Hunt in an evasive mood

Gavin Hunt again adopted an evasive approach to questions in the post-match media conference, after his Kaizer Chiefs team were held to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday at home by Soweto rivals Swallows.

There was not one question that Hunt (below) showed interest in, and he kept looking up as if to collect his thoughts before answering. He threw in his latest hint at bigger problems, saying “I can’t go much into that” with almost every answer.

When, for instance, he was asked about the reports of a social media protest against him and rumours that he might be kicked out at the end of the season, he gave a short answer and had to be urged by the club’s spokesman, Vina Maphosa to give out more.

“I haven’t heard anything yet. I’m not on social media anyway, so I don’t know what’s going on,” he said. After a long pause and Maphosa urging him on, he added, “Personally, in terms of results this season has been the worst for me in 27 years (as a coach). If you understand football... there are a lot of things that we need to do, you know. Uhm, so ja, I can’t divulge into that,” he said.

On the game itself, Hunt said: “Poor defending for the first goal, and a lot of missed chances again. We had a lot in good positions, in good areas. It’s two points lost.”

And the way he quickly jumped up and left the conference painted an image of a man running thin on patience. It has been reported that Hunt is not having things his way at Naturena and is contemplating his options and may not return for a second season.

Amakhosi have had a dry season yet again and have not managed to get into any rhythm or maintain any form, leading to calls for his removal from some sections of the club’s fans.

There is still hope for Chiefs in the Caf Champions League, however – they face Simba SC of Tanzania in the quarterfinals, with the first leg at FNB Stadium tomorrow.