Leopards coach slams players after Pirates loss
Black Leopards coach Dylan Kerr says he does not understand why his players were joking and smiling after they lost to Orlando Pirates.
Lehlogonolo Masalesa of Black Leopards receive a red card from Referee Victor Gomes during the 2019 Nedbank Cup match between Black Leopards and Orlando Pirates at Thohoyandou Stadium, Venda on 26 January 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Leopards were beaten 2-0 by Pirates on Wednesday night at the Orlando Stadium.
“What angers me is after the game when I was going around to look at the players reaction, and it’s all laughter and jokes. It’s all high fives and handshakes with the Pirates players and big smiles on their faces,” said Kerr after the game.
Leopards are not yet safe from relegation, as they are currently in 12th position with 25 points in 24 games.
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“ I mean, I am absolutely devastated losing that game, maybe that’s me being British, I don’t mean that as an offence to African players, but I am absolutely devastated. I said to them (players) the other day that your future is in your hands,” commented Kerr.
Lidoda will next face Kaizer Chiefs at home at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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