Kaizer Chiefs latest | Baxter made Amakhosi R52.4 million in his first spell!

Beautiful football or trophies that come with huge prize money? That’s the question Kaizer Chiefs fans are divided on following Stuart Baxter‘s return to Naturena.

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The truth of the matter is that Baxter’s philosophy isn’t different to that of Ernst Middendorp whom Chiefs fans criticized heavily not so long ago.

Chiefs fans want their team to play beautiful football while at the same time, they want trophies, but it’s going to take more than just two years to achieve both.

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From the outside, the Chiefs management appears to be more worried about winning trophies hence the decision to bring Baxter back.

And his track record from the first spell when it comes to revenue at the club speaks volume – this is what Chiefs are looking for.

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Baxter, during his three-year stay between 2012 and 2015, brought in R52.4 million in revenue for Chiefs.

He won two league titles, the MTN8, and the Nedbank Cup – and even when Chiefs finished empty-handed in 2013-14 season, Chiefs fans were still still satisfied with him.

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From this past season, Chiefs are guaranteed to pocket R14.5 million, thanks to their fairy tale run the CAF Champions League.

Of course, that R14.5 million could triple if Chiefs go on to win the continental crown in July.

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A BREAKDOWN OF THE R52.4 MILLION

2012/13 
League title – R10m
Nedbank Cup – R7m
Telkom Knockout – R450,000
MTN8 – R800,000
Q1 & Q3 – R3m

2013/14 
League runners-up – R5m
Nedbank Cup – R1m
Telkom Knockout – R1m
MTN8 – R800,000
Q2 – R1.5m

2014/15
League title – R10m
Nedbank Cup – R200,000
Telkom Knockout – R650,000
MTN8 – R8m
Q1 & Q4 – R3m