Johannesburg – Vladimir Vermezovic resigned as coach of Orlando Pirates, the club announced.
“Orlando Pirates head coach Vladimir Vermezovic has today submitted his resignation from the club,” Orlando Pirates Football Club said in a statement on its website.
“VV provided the club with a thirty day notice period as required by labour law in South Africa. Orlando Pirates has accepted VV’s resignation.”
Vermezovic was pelted with missiles by disgruntled supporters after the 2-1 Premiership loss to Maritzburg United at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.
Club chairman Irvin Khoza said the club's results were high on the agenda. The latest defeat left Pirates sixth on the log, 10
points off the pace-setting Kaizer Chiefs after 12 games.
“We have accepted VV’s resignation,” said Khoza.
“The stability of the team is always a pressing priority. Eric Tinkler will again assume the role of caretaker coach until the end of the 2014/2015 season.
“I will sit down with VV in an exit interview to hear him out,” Khoza said.
“I naturally wished that he stayed longer and had more success at Orlando Pirates.” – Sapa