Gavin Hunt is Back, after getting through two terrible stints at Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United, beating Stellenbosch at the Danie Craven Stadium on Tuesday night, taking SuperSport United to the top of the table, and further restoring his reputation as one of the top tacticians of our time.
Hunt has achieved some of his greatest accomplishments in the local game whilst at SuperSport United. However, many are still surprised when his team goes on a run of six wins in seven matches, even though he’s got the titles to back it.
Working with a plethora of talented young players, connected by experienced individuals who know how to win is definitely a recipe for success. What started out as an emotional day because of the remembrance of his late friend and former assistant Thomas Madigage, finished with Matsatsantsa looking down on the rest of the table, just like old times.
Hunt’s position at SuperSport United allows him to take control of the team without being told what to do. The involvement of everyone under the Matsatsantsa umbrella gives him the confidence to be himself. At Atteridgeville he is not just an employee, but forms part of the building blocks that will make the team competitive again.
He has won three league titles consecutively between 2007 and 2010 at SuperSport United, but this time around, his side seems to be more creative than previous teams he has mentored.
According to Laduma Analytics, It’s been ten seasons since SuperSport United were last in the DStv Premiership top four, making Gavin Hunt’s return a masterclass, given their current trend up the table.
