News that Cape Town City football club has parted ways with coach Benni McCarthy has met with mixed reactions.
The team announced on Sunday that McCarthy's contract had been terminated with immediate effect, after poor results.
Under his leadership, the team has managed only two wins in the past 18 games.
“The club thanks Benni for his service over the last three seasons and wishes him well in his next endeavour.
“He now becomes an integral part of the club’s history and we are proud of the successes we shared together,” said the club in a statement.
Assistant coach Vasili Manousakis will take over until a new coach is announced.
“The future represents very exciting times for Cape Town City on and off the field, as we remain dedicated to our big plans and aspirations.”
The club thanks Benni for his service over the last three seasons and wishes him well in his next endeavour. He now becomes an integral part of the club’s history and are proud of the successes we shared together.
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) November 3, 2019
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Fans were shocked and saddened at the news.
Here is a snapshot of reactions:
🙆🏽♂️ Can’t see this as being a good move. As usual, SA teams are always quick to change coaches, never about long term. Always looking for instant gratification.
— UKwanda Mahlangu (@UkwandaMahlangu) November 3, 2019
You have lost a good coach because of the quick results and selling of the players hoping that things will be the same.
— Nkosi Nxumalo (@MrZwide) November 4, 2019
Sad that you guys terminated, Benni contract 💔💔💔💔💔
— Xolly moloi🐦 (@Irockdegul) November 3, 2019
He won't suffer . He will get a Job soon. U sold players n u now killing the coach. Infact your killing the Good team. Good luck!!!
— Young T (@earthpaj) November 4, 2019
Luckily for Benni, in S.A. coaches rotate. He fails this team & the takes him. Suddenly his failures from the other team count for nothing
— The Musician (@bongzmessi) November 3, 2019
Goodbye and good riddance, i dont like coaches who act like they are better and above everyone else including the game itself.
— Alan Sithole (@alan_sithole) November 3, 2019
