Staff Reporter.
Ernst Middendorp has cancelled his three year contract with Swallows FC and joined a third division side SV Meppen club in Germany.
Middendorp returned to his country of birth, Germany where he has been appointed head coach by third tier side, Meppen.
SVM made the announcement on Tuesday evening and revealed that the 64-year-old has signed a short-term deal which will expire in June this year.
“Ernst Middendorp will be the new head coach of third division team SV Meppen,” a club statement read.
“He most recently coached Swallows FC (Johannesburg) in the South African Premier League.
“He canceled his contract there, which ran until the summer of 2026. Ernst Middendorp signed a contract with SVM until the end of the season.”
Middendorp’s departure has come as a massive blow for Swallows as he was able to change the team’s fortunes in the PSL after taking charge.
Swallows are scheduled to take on Lamontville Golden Arrows on March 17 in a PSL encounter.