SOCCER
Stuart Baxter’s jibe at linesman helping Bucs causes stir
The SuperSport United coach may find himself in hot water after he complained about a hairline offside decision
SuperSport United coach Stuart Baxter might find himself in hot water with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) over a comment he made about an assistant referee being probably Orlando Pirates’ "best player". PSL communications manager Luxolo September said it had "noticed" Baxter’s comment‚ but that he could not comment yet on whether action would be taken against the coach. After the 1-1 Premiership draw at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night‚ Baxter complained about a hairline offside decision that went against Jeremy Brockie. The SuperSport striker had the ball in the net soon after Thabo Mnyamane put the Pretoria side ahead in the 55th minute‚ but was adjudged offside. "I thought the first half they flattered to deceive‚ apart from the linesman‚ who was probably their best player‚" Baxter said in his post-match TV interview. His comment elicited a response on Twitter from former PSL and international referee Jerome Damon. "Baxter should watch the replay first and the less we say about ...
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