Spurs Make Big Call On Bartlett

Cape Town Spurs have made a big decision in their coaching department following a poor start to the season. 

Currently sitting bottom of the DStv Premiership standings, Spurs have decided to part ways with Shaun Bartlett, who led them to promotion via the play-offs. 

Spurs are yet to win a match in the Premiership this season and Bartlett has come under a lot of pressure over the last few weeks. The club has confirmed that they have parted ways with the former Bafana Bafana international, just a few days after they announced the arrival of Sean Conner as their new technical director. 

In a statement on the club's social media platforms, Spurs said: "Following an extensive review and discussions with Shaun Bartlett and taking into consideration the current set of results - we have mutually agreed to the termination of the Head Coaches contract with immediate effect. 

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"The club wish to place on record our appreciation for Shaun's work during his time at the club most significantly promoting the club back to the PSL.  

"We recognise this is not an easy decision for all parties, but it has been taken with the club's long-term interest at heart. Everyone at Cape Town Spurs wishes Shaun Bartlett all the best in his future coaching career.  

"CEO Alexi Efstathiou and Technical Director Sean Connor have already begun the re-structure of the coaching set up at the club. A shortlist of candidates has been identified and an announcement is expected imminently."

News reaching the Siya crew is that assistant coach Nasief Morris as well as Calvin Marlin have also parted ways with the club.