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FIRST and foremost, I must offer my congratulations to Mr Christopher Matthias upon his election to the presidency of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), following a resounding victory by an 11-6 margin over Mr Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major, in the third round of voting, which was preceded by two ties in the previous rounds when the Ordinary Congress of the GFF, concluded at the Le Meridien Pegasus on Friday, April 12, with the elections of office-bearers. Editor, while a nation deserves the government it gets, since that is what the people voted for, in a similar manner the fraternity of football voted for an executive and their views must be respected despite the fact that the ill-effects of democracy allow any misfit to be elected by the will of the majority.
We now have an executive with three coaches, one of whom contested every position other than the presidency, which is a clear indication, cost it what it may, that the individual had to, at all costs, be part and parcel of the executive.
Finally, Matthias’ term of office lasting a period of two years would indeed be a major challenge, due to the fact that a few of those elected have no previous administrative experience at club or association level.
Therefore, in actuality the transformation process at the national level may be more slothful, in addition to the designated constitutional responsibilities.
As a consequence, I do hope the process of adaptation and learning is expeditious, while the commitment of developing and promoting the sport of football nationally is achieved during the president’s tenure, or at least the foundation is laid.
And by the way, apart from Constitutional reform that was highlighted during the campaign period, would there be any reform with the office staff along with the General Secretary, and his deputy? Given the fact that they have inherited a debt amounting to millions in double digits I strongly suggest the implementation of cost-cutting measures inclusive of the closure of offices in non-productive associations.
Best of luck, to all and sundry in their endeavours!
We now have an executive with three coaches, one of whom contested every position other than the presidency, which is a clear indication, cost it what it may, that the individual had to, at all costs, be part and parcel of the executive.
Finally, Matthias’ term of office lasting a period of two years would indeed be a major challenge, due to the fact that a few of those elected have no previous administrative experience at club or association level.
Therefore, in actuality the transformation process at the national level may be more slothful, in addition to the designated constitutional responsibilities.
As a consequence, I do hope the process of adaptation and learning is expeditious, while the commitment of developing and promoting the sport of football nationally is achieved during the president’s tenure, or at least the foundation is laid.
And by the way, apart from Constitutional reform that was highlighted during the campaign period, would there be any reform with the office staff along with the General Secretary, and his deputy? Given the fact that they have inherited a debt amounting to millions in double digits I strongly suggest the implementation of cost-cutting measures inclusive of the closure of offices in non-productive associations.
Best of luck, to all and sundry in their endeavours!
Lester Sealey.
