Stuart Baxter set for PSL return: Third time lucky with Chiefs?

The last coach to win a trophy at Kaizer Chiefs was Stuart Baxter back in 2015.

The 70-year-old is back on the market after leaving Swedish club Helsingborgs IF in December.

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After helping the Swedish club to avoid relegation, Helsingborgs opted not to extend Baxter’s contract.

With Pitso Mosimane now reportedly back in Saudi Arabia, Chiefs might have to look elsewhere for a new coach.

Stuart Baxter has coached Chiefs for two stints, however, his first stint was more successful, winning four trophies in four years. He returned to Naturena in 2021 but only lasted a year before he was given the boot.

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Since leaving the club, Amakhosi have brought in three different coaches, but none of them came close to winning a trophy.

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“I have gotten to know HIF in a completely different way this year than I did before,” Baxter told the club’s media following his departure. 

“When we played the Europa League and cup finals, the atmosphere was one and when a big threat of another relegation was staring us in the face, it was another,” said Baxter as per iDiski Times.

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“I got to see the supporters take on a completely different role this year than when we played European matches and finals. They were loyal, showed the way and were a great support when we needed them. It was therefore fitting that in the end, it was they who helped us over the line. 

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“I want to thank all the players, those who supported and everyone who in some way helped us through this tough season,” said the former Chiefs coach.