Swallows FC Coach Dylan Kerr's Work Permit Struggles Continue

• Swallows FC Dylan Kerr is still frustrated in awaiting the renewal of his work permit
• Thus far, the Maltese has had to watch from the sidelines as The Birds negotiated their first three DStv Premiership matches
• He has applied to the Department of Home Affairs on six occasions without any luck

Swallows FC coach Dylan Kerr's immediate working future remains up in the air.

The Maltese-born coach has had to sit out the first three of The Birds' DStv Premiership matches as he wrangles with the Department of Home Affairs for the renewal of his work permit. In that time Swallows lost 1-0 to Orlando Pirates, defeated Cape Town City 3-2 and drew 0-0 with Maritzburg United.

Kerr said to the Daily Sun:

"This is the sixth time I have applied for the work permit. I am not sure why it is taking so long. It is frustrating now. Watching these three games from the stand is difficult.

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"I really don't understand what the delay is. Last season I stayed six games waiting for a work permit. I guess I will have to remain patient.

This is one of two headaches the club has to deal with at the start of the season. Later today, its representatives will sit before a Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee.

They will have to explain why there was a delay before their match against the Cityzens last week because of a starting line-up mix-up.

Moroka Swallows coach Dylan Kerr spotted in a shebeen with supporters to celebrate escaping PSL relegation

Moroka Swallows coach Dylan Kerr appears to be intent on enjoying the team's miraculous escape from relegation in the best possible way.

As reported by Sports Brief, the 55-year-old Maltese posted on his Twitter account him hanging around with Dube Birds supporters out in Soweto. He was at a tavern called Peter's Place in the neighbourhood of Moletsane.

Swallows defeated the University of Pretoria 1-0 in a tense PSL Play-Off Tournament encounter to confirm their status in the DStv Premiership this season.