Newly appointed Upington City head coach Brandon Truter has outlined his mission at the club, while also explaining why he never stays out of employment for too long.
Truter is still waiting for his pay-out from Richards Bay FC, who sacked him before the end of his one-year deal could expire.
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"Yes, we agreed to settle with Richards Bay. If it's not settled, then it's a breach [of contract], but for now, it's not a breach yet. I signed for one season plus option," Truter explains to KickOff.com.
'Brakkies', as he is fondly known,has never finished a season without a club to coach, having previously also coached the likes of Swallows FC (later renamed Moroka Swallows), AmaZulu FC, and Sekhukhune United
"As for joining Upington City, of course, they lost a bit of steam with results not going their way. So, ja, they wanted to make a change before it's too late.
"So, for sure, there's still [an] opportunity for outright promotion or via the play-offs. Of course, in the NFD that's everybody's mandate.
"But ja, there's still enough games. We're playing tomorrow [against Hungry Lions]. The game will enable me to make an assessment," he adds.
Truter is hopeful that during the upcoming December recess, the technical team can work on the squad's shortcomings and venture into the transfer market in preparation for the second round.
"It's not too late to win promotion. There's enough points and enough games left, and that's why they brought me here now.
"There's one game left before the break, and this is the game that will be used to assess the team. We are playing a derby against Hungry Lions.
"About me having nine lives, well, there are certain people who value me, and they can see that I can coach.
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"They can see my efforts behind the scenes, they trust my ability. That's why they always see it fit to bring me in, and there are others who only see the front and don't see what is happening behind the scenes."
Bafana Ba Gucci are currently in 13th place in the standings, with only a single win gathered from 13 matches.
Dire, but there are many ways to skin a cat and Truter believes he is the right man for the difficult task that lies ahead.