Bernard Parker on taking over at TS Galaxy after departure of coach Adnan Beganovic: My relationship with the chairman is the reason he trusts me
Bernard Parker disclosed his long and stable relationship with TS Galaxy chairman is what made it easy for him to accept the interim coaching position at the club.
Parker is leading Galaxy this evening in their second Nedbank Cup final against Durban City under Parker who took over the reigns after the team sacked Adnan Beganovic and Nerman Basic.
The former Kaizer Chiefs striker is facing his biggest test as yet as a coach in today’s Ke Yona final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium after Sukazi entrusted him with the responsibility of guiding the side to a possible historic victory.
“With the trust that I got from the chairman it goes way back,” said Parker.
“It goes way back to where he came to FC Twente in Holland when he brought a young Matoho there for a trial and we started to be friends from there on.
“And when I came knocking at his door after I left Chiefs to come and represent the club he said to me by all means.
“It was there and then concluded. And I would say that I gave my all to the club as a player with what I bring in terms of the experience, in terms of the professionalism and also in terms of the presence in the change room because a lot of players, got to want to learn things from me as well.
“So from a playing point of view I think the chairman himself has seen what impact I can give to the club hence why when I got to retire he asked me to take over the DDC at the same time after that.
“That shows you how come he’s got that trust and belief in me. And not even finishing the DDC he got me promoted to the first team.
“I believe that I am contributing immensely in terms of the moral of the club, how we want to improve young players. When he said to me that he sees me taking over it didn’t take me by surprise but I said ‘yes, Mr Chair we can do this together. We’ve come a long way and I’m honoured and privileged to be at this club. It’s just for us that we push this club to greater heights’.”
The match starts at 6pm.
