Troughton: Spurs stunned

Sibongiseni Gumbi

Witbank Spurs were left in the lurch just a day before their match against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in Venda as recently appointed coach Sammy Troughton resigned and took up a job as technical director at TS Sporting.

Troughton looked to have brought some changes to Siyavutha with a win and a draw in the two games he was in charge but he was officially announced as head of the technical team yesterday.

“Since our inception in 2016 we have never had the privilege of having anyone with experience in all the divisions we would like to play in hence the decision to have a person of Sammy’s calibre. He brings with him a wealth of football knowledge both as a coach and as a player.

“We are thrilled to have Sammy join up with the ever-hardworking Benson Mhlongo who continues to show his true professionalism in all aspects.

“We are of the view that both our head coach as well as our new technical director and the technical team we have assembled so far will without a doubt motivate, challenge and inspire our players. We are confident that the combination of the coaching skills and grit will translate into an exciting brand of football both to play and watch,” read parts of the statement from Sporting yesterday.

Sporting will meanwhile host Cape Umoya United at Kanyamazane Stadium this afternoon as they hope to keep their good run going.

The National First Division’s (NFD) new boys have had a wonderful run, clocking up 15 points in nine games.