Naughty Boys beg coach to return

MASERU – Vodacom Premier League side Naughty Boys are desperately trying to persuade their head coach Tiisetso Letsosa to return to the club after his sudden resignation two weeks ago.

Speaking this week, Letsosa refused to elaborate on why he resigned saying that speaking publicly about his reasons could jeopardise his discussions with the club. Naughty Boys have lost their last three games, two since Letsosa left, and they have fallen right back into trouble after winning two games on the bounce before their current slide.

Next up Naughty Boys have a tough match against Linare on Sunday where a defeat could drag them deeper into the relegation dogfight.

As things stand, the premiership new boys are three points above the relegation zone with six points from nine games.

Letsosa will not be on the side-lines against Linare but Naughty Boys management are apparently hoping he does a U-turn and comes back soon.

Letsosa, however, said he will only be able to speak freely after concluding talks with club management and reaching an agreement on his resignation.

“I resigned from my job and handed in my resignation letter to the general manager last month after training.

“I can’t say why because I’m still in talks with the club and don’t want to jeopardize those discussions,” he said. Only now has management contacted me to discuss it,” Letsosa added.

“I’m not sure why they’re only contacting me now; to be fair, they did try to meet but they are busy people; we met on Tuesday and will continue.

“It is about the letter (of resignation), and when we reach an agreement, I will speak about it.”

Unlike other top-flight teams, Naughty Boys were unable to strengthen their squad during the transfer window as is customary in Premier League football.

Naughty Boys were only promoted after the season had started because of Kick4Life’s withdrawal from the Vodacom Premier League.

When they won the playoff promotion against Limkokwing University, the transfer window had already closed.

As a result, the Naughty Boys squad is one that is assembled to compete in the A Division and it is no surprise they have looked out of place at times this season.

Tlalane Phahla