The last few months have been a rollercoaster for Steve Komphela, who left Moroka Swallows under a dark cloud following issues of money involving the players at the club. After parting ways with the Dube Birds, the experienced coach made a return to Golden Arrows in KZN, making a good start after the club had suffered nine consecutive defeats under then coach Mabhuti Khenyeza. Komphela’s positive start at Arrows, however, ended in a 7-1 hammering at the hands of Orlando Pirates. But, in this interview with Soccer Laduma’s Tshepang Mailwane, Komphela explains why he was not too emotional about the result. The former Kaizer Chiefs coach also talks about what he said to his players after the match, while later addressing concern over the treatment of players at Swallows.
Tshepang Mailwane: Hello coach Steve, thanks for making time to be with us. Just a few days ago, you suffered a 7-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium. Was this the heaviest defeat you have suffered in your coaching career?
Steve Komphela: Yes, I think so. It’s the first time.
