Gavin Hunt on his time at SuperSport United: ‘Best three years of my life’

947’s Robert Marawa speaks with former football coach Gavin Hunt.

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Despite his last stint at SuperSport United abruptly coming to an end, Hunt remains a football legend.

He has also coached at Kaizer Chiefs, Bidvest Wits, and Chippa United, with four league titles under his belt. 

Hunt reflects on his time at SuperSport United as the best years of his career.  

“It was a huge hammer blow to me, but it is one of those things… I spent the best three years of my life there… it happens in football.”

– Gavin Hunt

“I always say to coaches, Monday to Friday you maintain your job, Saturday you keep your job. Never forget that... That’s football.” 

– Gavin Hunt

The young players performing well, some of whom he has had a hand in mentoring and training, continue to inspire him. 

Two players who came up under him are part of the Amajita squad that recently won the Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 Cup.

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“They’ve got a good squad of players there that’s been brewing for some time.” 

– Gavin Hunt

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