
Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has been sacked by Odisha FC in India, after making offensive comments in a post match presser after a 1-0 loss to Jamshedpur.
Baxter made headlines on Monday, after saying, “I think one of my players would have to rape someone or get raped himself if he was going to get a penalty.”
The Club is appalled at the comments made by Head Coach, Stuart Baxter during the post-match interview today. It is completely unacceptable whatever the context and does not reflect the values of the club.
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) February 1, 2021
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The club and owner apologised on social media after the comments, but took the step to dismiss Baxter today.
Odisha FC has decided to terminate Head Coach, Stuart Baxter's contract with immediate effect.
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) February 2, 2021
The interim coach for the remainder of the season will be announced soon.#OdishaFC pic.twitter.com/FcrMPCDn5h
His comments however are only half the story, as Odisha are also currently bottom of the log, and it has been a poor season for Baxter and the team, who have just one game all season, losing eight, and drawing five.
Baxter, who also once coached at SuperSport United, joined Odisha in the middle of 2020, and also recruited Cole Alexander to join the team.
