Maritzburg United chairman Farook Kadodia has expressed his disappointment at the recent resignation of head coach Ernest Middendorp.

The 58-year-old coach resigned from his post at the Team of Choice after they won just two of their 10 Absa Premiership matches this season.

The club’s chairman was sad to see Middendorp resign and said he tried to persuade Middendorp to stay on, but he insisted on parting ways.

‘It was a very painful decision to allow Ernst to go. I tried to persuade him to stay, but he was adamant that to leave was the best thing to do for the sake of the club. I understand where he is coming from with this, and painful as it is, I had to give in to his request,’ Kadodia told the Maritzburg United website.

‘We are grateful to the coach for the foundation he has laid, the combination of youth and experience. He leaves us with 10 points after 10 games, having promoted about five players from the Diski Team, and the Diski team itself is doing well at the moment.

‘Undoubtedly, with the brand of football that he introduced, the fans responded with appreciation and enjoyed it. We wish him all the best with his future plans. Fadlu Davids will be in charge until further notice.’

Maritzburg United will lock horns with Chippa United at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Tuesday.

Kick-off has been scheduled for 19:30.

Image: Maritzburg United website