Cape Town Spurs have parted ways with head coach Ernst Middendorp with immediate effect, the club announced.

The 65-year-old was appointed as the head coach of Spurs on November 17 last year, taking over from former coach Shaun Bartlett.

Middendorp was at the helm for 20 matches, which included five wins, five draws, and 10 defeats during the 2023–24 season.

The Urban Warriors have since opted to part ways with Middendorp following their relegation from the DStv Premiership.

The Cape Town-based outfit are set to announce their way forward in due course.

“On behalf of the board and the club, we would like to convey our sincere gratitude to Ernst for his commitment and dedication over the recent months,” Spurs CEO Alexi Efstathiou told his club’s official website.

“The spirited fight that he was able to master in the second phase with our team was nothing short of amazing.

“Unfortunately, due to the restrictive financial environment of the NFD, the club was unable to extend the relationship,” stated Efstathiou.

“There is nothing sinister in the decision as the coach clearly indicated that he was willing to stay on and assist the team in getting promoted back to the PSL.”

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