Paul Put’s resignation sends Harambee Stars to undeniable drawing board

Kenya Coach Paul Put places training material on the artificial turf in Kisumu as he took his Players through a training secession ahead of their semifinal clash against Burundi, the squad was training at the Kisumu's Moi Stadium. [Phillip Orwa, Standard]

Exactly two months ago I wrote a piece on this column doubting whether Coach Paul Put would really manage to stay put. Well time has proved me right. The man was unable to settle down at Harambee Stars. Having looked at his background, I accurately described him as…” a journeyman of sorts...”
 I pointed out two main reasons that were most probably going to make him leave.

One was the fact that even if he won the Senior Challenge Cup our soccer with its badly run programs may not appreciate him. Secondly was obviously the Stanley Okumbi factor. I wondered loudly if the two would be compatible as boss and his junior. Is it a wonder that few days after Put asked for an overhaul at his technical bench and to be given ‘professional assistants’ he is throwing in the towel? Are you surprised?