Monday, 13 October, Vasili Manousakis, assistant coach of Cape Town Spurs, revealed to PSLSA that he had received guidance and advice from his former colleague and Manchester United forwards coach, Benni McCarthy, when taking up the job at the Urban Warriors. Manousakis and McCarthy have been in contact on a weekly basis, discussing tactics, family, and everything in between.
McCarthy has a strong connection to the club, having burst onto the scene as a player in 1996. Manousakis believes that McCarthy’s knowledge and experience has been invaluable, and that he has also been in contact with former Spurs goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs, who has provided him with positivity and encouragement.
Manousakis also spoke highly of McCarthy’s coaching abilities, stating that he was not surprised by how well McCarthy has done since taking up the role at Manchester United. He praised McCarthy’s dynamic approach and how the players have responded to him.
