Middendorp rejoins Maritzburg
Maritzburg United have confirmed via their official website that former manager Ernst Middendorp has been reappointed as head coach.
Middendorp rejoins the club for a third spell following his resignation from Free State Stars this week.
The Team of Choice has been without a head coach since the departure of Clive Barker.
The KZN franchise desperately needs points in the bag to get away from the bottom of the table and is hoping Middendorp is the man to turn their fortunes around.
According to the club's website, the 57-year-old is officially in charge as from today and will be assisted by Fadlu Davids.
The Team of Choice are bottom of the log with just six points from 12 games.
Middendorp rejoins the KZN outfit with the club down in 16th place with just six points from 12 games.
They have 18 rounds of fixtures left to play.
A press conference will be held at the Harry Gwala Stadium tomorrow. It is scheduled for 11am.
Twitter users have reacted to the announcement:
MARITZBURG UNITED CONFIRMS ERNST MIDDENDORP AS HEAD COACH
Maritzburg United confirms the appointment of Ernst... https://t.co/2xFXt5s6bf
— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) December 28, 2015Maritzburg UTD & Ernst Middendorp's relationship is making me dizzy..just like that one of Roger Sikhakhane & Chippa,sad days @OfficialPSL
— Kabelo Morobe (@KabeloMorobe) December 28, 2015Ernst Middendorp is the modern-day Walter Rautmann. Call him when you're in trouble, he might just perform a miracle.
— Quinton Mtyala (@mtyala) December 28, 2015I think Ernst Middendorp should be banned by the PSL in coaching Maritzburg United, if he gets fired once more.
— Pro Philani (@prophilani) December 28, 2015Ernst Middendorp dumped a team that's on the top half of the log for a relegation threatened team. He probably knows how 2 perform a miracle
— D'bongz (@IamBongaMdaka) December 28, 2015Ernst Middendorp has been confirmed as the head coach of Maritzburg United.
— NonsieKhanyile (@NonsieKhanyile) December 28, 2015(File Photo: Gallo Images)
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