IT is often said “it is not doing things that matters, but rather the way it is done is what matters most!” Within this context, reference is hereby made to the above caption as it relates to the publication of an article in SN 08.01.14 captioned: “Golden Jaguars TD, head coach to be named soon – GFF president Christopher Matthias” by Duncan Saul. Wherein the publication of four names: Wayne Dover, Dwain Babb, Brian Joseph and Denzil Thompson of Alpha United, Santos, Milerock and GDF respectively are the contenders to fill the vacancy of head coach of the Golden Jaguars. Editor, from a layman’s standpoint this can be interpreted to be for the senior national team!

Three of the four individuals are from Georgetown and the other from Upper Demerara, Milerock’s – Brian Joseph. By the way, of the four individuals shortlisted, what level of certification exists i.e. English FA – B Licence or a CONCACAF Elite Coaching Certificate; not necessarily of participation, rather with a passing grade of an acceptable level that can hold its own within the CFU!

Finally, with the sad state of local football at present, albeit the absence of a Senior League Competition, in most Associations how can the consistent performance of a coach be evaluated as a worthy contender to fill the vacancy as head coach? Would the next best option be the GFF 16-team Premier League, and the success of his club? And please for “heaven’s sake”, the recently concluded GFA Banks Beer Cup K.O ought not to be brought into the equation. Since meaningful success of a club can’t be measured by its financial strength to attract foreigners as guest/loan players! Can Milerock afford it? Or will GDF encourage it? Was the submission of a training programme by the contenders a prerequisite? Why is it a major hurdle has been cleared, whereby no coaching assignment at the junior level (assistant or head) but rather straight to seniors?

LESTER SEALEY