Legend begs Chiefs troops not to sabotage Johnson

One legend believes players can be able to sabotage or compromise a coach and he begs Kaizer Chiefs troops not to do that to Cavin Johnson.

Chiefs legend Lifa Gqosha believes the former Platinum Stars coach, Johnson can succeed at Chiefs if the troops back him.

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The former Rothmans Cup winner with Chiefs shares his views following Molefi Ntseki’s sacking as first team coach.

LEGEND BEGS CHIEFS TROOPS NOT TO SABOTAGE JOHNSON

The retired defender-cum-midfielder who also played for Mthatha Bucks says Johnson can turn things around at Chiefs but he will really need the troops to support him.

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“Are you going to be able to manage the players and get the best out of them? Players now are the ones who are compromising the coaches,” Gqosha told Sowetan.

“If he can manage the players and they give him what he wants and cope with the pressure, I think he will be the right man.

“With his experience of working with Al Ahly, Platinum Stars and Pitso Mosimane, I think he can take the club somewhere.”

Ntseki had to be escorted by police after their 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu in the Carling Knockout Cup last Saturday.

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JOHNSON WILL BE JUDGED BY RESULTS AT CHIEFS

The legend known for his hard-tackling and no-nonsense style of defending continues that the ex-Ahly assistant coach has to bring the results ASAP.

Johnson’s first match will be against a high-flying Golden Arrows away from home in the DStv Premiership this coming weekend.

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“At the end of the day you are judged on results,” adds the legend

“What I can say is he was coming alright with the team, but the unfortunate part was compromised by the players, whereby they made silly mistakes and could not score goals.

“I mean, if every time the bus gets broken, are you going to fire the driver?

“You must look at the problems because they are very quick to fire coaches, even though you can’t blame them [this time]. After all, the supporters are frustrated.

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“It’s just unfortunate for someone to lose a job in that manner. It’s uncalled for. The players must man up and take responsibility.” 

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