Barker weighs in on Wits sale
Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker says it is disappointing to see a club that is almost 100 years old sold to new owners.
Clive Barker of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu on 25 January 2020 at Orlando Stadium, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Barker’s comments come after Wits confirmed they had sold their Absa Premiership status to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM).
“What happened (at Wits) is disappointing but there are always two sides to a story,” Barker was quoted by Isolezwe.
“We need to thank Wits for their contribution to football in the country. Their development structures is world-class. I remember when I got there I was surprised by how well organised their development structure were.”
Former Clever Boys boss Raymond Hack said they would still continue developing players after selling their status to the Limpopo outfit.
Hack said they only sold the certificate that permits them to play in the top tier but they would continue with their junior teams and development academy as the Wits brand would not be completely lost to football.
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