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LETTERS to the editor

Hunt not known for champagne football

First of all, to be clear, I support Kaizer Chiefs. However, when I saw the club sack Ernst Middendorp, to say I was shocked is an understatement!

To say I was surprised when the club then appointed Gavin Hunt… I was surprised even further! Here’s why. Hunt, a proven title-winning coach is not known for his ‘champagne’ football. Hunt is a results driven coach, long ball, with wide players etc – in my view, this is more important than the type of football you play. This is where I find the appointment of Hunt puzzling.

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