Neeskens remains in charge ... for now

Johan Neeskens still in charge at Mamelodi Sundowns

Posted: 3 September 2012 Time: 01:41 pm

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Mamaelodi Sundowns president Patrice Motsepe will not wield the axe on beleaguered coach Johan Neeskens despite their winless streak, which stretched to four games on Sunday.

The Brazilians' 2–1 defeat at the hands of Maritzburg United in a League match agitated fans of the Chloorkop-based team, who are now calling for the head of the Dutch coach.

Some vocal fans have gone as far as calling upon Motsepe to replace Neeskens with former Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane.

However, Speaking to KickOff.com, Mamelodi Sundowns spokesperson Kabelo Mosito reveals that Neeskens will still be calling the shots when the club faces Golden Arrows during their next League match on September 15.

"He [Neeskens] remains the coach of the club," Mosito says.

"There will be no changes and the coach has the support of the management. Any speculations that the coach is going to be changed are baseless.

"This is the official position of the club," adds Mosito.

Neeskens – who before the start of the season said he would hand in his resignation if the team fails to win any silverware this season – is eager to end a barren spell that has seen Sundowns going for five years without winning any major competition.

Neeskens is the first Sundowns coach during Motsepe's era to stay at the helm despite going for a season without winning any silverware.

Article by: Farirayi Kahwemba

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INCOGNITO
posted: 01:42 pm
lol
Tsekof
posted: 01:45 pm
EY WENA MARWAIRWAI EDI-O-TOR 2012-2008 IS 4 YEARS! YOUR MOEMISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bin Laden
posted: 01:46 pm
Untill the end of next season ....Johan is the only man to lead us to the world of Milk and Horny..

Yellow man i remain till someone admit killing the poor man(Mohlala)
Bin Laden
posted: 01:47 pm
Makhanya and Trott are the only two palookas taking this club for Granted...

We expect the resignation letter from them,,not Johan....
MDEVA72
posted: 01:48 pm
HE MUST BE GIVEN A CHANCE TILL THE END OF THE SEASON
Jeffchenko
posted: 01:50 pm
Masundawana please guys, Neeskens is not the problem here, firing him will not help. Three games from now downs will be on fire even Middendorp acknowledge that post match.Trot must go
Dooba (Glory Reclaimed)
posted: 01:50 pm
motsepe should fire everyone at the club, and he must start with the president!
vibr8ta
posted: 01:51 pm
Good to know that our president and club management is on the same page as the devoted fans of Sundowns...Thank you Mr President
Mgugudi: The Treble Addict
posted: 01:51 pm
I commend the gay president, Miss Motsepe for coming out of the closet by telling what his intensions are. Now Downs fans know where to fight Neeskens & his president.

I wish Khoza can do the same today, since some of us are already itching to go to the training grounds in our famous kombi.

Still singing, "Pam Brink Stadium"
Horikishna
posted: 01:51 pm
Shame poor downs fans there'z nothing wrong with the coach. President Motsepe must cut salary to every players not perfom well. Kodwa ke tshotsho uzazisola sidenge sePresident.
vibr8ta
posted: 01:52 pm
Very funny Dooba OPC...Have u ever considered being a full-time comedian???
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 01:53 pm
Why blame the coach when more than half of the players in the team are just playing for the money....There is no team spirit in this team, Teko Modise is always fighting a lone battle....Sundowns if full of players who don't care about winning...they don't play for the badge......The players attitude is the problem....most of the players are Chiefs and Pirates diehard supporters.

Lonmin Sundowns FC is going nowhere fast....
Tkzen
posted: 01:54 pm
Tsekofposted: 01:45 pm | Report
EY WENA MARWAIRWAI EDI-O-TOR 2012-2008 IS 4 YEARS! YOUR MOEMISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 there you have it 1 2 3 4 5.
Jeffchenko
posted: 01:54 pm
@ Bin Laden thanks man your a true dawana, we need fans like you not those hooligans we saw at masterpieces stadium. Trot must go
Mgugudi: The Treble Addict
posted: 01:55 pm
The drunken master has lost the plot, you don't shift blame when underpressure unless clueless. In the past he tended to blame Pelembe for Downs' shortcomings which he did yesterday.

Leave Trot & Makhanya alone, they are doing a splendid job. They signed all the players you wanted, ensured that you win the Swaziland league, drove you to SD after an accident which cost Sywets his job, etc...
Nipsy
posted: 01:56 pm
The Light Skinned Motsepe must fire all the GOLD DIGGERS in his Tuckshop and leave this drunken Master to donate points.
Tbosky
posted: 01:58 pm
Thank you Mr President!!!!
Chief Hlabarinto
posted: 02:00 pm
The heading should read: "Johan Phuza Face and Teddy Bear Njenje remains in charge until 2016"
Mosixty
posted: 02:00 pm
This league is very competitive guys. I surprised by this sundowns supporters who think loosing 2 league games warrant a dismissal. No wonder they r only 200 of them
Do U hate Sundowns or R u Jealous of Sundowns?
posted: 02:00 pm
Thanks for that sober Decision,
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