Brandon Truter has admitted there was a drinking problem at AmaZulu during his time as coach of the DStv Premiership team. Photo: Backpagepix
Brandon Truter breaks silence after AmaZulu exit
Brandon Truter has spoken out after parting ways with AmaZulu whom he spent five months with after joining as Benni McCarthy’s successor.
Brandon Truter has admitted there was a drinking problem at AmaZulu during his time as coach of the DStv Premiership team. Photo: Backpagepix
Brandon Truter has spoken out after parting ways with AmaZulu whom he spent five months with after joining in March as Benni McCarthy’s successor.
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Usuthu announced his departure following a dramatic late defeat to Richards Bay FC in the DStv Premiership on Wednesday.
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In his stint with the KwaZulu-Natal outfit, Truter oversaw 19 games, winning seven, drawing seven and losing five.
He says he has no hard feelings towards the club as they have been supportive during his stay.
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‘I DON’T HAVE HARD FEELINGS’ – TRUTER ON AMAZULU EXIT
“It’s part of football,” Truter told KickOff.
“They [AmaZulu] released their statement, so I can’t add much.
“They made their decision on the recent results, it’s okay, and I respect it.
“I don’t have any hard feelings, the club has been supportive and good to me.”
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‘IT’S A RESIGNATION’ – AGENT
However, there is confusion on how Truter’s departure came about with his agent Basia Michaels saying her client resigned while AmaZulu didn’t mention that in their statement.
“It’s a resignation, he has a family issue,” she told iDiski Times.
“It’s a personal matter, which has taken a priority over his employment and the is currently on his way home to Cape Town as we speak.”
AMAZULU STATEMENT ON TRUTER
“AmaZulu Football Club would like to announce that it has parted ways with head coach Brandon Truter. The 52-year-old was in charge of the team for just over five months,” the statement reads.
“He impressed since taking over the reins following the departure of Benni McCarthy in March. However, the current season has proved to be difficult and the team has recorded just three DStv Premiership wins.
“Truter’s record is as follows: 19 games, seven wins, seven draws and five losses. We thank him for his cooperation and hard work for the club and wish him luck in his future career.”
