Truter confirms drinking problem at AmaZulu, but is it sour grapes?

Former AmaZulu FC coach Brandon Truter, who is now with Sekhukhune United has confirmed that there is a drinking problem at the Durban side. 

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The allegations were first made by former AmaZulu employee Phumlani Dube in a media conference earlier this week. 

Dube staffers at Usuthu would drink during working hours while some players even came to training reeking of alcohol. 

Truter, who was in Durban with Sekhukhune on Saturday where they lost 2-0 to the same Usuthu, said the drinking is something he had to deal with during his time there.

“Yes, it’s true,” said Truter in a post-match media conference at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, as quoted by SABC Sport. 

“I am not going to lie for anybody, players came to training drunk and I had to deal with it at one stage, so whoever said it is right.”

Dube said with the kind of player Usuthu  have, the team should not be languishing in the relegation places, and Truter agreed.

“AmaZulu are capable of this result (beating Sekhukhune 2-0). They proved it against Kaizer Chiefs with the 4-0 win in January. 

Usuthu capable of results, says Truter

“I think it’s their mindset and attitude. There are some rotten individuals in there, within that squad – I have first hand experience of that. 

“At halftime it gets heated in that dressing room, but I wish coach Cobra (Ayanda Dlamini) well.” 

Dlamini suggested that both Dube and Truter were just bitter because they had been fired by the club. 

“People saying these things are just bitter. Do you think these players would have played like this if they were drinking during the week or the night before? 

“I am the coach right now, and if these things are being said I have to protect my players because I need them – they can’t speak for themselves.

“The things being said can destroy their careers. Some people might say they will never hire players from AmaZulu ever again. 

“There are still youngsters here who could still go overseas, and if people are saying this… what does it do to their image? 

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“If you have a problem with the team, address it respectfully. If you say they are drunkards, maybe we were getting drunk with you while you were here.”