Booth spent two years at Rostov, between 2002-2004, and knows the environment in Russia well enough to offer words of advice to Xulu – who he also played with at Mamelodi Sundowns when the two were still at Chloorkop.
Xulu has now completed his move from Sundowns to Rostov, who have won just once in the seven League games that they have played since the start of the season in July.
"It will be very important that Siyanda settles into the way of life in Russia and gets himself organised so that he can then focus on his football. It is important that the simple things like getting a car, accommodation and knowing where the shops get sorted early so that they don't go on to affect his football.
"It is also very important that he makes an attempt to quickly learn the language there because no one speaks English there which can be frustrating in terms of communication. If his teammates realise he is trying to learn the language they will be accommodating and friendly towards him and he will not feel lonely and lost. He must never be arrogant towards learning their language," advices Booth.
The former Bafana Bafana international – now at Ajax Cape Town – adds that he is confident Xulu will succeed at Rostov.
"It is a hard League but I believe Siyanda will do well as the way that he plays suits the style there with a lot of coaches there having a liking to defenders who are comfortable on the ball and capable of playing from the back like Siyanda.
"I am fortunate to have played with him at Sundowns so I know him very well…he has a good mentality and the kind of character that will enable him to cope in Russia. It will not be easy but he should make it.
"As long as he is playing then all will be fine because the biggest frustration comes when you are sitting on the bench and feeling lost," says Booth.
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Selina Dladla (50), the mother of the Kaizer Chiefs’ midfielder, has been charged with theft.
She was stopped by a security guard outside Woolworths in Woodmead, Joburg.
It is alleged that she took pyjamas, panties, two bras, tights and dried fruit and stuffed them in her large handbag.
She was taken to the Morningside Police Station where she was released on police bail of R500.
In court Selina was dressed in a white polo neck, black jacket and jeans and accompanied by two family members.
She was in tears as she spoke to her lawyer.
One of the family members was heard saying that he didn’t understand why the guard waited until she was outside the store before stopping her as the things she was carrying were still on hangers.
Yesterday Daily Sun broke the story but could not name the woman until she appeared in court.
A source said security stopped her as she was leaving the store. “She was taken to the storeroom while they waited for the cops,” she said.
Selina is set to appear in court again on 3 October.
On Tuesday when asked for comment, Josta said it was a private matter and he was not going to discuss his mum in public.
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Good one Rivubye...The reason that forced him come home was that he was nearing his retirement..
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Selina Dladla (50), the mother of the Kaizer Chiefs’ midfielder, has been charged with theft.
She was stopped by a security guard outside Woolworths in Woodmead, Joburg.
It is alleged that she took pyjamas, panties, two bras, tights and dried fruit and stuffed them in her large handbag.
She was taken to the Morningside Police Station where she was released on police bail of R500.
In court Selina was dressed in a white polo neck, black jacket and jeans and accompanied by two family members.
She was in tears as she spoke to her lawyer.
One of the family members was heard saying that he didn’t understand why the guard waited until she was outside the store before stopping her as the things she was carrying were still on hangers.
Yesterday Daily Sun broke the story but could not name the woman until she appeared in court.
A source said security stopped her as she was leaving the store. “She was taken to the storeroom while they waited for the cops,” she said.
Selina is set to appear in court again on 3 October.
On Tuesday when asked for comment, Josta said it was a private matter and he was not going to discuss his mum in public.
Kepha mengi fika khona le, ngizo ba ngeka nge siZulu. Ngi fona ba fundi' language yame nabo, so said Xulu. Eish, I hope they don't send him back next week.