'End of an era,' say ex and current SuperSport players and officials on the club's demise
For those who contributed to building the club at various stages, this turn of events is difficult to take as SuperSport was one of the better-run clubs in the PSL and achieved a lot of success.
Over the past 30 years, the club won the league three times in succession under coach Gavin Hunt and a number of cup competitions, while producing some of the finest talent this country has seen.
Below are reactions from former players and officials as they come to terms with the club no longer existing.
Gavin Hunt (former coach)
'Goodbye to a club that was dear to my heart. A club where so much was achieved by winning trophies, producing players and many memories created.'
Thuso Phala (former midfielder)
"It's a sad turn of events that such a team is no more. SuperSport United is a team with a lot of history and it is now gone. It is sad indeed."
Phil Evans (former defender)
'Absolutely gutted to hear of the sale of SuperSport United, so many great memories. I remained a proper supporter after retirement. It is the end of an era.'
Reneilwe 'Yeye' Letsholonyane (former midfielder)
'It is a huge loss for football. This was a team that promoted young talent for the country. It was one of the best-run teams in the PSL and contributed to all the levels of junior national teams with players that showed great potential.'
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