Soon after leading his team to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, a loss to Golden Arrows has left Brendon Truter at the crossroads of his future.
Truter has overseen a fruitful couple of years at Sekhukhune United. The club was competed in the MTN8 for the first time and is now rubbing shoulders with big African clubs. After a 1-0 league game loss to Golden Arrows, however, Truter is not a happy chappy.
“I’m really considering my future because we need a conducive environment for the team to grow. At this moment, I’m not the happiest and I’m a bit emotionally charged. And I think that is my interview guys at the moment,” Truter, who is normally a joy to interview, told media after the match.
Sekhukhune United had enough chances to get something more than a defeat out of the home encounter. Slack finishing meant that Golden Arrows’ only shot on target resulted in three points going back to KZN with Abafana Be Sthende.
Truter’s emotional reaction to the loss again highlights the question that has been raised very few times in football. Who takes care of the coaches? Who puts arms around the coaches’ shoulders and says, “It will be alright champ, you did your best.”
Kaizer Chiefs was recently asked about his welfare and he responded by saying that when Chiefs lose, he is the most loved person at the club. One can only hope that all coaches receive the same level of support at all clubs.