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[QUOTE="Taffy, post: 67823"]
Yeah, I read about that incident where Marian Marinica apparently blew up at the referee during the COSAFA Cup. It’s definitely not a good look. We’ve had enough drama around our team without the coach himself causing problems on the sideline. The last thing we need is for our coach to get suspended for a big match because he can't control his temper.

You want a coach to be passionate. I get that. I'd rather have someone who cares too much than someone who just sits there and does nothing. But there is a line, and it sounds like Marian Marinica crossed it. Telling another player you hope he breaks his leg is just way over the top. That's not passion, that's just losing your head.

I'm hoping it was a one-time thing and he learned his lesson from it. Marian Marinica needs to be a leader for the players, not a liability. All eyes will be on him, especially when the pressure is on at AFCON. If he can channel that intensity into motivating our players, it's a good thing. If he uses it to yell at officials, it's only going to hurt the team.
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