Cape Town Spurs have lost their opening seven games of the season in the DStv Premiership
Spurs set a new Premier Soccer League record, surpassing the one set by Umtata Bush Bucks
Coach Shaun Bartlett has taken responsibility for his side's poor start to the current season

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Cape Town Spurs' poor start to the 2023/24 season continued as they suffered another defeat.

Shaun Bartlett’s men were promoted to the DStv Premiership but have yet to pick up a point this season.

Cape Town Spurs' players before their game against Cape Town City. — Cape Town Spurs have lost their first seven games of the season and set a new record in the process. Image: @Lorenz_KO.
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As noted by News24, Spurs were beaten 3-1 by Cape Town City in the Mother City derby, losing their seventh successive game.

Spurs took the lead in the third minute of the game, but goals from Darwin Gonzalez and Khanyiso Mayo gave City the lead.

A Siyanda Msani own goal then added more misery to Bartlett’s men as they eventually lost 3-1. Unfortunately for The Urban Warriors, the loss meant that they now set a new record in the Premier Soccer League.

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Umtata Bush Bucks set the previous record of six games in the 1999/2000 season.

Bartlett takes responsibility for Spurs’ poor season

With The Urban Warriors continuing their winless streak, the pressure on coach Bartlett has increased.

As noted by FAR Post, Bartlett took full responsibility for the team’s poor form this season but promised that they were doing their best to turn things around.

“I’m trying my utmost best with my technical team and other coaches to change the fortunes around,” he said.

Spurs will next be in action when they take on SuperSport United on October 4. Matsatsantsa a Pitori are currently in fourth place, but could jump up to second with a win.