Cardoso on borrowed time with the fans

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso struck a poor note in his post-match press conference after Wednesday night's goalless draw against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium.

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His heated exchanges with the media were perhaps ill-advised, but in fairness, context matters.

The chants of "Cardoso must go" from Masandawana fans were still ringing loud in his ears when he faced reporters, so it's no surprise that emotions got the better of him.

Cardoso didn't quite hit the right notes when responding to questions from members of the fourth estate, but where is the true conductor of the choir at Chloorkop?

Where is Sundowns Sporting Director Flemming Berg in all this chaos?

Cardoso is not without fault, but right now he is being hung out to dry. I've said before in this column that Berg is not helping his cause by failing to communicate with the passionate fan base.

What is happening now, with supporters calling for heads to roll, is a direct consequence of the disconnect between the club and its people.