Eric Tinkler Laments About Polokwane’s ‘Ugly’ Football After Sekhukhune United’s Loss
Coach Eric Tinkler has commented on Sekhukhune United's first defeat in the Betway Premiership this season.
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The South African tactician started strong with Babina Noko has they went on an unbeaten run which ended after their 1-0 defeat against Polokwane City on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Sekhukhune United are not second on the log with defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, moving on top of the table after thrashing Richard Bay 4-1, the same team they thumped in the MTN8.
Speaking to SuperSport TV after the match, Eric Tinkler pointed out two key reasons behind Sekhukhune United’s defeat — a congested schedule that saw them play twice in three days and what he described as Polokwane City’s “ugly” style of football.
He admitted that the quick turnaround between matches left little room to make tactical adjustments, limiting them mostly to video analysis. “With such a tight schedule, it’s tough to fix much between games,” he explained. “Now that we have a week before our next match, we can work on improving specific areas.”
Tinkler also criticised Polokwane’s approach, accusing them of relying on a deep defensive setup and long balls. “They play very unattractive football — sitting deep, going long, chasing second balls — and sometimes that one chance wins them the game. That’s the nature of football, and we have to find ways to deal with it,” he added.
Source: Briefly News
