Durban City ends coaching 'hunt' by appointing Gavin
Hunt returns to topflight football after months on the sidelines following his sacking by SuperSport United.
At the time, Matsatsantsa were struggling for results and needed a change of fortunes to save their PSL status.
And they appointed Andre Arendse as their interim coach, and the former Bafana Bafana Bafana goalkeeper saved them from relegation.
Now, as Durban City were in the hunt for a coach following the departure of Simo Dladla, Gavin raised his hand for the job.
The two parties discussed terms for weeks, but they finally found each other as the announcement came on Wednesday.
In a statement released on the day, Durban City said Hunt brings with him a winning legacy to the team.
Hunt is a well-travelled coach having been with no fewer than seven different teams in his coaching career in the PSL era.
He enjoyed huge success with SuperSport United during his first stint as well as the now defunct Bidvest Wits.
Hunt also had unsuccessful spells with both Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United before returning to Matsatsantsa for a second stint. Former SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt is now at Durban City. Image: Gallo Images
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