MICHAEL MORTON: YOU CAN’T LEAD A GROUP OF MEN IF YOU DON’T SHOW THE EXAMPLE

Michael Morton admits that while he has never been the most naturally gifted player in the PSL, he offers so much more to his team, coach and teammates.

The 35-year-old former Orlando Pirates graduate has played close to 300 South African top-flight games for Maritzburg United, SuperSport United, AmaZulu, Bidwest Wits and now Cape Town Spurs.

He has played 15 times in the current DStv Premiership campaign for a Spurs side fighting for their league survival and has displayed the kind of never-say-die attitude the club needs if they are to avoid being relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Spurs are currently enjoying some respite from a taxing campaign due to the international break and speaking to FARPost, Morton explained why he felt he has earned the respect of his peers.

He said: “I’m the first to admit that I was not the most gifted footballer, I had my strengths and things that I did very well.

“But the one thing that people appreciated the most [about me] was the work ethic and the leadership ability. You can’t lead a group of men if you don’t show the example, be the example and do the right things.

“So, with the abilities that I had, I had to make sure that I ticked everything on the box. Some guys have a lot more talent and can get can away with a lot more.

“When you have a skill set that I have, then you have to add a lot of work ethic to that as well so that you can compete at the top level.”

Spurs are next in action against Moroka Swallows on Sunday, March 31.