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Baxter: The Problem Of Kaizer Chiefs Is Not The Coaches, The Problem Is Kaizer Jr, Bobby Motaung And Jessica Motaung
“If Kaizer Chiefs want to learn anything from the whole Baxter saga, the first time the roles were clear. The coach was allowed to do his job. We had a clear identity, and it was a successful period. The second time, roles were blurred, egos were involved, and it’s likely been the same story since,” Baxter told FARPost.
“I came in the second time and it was very unclear. I was getting told which players to buy, who to select, and even how to set up tactically. It was as if I was expected to follow a script written by others. That atmosphere was entirely different from the first time, and it made it impossible to build a winning culture,” he added.
According to Baxter, Chiefs could have achieved more if they had allowed Gavin Hunt, Ernst Middendorp, or Arthur Zwane to work without interference.
“Chiefs need to return to that clarity,” Baxter insisted. “If you hire a coach, you must allow him to do his job. You cannot keep imposing players, making recommendations, or questioning his tactical approach. I am certain that if coaches like Gavin Hunt, Ernst Middendorp, or even myself during my second spell, had been granted the same time and autonomy we see now, we would have delivered success,” he claimed.
“I would never say a bad word against Kaizer Senior; he was fantastic to me, and I remain proud of my time at the club,” Baxter added. “However, I feel that Kaizer is not being shown a clear path toward making Chiefs successful again. It has become a case of ‘smoke and mirrors.’ Until the leadership is transparent and the roles are properly structured, they will continue to struggle.
“It isn’t just about which player to buy or which youngster to promote, it’s about getting the foundation and the professional structure right."
