not knowing the household politics and the wound that I was going to open if Max was going to be part of this team,” he said.
Mulaudzi also revealed that he was advised by the fans of Celtic not to conduct any football related business with Tshabalala or else TTM will be forced to relocate back to Limpopo.
THREATS FROM BLOEMFONTEIN CELTIC SUPPORTERS
“Initially I wanted Max to be part of this team. But I was told and advised by the supporters of Bloemfontein Celtic that if there is anything to do with Max, then TTM must be kicked out of this province or Mangaung.
“So we did the right thing, and we were very frank with Max to say you better stay very far from our team.
“We appreciate your willingness to help but it’s just unfortunate you are no longer the darling of Bloemfontein Celtic. So as a result we don’t want to see you anywhere closer to the team called TTM.”
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