I've spent the last few years of my life watching Michael Jordan's documentary 'The Last Dance' and there is one thing that stands out about it.
In case you are wondering, I use the documentary to fall asleep, so you can imagine how many times I've watched it. I know some of the lines off by heart, but that's not what this column is about. As I was saying, there is one thing that stands out for me about the documentary.
Michael Jordan cared about the people who spent money to watch him playing. He'd say, "If you sit down to watch me for three hours, I have an obligation to give you my best. All the time."
As I watched Kaizer Chiefs against Milford FC in the Nedbank Cup last 32 on Sunday evening, I honestly felt sorry for the people who spend their hard earned money to travel to the stadium. It's been a long nine-years without a trophy for Amakhosi and, on Sunday evening, the club played as though they were not determined to end that drought.
The faces of the supporters told a story of how much pain they are going through and it does not seem like things will change any time soon, unless management make some big decisions that will benefit the club going forward.
Chiefs is a family club but I do feel that the club needs to invest more in expertise outside of the family to take the club to different levels. Something else that Chiefs need is a coach who will challenge management and not agree to everything that they give to him.
Management is not on their toes and they need someone who is not begging for a job and can tell them exactly what is needed for the club to get out of the situation it's in right now.
Chiefs have the players to compete for titles, but they do not have someone who can lead them to success and get the best out of the players at the club.
Chiefs players need to feel the pain of the supporters who were left stunned on Sunday evening and at least have a strong finish to the season. They are guaranteed to finish the campaign without a trophy, but they do have an opportunity to give their supporters some hope for next season by doing well in the remaining matches of the season.
This is going to be a big few months for Chiefs to ensure they make the right decisions that will lead Amakhosi into an era of success and not failure.
