'He's the right man for the job': Chiefs fans approve of new coach Gavin Hunt
The seasoned, award-winning coach signed a three-year contract with Amakhosi and fans are hopeful that he will end the five-year trophy dry spell.
Kaizer Chiefs fans have welcomed the appointment of Gavin Hunt as its new head coach. The club announced the news on Thursday afternoon.
He joins the team after the sacking of former coach Ernst Middendorp last week after the team failed to secure the league title at the weekend.
Hunt's appointment did not come as a surprise after the Sunday Times reported that the former Bidvest Wits coach was finalising his contract and was in talks with chairman Kaizer Motaung.
Although Hunt initially denied that he had been approached by Amakhosi in a call by the Sunday Times, the seasoned, award-winning coach signed a three-year contract with the club.
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“We looked at our situation and our needs before deciding on Gavin. He brings with him an abundance of experience, having coached about five teams in the Premiership. There is success wherever he has coached,” said Motaung in a statement.
Motaung also spoke highly of Hunt's skills, saying he has sought training locally and overseas as “the game has changed and become more scientific”.
Fans are hopeful that he will end the five-year trophy dry spell. Here are some of their reactions:
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— 👴Mkhulu Ka Lerato👴 (@PsSangweni) September 17, 2020
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Chiefs fans right now pic.twitter.com/1f1TH9EgRn
Finally Kaizer Chiefs gets to listen to the fans and got what we wanted.... Now players needs to leave and we demand trophies now! It's time this brand gets back to where it belongs, it's time quality players play for this team. Hope and believe Gavin Hunt will do all that! pic.twitter.com/s3ucqssOnH
— Cellular ❁ (@Cellular_ZA) September 17, 2020
Congratulations Gavin Hunt .one thing i know Kaizer chiefs will start playing soccer again..We might not see immediate results but we stand by you..until the results come✌✌ pic.twitter.com/Kyc9Vhyg2m
— Mfundo 🇿🇦 (@Mhayise_Sedana) September 17, 2020
Thank you for listening to us and welcome home Gavin Hunt we will be 100%with you throughout your journey of awakening this huge brand✌✌✌ pic.twitter.com/z7nWBsg64c
— komza (@XolileRion) September 17, 2020
Gavin hunt new Kaizer chiefs coach ‼️‼️‼️His Definitely the right man for the job .... I think he will do wonders for the team.
— 16 (@L_Tido) September 17, 2020
With Gavin Hunt as the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs💗 its time for the likes of Ntshangase to shine✌✌✌ pic.twitter.com/u7c0e0lTAA
— Mojela phutie Raymond (@PhutieMojela) September 17, 2020
Gavin Hunt is coming home 😀 pic.twitter.com/Jkt8Cju2TZ
— Kaizer Chiefs Supporters (@KCfanTv) September 17, 2020