It seems that the journey between Gavin Hunt and Durban City FC has reached a dead end!

It seems that the journey between Gavin Hunt and Durban City FC has reached a dead end!

The new era at Durban City FC, helmed by the celebrated Gavin Hunt, appears to be on the verge of a shocking and premature conclusion. According to insiders, the club and the veteran coach are currently locked in delicate negotiations that could see them part ways imminently, casting a shadow over the team's mid-table standing.

When the recently promoted club, formerly Maritzburg United, secured the signature of the four-time championship-winning coach, it was hailed as a major coup. The move was a clear statement of ambition, with the club opting for Hunt's vast experience over Simo Dladla, the manager who had actually secured their promotion to the Betway Premiership. The fear at the time was that Dladla, despite his success, might not have the pedigree for the top flight. Ironically, Dladla has since landed at city rivals AmaZulu FC as an assistant coach.

Despite the initial optimism, a cloud of dissatisfaction has descended. While the league table shows Durban City in a respectable eighth place with 19 points from 14 games, the underlying sentiment within the club's hierarchy is one of deep concern. The team's style of play and overall performances are understood to be the core issue, overshadowing the points tally of five wins, four draws, and five losses.

Hunt's position is believed to have become critically fragile after a run of three straight defeats. His recent 1-0 victory over Marumo Gallants is seen as having only offered a "temporary reprieve," with sources suggesting a loss in that match would have sealed his fate.

The speculation is now so intense that Hunt may not even oversee the team's final match before the AFCON break—an away fixture against Orbit College FC this Wednesday. One source, speaking anonymously, revealed, "Discussions are at a very sensitive stage, and there’s a strong possibility that an interim coach could take charge against Orbit College."

The club is reportedly viewing the upcoming extended break as a strategic window. It would provide a potential new manager with ample time to imprint his philosophy and prepare the squad for the second half of the season, turning this period of crisis into an opportunity for a fresh start.