Football Comment: Guyanese have always been known to be amongst the best certified and qualified in the Caribbean and in some instances, in the world.

Guyanese throughout the length and breadth of Guyana must be hurt and feel worthless, offended and disrespected at the BREAKING NEWS – Trinidadian, Richard Groden as the General Secretary to the national football authority, the GFF.After eye brows were raised and frustrations expressed, the chairman of the GFF Normalisation Committee, Mr. Clinton Urling, a gentleman who has gained much respect from many, indicated that FIFA and CONCACAF were consulted and as a result, the appointment was made.
As is the practice, the filling of an officer as important and prestigious as the General Secretary of the GFF, must be adequately and widely advertised.
Was this done?
Were Guyanese given an opportunity to apply for this position?
Can the Guyanese be informed of the job description and job specification of that of the General Secretary?
How does one know why Guyanese were overlooked?
It is important to state that while the appointment of Mr. Groden is temporary it does not change the situation.
Are we sure that all is well with the reputation of Mr. Groden? Is he above board?
Is there no Guyanese who can match the certification, qualification, experience and ability of Mr. Groden?
Why all the secrecy?
Is it the function of FIFA/CONCACAF to dictate to and or instruct the Normalisation Committee?
The state of our Football is at a crucial juncture, hence, special care and attention must be taken when dealing with such matters of great significance. The slightest wave can rock the boat over.
Guyanese, being as honest, understanding as they are, will definitely accept the appointment if the playing field is level. If the playing field is not level, then Guyanese have the right to ask questions and overtly vent their feelings.
Was the overall cost for such an appointment taken into consideration?
Will the powers that be, now see it convenient and respectful to formally inform the nation of the true picture of this unproductive development?
The Guyanese are certainly patiently waiting on such an explanation.
Please! Do not take the Guyanese for granted.
It is imperative that we should not make the mistakes of the past. Instead, let us focus on what can be done now to take football and its development to the next level.
The life of the Normalisation Committee comes to an end in September, 2015. While we respect you as human beings, we expect you to do the best, within your power, to really and truly normalise the situation of football and bring it back to a level of respectability.
Neil Kumar

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