Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler is speaking out. He finds the recent calls for Miguel Cardoso’s sacking “baffling.” This comes as Mamelodi Sundowns prepare for their Betway Premiership clash tonight.
The pressure on Cardoso reached a high point on Friday night. Fans booed the coach after a 2-2 draw with Al Hilal in the CAF Champions League. Some supporters even chanted the name of former mentor Pitso Mosimane.
Tinkler Questions the Narrative
Tinkler believes the negativity is unfounded. He suggests there are “forces at play” behind the reports linking Cardoso with an exit. According to a report by sabcsport.com, Tinkler relies on logic and numbers to defend his counterpart.
The points tell a specific story. Last season, Sundowns won the league with 72 points. This averages out to 12 points every five games. Tinkler notes that the team is currently hitting that exact target.
Maintaining the Standard
“Have Sundowns gotten worse?” Tinkler asked. He argued that since they are still on a 72-point pace, the logic for a sacking is missing. No other team in the league has come close to that standard recently.
Tinkler admits the bar has been raised significantly. The league used to be won with 60 points. Now, Sundowns have pushed it much higher. He insists the quality of the squad remains a major threat to any opponent.
While fans react to emotional results, Tinkler looks at the broader trajectory. He remains focused on the points accumulated rather than the noise happening behind the scenes.
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