Ernst Middendorp

Struggling DStv Premiership side Maritzburg United will have a meeting with coach Ernst Middendorp to discuss the way forward. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ernst Middendorp set for Maritzburg United talks as axe looms

Struggling DStv Premiership side Maritzburg United will have a meeting with coach Ernst Middendorp to discuss the way forward

Ernst Middendorp

Struggling DStv Premiership side Maritzburg United will have a meeting with coach Ernst Middendorp to discuss the way forward. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Struggling DStv Premiership side Maritzburg United will have a meeting with coach Ernst Middendorp to discuss the way forward after battling to achieved the desired results during the first half of the season.

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Maritzburg United currently lie 13th in the 16-team log with just 15 points from 18 matches thanks to three wins, six draws and nine defeats.

Following their last outing on 22 December against Kaizer Chiefs which saw Amakhosi run out 2-0 winners, Middendorp spoke of the struggles and frustrations with his side.

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“It would be a disaster to not be concerned by the situation of the club at the moment from the chairman and the board, so yeah there’s concerns and it is painful to not get points.

“For me, I would like to continue because we have a good squad and by adding new players we can come out of this,” he said.

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Club chairperson Farook Kadodia confirmed to Soccer Laduma they would have a meeting this week with Middendorp to discuss the way forward.

“The coach hasn’t returned yet, he is coming back this week and we will have a meeting to discuss the way forward and possible players movements,” Kadodia announced.

Maritzburg United next in action in mid-February

As reported by The South African website, former Swallows coach Brandon Truter has been linked with the Maritzburg United role should Ernst Middendorp be given the boot.

Maritzburg United are next due to be in DStv Premiership action at home against SuperSport United on Tuesday, 15 February.

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