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Eddie Chikamhi Sports Reporter
DYNAMOS coach David Mandigora will not walk alone, at least for now, as the club’s leadership yesterday threw their weight behind the beleaguered coach following ugly scenes that marred Monday’s home draw against Tsholotsho at Rufaro.

The Glamour Boys leadership yesterday condemned the mayhem after police were called in to disperse an angry mob that had barricaded the team’s exit after the goalless match, with most of them calling for the resignation of the coach.

Club president, Kenny Mubaiwa, yesterday told The Herald that he found it puzzling that some supporters were already calling for the head of the coach when the team was in third position, two points behind log leaders Chicken Inn, after 11 games.

Mandigora has struggled to win the hearts of the Blue Army since he took up the hot seat after replacing record four-time championship winner Callisto Pasuwa.

A group of supporters, many of whom were against the departure of Pasuwa, has often complained that Mandigora’s type of football is “boring.”

Just like Monday’s game, DeMbare have not been convincing although they have, sometimes, managed to grind results.

But Mubaiwa yesterday said the supporters should put aside personality issues and foster unity within the club’s ranks by rallying behind the coach.

The Harare business executive said it was baffling that some supporters were demonstrating against the coach following the goalless draw against the newboys yet the same coach had led the team to a crucial away win at How Mine the previous week.

“I don’t understand why people did that on Monday. Personally, I am convinced that Mandigora is a good coach. He has his tactics and, of course, he is judged by results at the end of the day,” said Mubaiwa.

“But we need to approach some of these things with cool heads. Some of these people need to understand that when we take in a coach or player we give him a contract which is binding. So we cannot just wake up to say the coach should go.

“It’s not that easy.

“If people are not happy with the way things are going, whether on the pitch or on the administration side, there is no need to try and heckle the coach or the management. It’s very embarrassing for a club like Dynamos.

“Then you will begin to question the loyalty of some of these people because what they do does not in any way help the club move forward. In fact it kills the club. What we need is unity of purpose from the supporters up to the board.”

He said that grievances should be channelled through the right avenues.

“We have a supporters association which acts as a bridge between the supporters and the team officials. They can ask for a meeting through their association and we are prepared to listen to their concerns,” said Mubaiwa.

“We can even bring the technical team, if they are available, and those supporters can ask the coach why they think our game is boring and the coach will give them the answers.

“They can also give ideas on what they think should be done because what we all need is success as a club. We value their contributions but, most importantly, we should leave the coach to do his job peacefully. He needs our support.

“Right now we have played only 11 games and we are third on the log table. If you ask me, I don’t think it’s a bad start. We are only two points behind the log leaders. The league is a marathon and it’s still a long way to go. Football sometimes need time.