Veteran coach Gavin Hunt was celebrated by his former players, peers and clubs on the day of his 1000th match in the dugout.
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SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt's milestone 1 000th PSL match may have been interrupted by load shedding, but it didn't stop the South African football fraternity from paying homage to the legend.
Hunt's special game against Golden Arrows at the Lucas Moripe Stadium was called off after the first half, with the match tied at 1-1.
SuperSport used the same starting line-up that secured a 4-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium last Tuesday in Hunt's 999th game.
?? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ??He writes his name in the history books as he takes charge of his 1000th match as a head coach in the PSL ??#SSDiski pic.twitter.com/MvGX0ckmvD
— SuperSport Football ?? (@SSFootball) February 23, 2025
The team presenting the Coach with a framed artwork to commemorate 1000 matches. A lasting tribute to your incredible journey and legacy! ??#1000Matches#MatsatsantsaUnified pic.twitter.com/lcEoakLTxW
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) February 23, 2025
From his former stars Daine Klate and Bongani Khumalo, to fellow coaches Rulani Mokwena and Muhsin Ertugrul, Hunt had plenty of lovely messages coming his way.
Let's take a look at the best of them:
A Remarkable Milestone – 1000 Games! Reaching 1000 games in football management is no small feat—it's a testament to resilience, and passion. Gavin has not only reached this milestone but has done so with a legacy of excellence, consistency, and a deep understanding of the… pic.twitter.com/5JloKPQx2X
— Muhsin Ertugral (@MuhsinErtugral) February 23, 2025
Congrats @gavinjohnhunt12 we did the things coacha!!! Cant thank you enough!!! To many more coacha!!! ?????? pic.twitter.com/vWT1GDUspg
— Daine Klate (@Klatey7) February 23, 2025
so proud @gavinjohnhunt12 ?? pic.twitter.com/mdwRIQgYZp
— Kaitlin Hunt (@KaitHunt14) February 23, 2025
Moeneeb Josephs has a special message for coach @gavinjohnhunt12 after reaching the 1000 match milestone as a coach! ?????? #SoccerBeat #BetwayPrem #Carling #GavinHunt pic.twitter.com/LJ0hgTrW5S
— SoccerBeat (@SoccerBeatZA) February 23, 2025
Ode to a great coach on your 1000th match!! @gavinjohnhunt12 you have contributed so much to the local game, congratulations on this milestone, here's to many more ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/6pc6ncbnC4
— Carol Tshabalala (@SimplyCarol8) February 23, 2025
1??0??0??0?? top-flight matches! A remarkable milestone for a true legend of South African football. From all of us at Stellenbosch FC, congratulations to Gavin Hunt on this incredible achievement—your impact on the game is undeniable ?? pic.twitter.com/dfxsm5P8az
— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) February 23, 2025
All the best @gavinjohnhunt12 with your 1000 league matches. We have learned a lot from you father????. pic.twitter.com/C50kzIAjpw
— Morgan Ngwato Mammila (@MMammila) February 23, 2025
1000 games congratulations Boss @gavinjohnhunt12 ?? pic.twitter.com/uK0p1gjgXY
— Kaitano Tembo (@4kaitano) February 23, 2025
am at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe stadium in Attridgeville to come and show my respect for Coach Gavin Hunt who is celebrating his 1000th game coaching in PSL. Salute Coach?????? pic.twitter.com/xW4sOe6Xur
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) February 23, 2025
?? LEGEND!!! ??CONGRATULATIONS Coach @gavinjohnhunt12 Massive achievement!! ???????? pic.twitter.com/6m0Wh29sV5
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) February 23, 2025
Lots of fighting and disagreements but for the benefit of the team…. You deserve your flowers!!! There is no me without you!!! ??????????? pic.twitter.com/DCv7wPVS14
— Daine Klate (@Klatey7) February 23, 2025
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