Burnley boss Vincent Kompany believes it is too early in Lyle Foster’s recovery from mental health problems for him to join Bafana Bafana. Image via Facebook @ Lyle Foster
Gavin Hunt makes irresponsible comments on Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster
Gavin Hunt has lent his support to Bafana Bafana and Burnley striker Lyle Foster, but he’s also made one or two strange remarks.
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany believes it is too early in Lyle Foster’s recovery from mental health problems for him to join Bafana Bafana. Image via Facebook @ Lyle Foster
Gavin Hunt has weighed in on the mental health struggles faced by Bafana Bafana and Burnley striker Lyle Foster.
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Gavin Hunt lends sympathy to Lyle Foster, but…
“He just signed a five-year deal I don’t understand. I don’t know what’s happened there, I can’t comment because I don’t know.,” said Hunt to iDiski Times.
“It’s really difficult to comment on something like that. But I know he just signed a five-year deal, he should be happy, shouldn’t he? He’s sorted for the rest of his life.”
It’s strange to insinuate that money is the be-all and end-all in life and can cure all problems.
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23-year-old Foster has scored three goals and supplied two assists in seven EPL matches for a Clarets team rooted to the bottom of the Premier League. When exactly he returns to action is not yet clear, but his club will give him all the time he needs to arrive back at a place of good health.
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