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Legendary glove man talks about what Naturena’s new coach needs to do to succeed
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi says new coach Gavin Hunt needs to sign big-name players, build rapport with fans, and endure the pressure that comes with training the Soweto giants to succeed in the game. club.
Hunt was named the Chiefs coach last month, replacing Ernst Middendorp, who oversaw a last-minute collapse in last season’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) title race won by rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
Now, with the arrival of Hunt, expectations are high for the coach who has won four league titles to help the Chiefs claim the PSL crown for the first time since 2015 and Baloyi believes the 56-year-old is the man. suitable to take over Naturena. .
“I think a long time ago [the appointment of Hunt]. We have always wanted to see him train one of the big three, “said Baloyi at Front Runner.
“For him, having the opportunity to coach Kaizer Chiefs is a giant step. I am excited that it is given a chance. We know how good it is, we know its achievements over the years.
“I don’t subscribe to the idea that he plays kick and run soccer. If you saw Wits in the last three seasons, play according to the material you have. There are a couple of games that I remember, especially when they won the league. They beat Sundowns for the title by playing excellent and entertaining football. “
Hunt came to Chiefs to find a transfer ban imposed on the club by FIFA, which prevented him from participating in the transfer market.
But the Soweto giants have filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] and now they await the result of their petition while their rivals are in full swing signing players.
Baloyi has offered the former Bidvest Wits strategist some advice to survive in such brutal circumstances.
“He [Hunt] He needs a couple of signings obviously, ”said Baloyi.
“I know the Chiefs fans are just demanding. If he can cope with the pressure, I think he can achieve a lot at the club. Like I said, they need to make big signings, so hopefully they will win their case. [at CAS] so they can sign players. If that doesn’t happen, if they don’t win the case, obviously you will have to work with what you have. I think they have a lot of young players and I think with his mentality, the way I know how he trains, he can bring out the best in them.
“The first season I think we don’t need to pressure him. You just need to compete and take advantage of that depending on how long the ban lasts. If they win the case, then you have a lot of players at your disposal, especially the one who was training at Wits. That would be a nice addition to the team that brings in the players he was working with, makes it easier for the team, especially on defense. That is where the club needs to strengthen itself ”.
Former Wits defender Sifiso Hlanti is already training with Chiefs in hopes of winning a contract if Chiefs’ transfer ban is lifted.
