TALE OF TWO COACHES
Tinkler and Baxter go for knockout
The Telkom Knockout final gives City coach Eric Tinkler a shot at payback after being the losing coach in the Nedbank Cup final
Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler has numerous admirers and one of his biggest fans will be in the opposing dugout when his charges line up against SuperSport United in the final of the Telkom Knockout at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday. United coach Stuart Baxter revealed in the build-up to the final that he was a Tinkler fan‚ but given what will be at stake‚ the City coach would do well to remain focused and not allow the praise to go to his head. The club was launched 162 days ago and Baxter said he was not surprised that not only had Tinkler led City to the final‚ but the newcomers were top of the premiership standings. ‘‘I am not surprised because I think Eric is one of the young coaches in this country that has a bright future‚" Baxter said.
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