Coaches Fired For Making Outlandish Comments! Following the sacking of Stuart Baxter by Odisha FC, we take a look at coaches fired for similar reasons.
Stuart Baxter was fired for some preposterous comments made last night. His side, Odisha FC lost 1-0 to Jamshedpur in the Indian Super League.
Following the game, Baxter said: “You need decisions to go your way and they didn’t,
“I don’t know when we’re going to get a penalty. I think one of my players would have to rape someone or get raped himself if he was going to get a penalty.” The former Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United coach said.
He was swiftly fired by Odisha this morning after these comments last night.
“The Club is appalled at the comments made by Head Coach, Stuart Baxter during the post-match interview today. It is completely unacceptable whatever the context and does not reflect the values of the club.” The club said before firing the coach.
Take a look at other coaches fired for making outlandish comments!
Patrick Aussems (Black Leopards)
The Belgian coach was fired by Black Leopards after commenting on the state of his dwellings. He said that he cannot believe that he was condemned to such conditions.
He was since fired by Black Leopards for comparing his living conditions to Sudan, where he was living in hotels
Dylan Kerr (Baroka FC)
The Maltese born coach criticised the management of the club. He insulted club owner Khurishi Mpahlele.
Kerr suggested that he should be able to manage the club on his own, without any supervision. Kerr was suspended and ultimately replaced by Thoka Matsimela.
Luc Eymael (Young Africans FC)
The Belgian coach was sacked after controversial comments about the fans of the team. He said that the fan base knows nothing about football.
“You’re uneducated people. I am disgusted. I don’t have a car, Wi-Fi or DSTV. These fans don’t know anything about football. It’s like monkeys or dogs when they’re shouting,” Eymael had allegedly said.
