Baartman believes hard work is key for Urban Warriors

Cape Town Spurs youngster Luke Baartman has no doubt that the Urban Warriors will bounce back and play top-flight football in the near future.

Baartman lauded coach Ernst Middendorp for the work he’s done since joining the club and his influence.

Spurs unfortunately faced the drop at the end of last season, seeing the team return to the Motsepe Foundation Championship after one season in the top-flight.

“We’ve had good preparations and everyone is positive that the team can bounce back to the Premiership. We have a good squad that is capable of doing it [gaining promotion],” Baartman told the Sowetan.

“We have a good coach and the players like him the way he is. It was important for the club to keep him for continuity and stability. He’s a bit strict but that helps us as his players because we know that we must be disciplined, always. We can do it [clinching promotion] with him because we have the same structure.” 

Nevertheless, the 18-year-old striker, who netted twice in nine league appearances last season, understands that talent and experience alone won’t matter unless he puts in the effort.

“We can’t just rely on our experience and talent, hard work is key for us to win promotion back to the Premiership,” Baartman said.