Bartlett bites the dust

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Shaun Bartlett has parted ways with Cape Town Spurs following a poor start in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership campaign.

Spurs lost 3-1 to Cape Town City at DHL stadium in the derby on Saturday making it the seventh loss in succession since the beginning of the season.

The newly promoted side are languishing at the bottom of the log and finding it tough to adjust in top flight football.

In August, the team backed coach Bartlett despite a rocky start, however it seemingly lack of positive result had a significant change in the hearts of management.

The club took to social media and announced the former Bafana striker’ departure on Monday.

“Following an extensive review and discussions with Shaun Bartlett and taking into consideration the current set of results – we have mutually agreed to the termination of the Head Coaches contract with immediate effect.

“The club wish to place on record our appreciation for Shaun’s work during his time at the club most significantly promoting the club back to the PSL.

“We recognise this is not an easy decision for all parties, but it has been taken with the club’s long-term interest at heart.

Bidding Bartlett farewell

“Everyone at Cape Town Spurs wishes Shaun Bartlett all the best in his future coaching career.

“CEO Alexi Efstathiou and Technical Director Sean Connor have already begun the re-structure of the coaching set up at the club,” the tweet read.

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The Cape side further stated that a shortlist of candidates has been identified and an announcement is expected imminently.

Spurs next match is against Supersport United at Athlone stadium on Wednesday night.