'Clueless plumber Ernst Middendorp failed in PSL, NFD & will fail in ABC League! Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach has done enough to damage our football teams but it's a shame that nothing has been done' - Fans

The 66-year-old German has been told-off by the majority of South Africans after recent remarks about the standard of officiating in the second tier.

Cape Town Spurs coach Ernst Middendorp recently wrote an open letter to the Premier Soccer League with allegations that the officiating in the First Division is not up to standard.

He argued that teams and players are frustrated by a few referees who have selfish interests.

While the majority of the fans haven't entirely agreed with him, some believe the 66-year-old has a very valid concern.

Have a look at what they said as sampled by GOAL.

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This is a serious allegation that can end his career for good
This is a serious allegation that can end his career for good, unless he produces tangible evidence in facts and figures before a tribunal, then his voice can be heard, otherwise it will be treated as just spanners in the works - Clapton Mkandla

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His helicopter football rendered useless after Cupido's exit
His helicopter football tactics and a lot of crosses into the box were useless after they sold Ashley Cupido. Now that their court case was dismissed, he is writing love letters. He should brace himself, the 3rd division is even worse than NFD - Edward Mtsweni
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This is serious, Sukazi said the same
This is serious, Tim Sukazi said the same and many people have been complaining about the corruption and unprofessionalism in the NFD; it's a shame that nothing has been done - Marena Godlo

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That’s not even a secret.
That’s not even a secret. The question is who will fix the standard of the league, because it doesn’t mean that Cape Town Spurs got the worst medicine this season, and now everything must change overnight - Bhekani Brighten
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Did he write a letter when he relegated his home team?
I wonder if he wrote a letter when he relegated his home team in Germany. Sometimes people must just accept that they are incompetent - Mafumisi Fumie Kubayi
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Spurs were robbed in all 30 games
Let's agree to disagree, Cape Town Spurs were robbed in all 30 games and I think what Middendorp has alluded to must be taken very seriously. The team is going down because PSL hate Spurs. Let me wind up my comment with a question. Why was he not fired when he relegated them from the top tier? - The Big 6
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He is talking about serious issues but some fans are cackling
He is talking about very serious issues that affect fans and the future of our football and kids, but all we do is just cackle like hyenas at everything - Themba Hobe
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This one with helicopter football! He should go for refresher course
This one and his helicopter football. It's time these old coaches go on refresher courses because the game has moved, and it's leaving them behind - Sandile Dladla
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He failed in PSL, NFD & will fail in ABC League
Middendorp failed in the PSL, and also failed in the NFD. He has no excuse! He will also fail in the ABC Motsepe League, a clueless plumber - Thembisani Mnkabane Somjwaxa
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Middendorp has done enough to damage our football
Middendorp should go back home now, he has done enough damage to our football teams with his so-called 31 years of experience - Mthobisi Wiseman Miya