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No Man Survived The Axe, Will Norman Survive?

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By Malose Wa Ga Lamola The appointment of Norman Mapeza as the head coach of Chippa United rose enough eyebrows but his sacking will not. With a trigger happy chairman at the helm of the club, it is advisable to Mapeza, not to unpack his bags. His sacking will come before the stamp authorising his signature dries up. The Chilly Boys barely uses indeliable inks for coach signatures. Perhaps the one South Africans used in the national elections earlier this year is the prefered one in Port Elizabeth. Read: Why Coaches Are Getting Fired? Mapeza is coming in with an ample of experience but that won't be enough if he doesn't hit the results are not on his side. Football is a results orientated business but at Chippa even victories can't save a coach's head from the chop. Mpengesi doesn't care about stability in his team, he just wants consistancy. Former Zimbabwean outfit, Platinum Football Club coach, is not immune to the Siviwe Mpengesi boot. Mapeza said h

Final Decisions Decide Benni's Fate

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Former Cape Town City coach, Benni McCarthy, points out his disatisfaction in one of his former club matches. By Malose Wa Ga Lamola Cape Town City has amicably parted ways with coach Benni McCarthy. McCarthy is the first to bite the dust following a string of poor results. He has led City to a mere two victories in all competitions this campaign. When the PSL gives match officials a few Read:  Middendorp Automatic Mandate weeks off for their weekly blunders, club bosses, show coaches the exit door. McCarthy has been outspoken about poor match officiating that led to his team losing games they should not have lost. Referees decision is final and those decisions have decided McCarthy's fate. McCarthy is tactically astute, that is unquestionable, but losing his job because of the people who continue to commit the same errors must be frustrating to coaches. Also Read:  Can Chiefs Star Help Bafana?  SAFA and PSL will write more letters to coaches but that won&#