Steve Komphela remains convinced that the project that he is overseeing as head coach at Moroka Swallows remains on track despite playing two games without victory.
Swallows have picked up a single point from six that have been available to play for in the new season.
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Komphela must provide the solutions with the season already underway.
"Results are always results but what is important is to see your team grow to a level where you feel it can be competitive," says Komphela.
"I'm sure you would also testify that one match can never make a team.
"Two matches will never make a team.
"A hell of a process and it is a journey that we need to be very patient with because if you don't understand it then frustration will creep in and you will start not seeing what exactly you are trying to build towards.
"There are a lot of positives out of the match, and I'm just surprised that you didn't ask about me about how I feel about the way the match was handled.
"The process of giving confidence to players to play goes beyond just saying it and training it.
"You have to be patient because we intend to play than just kick the ball.
"You always pray that it clicks fast.
"This team will be better than what I think we are currently," says Komphela.
The vastly experienced coach also spoke out on how Siyabulela Qunta handled the match with the opposition coach Eric Tinkler labelling it horrendous.
"I know one does not have to be an alarmist.
"I'm the last to be but if a referee comes off the park and there is no silence and instead there are jeers from supporters it is not nice.
"Let it be fair and then we will see how far we take the product.
"But then I'm sitting here giving an eloquent explanation on officiating, but it won't matter after a result like this.
"There was a goal that I think was legitimate and was cleared off the line.
"There is one that was ruled offside, and it wasn't offside.
"There are many others and if coach Tinkler says that (officiating was horrendous) I agree with him but I'm not saying it was horrendous, but I agree with coach Tinkler.
"I did not say the refereeing was horrendous, but I agree with what he says," says Komphela.
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