Gavin Hunt - Soccer

Uncategorized August 16, 2019

Hunt – ‘Tyson happy at Wits’

Bidvest Wits captain Thulani Hlatshwayo ((Photo by Steve Haag)Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt insists captain Thulani Hlatshwayo is happy at the club despite the Bafana Bafana captain expressing that he wants a new challenge.One of the first things that…

Uncategorized July 30, 2019

Ferreira – ‘Confed Cup not priority for Wits’

Bidvest Wits CEO Jose Ferreira says the CAF Confederations Cup is not an important competition for the club.Wits qualified for the continental competition by virtue of finishing in third place in the Absa Premiership last season.But Ferreira has explained…

Uncategorized July 22, 2019

Hunt rules himself out of taking the Bafana job

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt says he currently has no ambitions of coaching Bafana Bafana as Stuart Baxter is doing a solid job in charge.Baxter guided Bafana to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations where they were…

Uncategorized April 8, 2019

Hunt refuses to comment on dropping of Darren Keet

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt says he will continue to play Ricardo Goss in goal ahead of Bafana Bafana number one Darren Keet.Keet was dropped from the starting line-up in last Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Orlando Pirates.It appears…

PSL Uncategorized October 9, 2018

SAFA: Our referees need to improve

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has admitted that the standard of officiating needs to improve across the country following persistent complaints.Referees in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) have long been in the spotlight, with Gavin Hunt, Pitso Mosimane…

Uncategorized August 7, 2018

Hunt worried about Billiat threat

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt admits to being wary of the threat posed by Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat on the counter attack.Billiat joined Amakhosi from Mamelodi Sundowns in the off-season and was awarded Man of the Match after…

Uncategorized November 29, 2017

Bidvest Wits vs Bloemfontein Celtic Preview

The Telkom Knockout final between Bidvest Wits and Bloem Celtic takes place on SaturdayTelkom Knockout Final | Saturday 2 December | Princess Magogo Stadium | 18:00The Telkom Knockout decider takes place at Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday and there’s…

PSL Uncategorized October 6, 2017

Has the curse of the champions hit South Africa?

Just seven games into the new season and football lovers have already begun to question Bidvest Wits.Just seven games into the new season and football lovers have already begun to question the South African champions. Bidvest Wits are placed…

MTN8 Uncategorized May 30, 2017

Fantastic season for Hunt and Wits

Bidvest Wits have had a fantastic season, winning the MTN8 and ABSA Premiership titles.After finishing runners-up to Mamelodi Sundowns in the 2015/16 season, Bidvest Wits finished above Pitso Mosimane’s side to become South African champions for the first time…

Uncategorized May 18, 2017

Hunt: To win the league is unbelievable

Gavin Hunt struggled to contain his emotions after leading Bidvest Wits to their first ever Premiership titleGavin Hunt struggled to contain his emotions as he talked of the "unbelievable" experience of leading Bidvest Wits to their first ever Premiership…