Truter Questions Rich Boyz's Mentality After Ko Setback

Smiso Msomi

Richards Bay head coach Brandon Truter has voiced concerns over the mentality of his players following their elimination from the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday. The Natal Rich Boyz struggled to recover after trailing Magesi FC in the first half and were knocked out of the competition at the semi-final stage for the second consecutive season.

The KwaZulu-Natal-based outfit have now faced a challenging period, losing three of their last four matches across all competitions while failing to score from open play in their last five outings. Truter, clearly frustrated, questioned whether a lack of desire among his players played a part in their defeat.

That is the problem because when you look at the coach to motivate you, then you have nothing, nothing to think about. I can teach you football, I can teach you everything but when you look at these ingredients the will, the determination, the motivation, the drive, it is inside I can't coach, he said.

Some players understand that, but for some players, it is okay to lose.