Chippa United don’t need more transfers

WE all know how Albert Einstein described insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

We also know that Chippa United’s transfer business over the transfer period has only exacerbated everything.

They are also merely complementary parts in a team that really is playing well this season.

However, you don’t have to be Einstein to understand Chippa United’s shortcomings.

You merely have to be Chippa Mpengesi.

The team had signed 16 new players ahead of the 2016-17 PSL season previously and now have confirmed another four additional signings for the team. Of course, with the injury situation spiralling out of control, the decision has to be taken to remedy any shortcoming that may compromise the team in winning games.

But, you can’t keep on buying players in every season because it could potentially tame the team momentum.

Now, the club demonstrate their mistake of firing coach Roger Sikhakhane and expose impulsiveness in the club decision-making.

The departure of Sikhakhane left a bitter taste in every Chippa fan’s mouth. Hopefully his job is safe now. It’s hard to fault Teboho Moloi for trying to instill this attack-at-all-costs mentality and that is joyful to watch.

He’s demonstrated previously that he is able to overcome superior teams using his aggressive counter-pressing tactics and doesn’t see the need for a backs-to-the-wall performance at any stage.

For better or for worse, this approach will define Moloi’s Chippa.

Chippa walk the tightrope between thrilling success and brow-furrowing failure.

It’s safer for us all if we just buckle up and try to enjoy the ride.

However, I honestly believe Chippa need to build a robust team around the squad they have at their disposal and stop being a feeder for other teams or purchase players every season.

It will not be easy, but will be worth it in the end. Patience is a virtue in the game. I saw a glimpse of improvement even before Moloi’s time, but they lacked the ability to win games.

If Mpengesi is financially bankrupt, then he must admit it so he can get the necessary assistance to move the club forward.

I had a suspicion that Thamsanqa Sangweni and top players left because the club was battling for cash flow to balance the books.

We can’t fathom another incompetent, dubious decision to derail the club ambition.

Everyone could see the team’s potential to win trophies, but it needs to stand firmly!

Wandile Mtana, Uitenhage