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Letter to the Sports Editor…Guyana’s football 2013 and beyond
Dear Editor,
Over the years Guyana Football Federation has been known for its Autocratic Management Style. Particular reference is made to the decision making process, in most cases decisions have been made by personnel who disregard the realities of the sport and to a large extent the players.
As a player I can categorically state in my seventeen years of playing football with the National Team, I have experienced challenges. However, when Mr. Aubrey “Shanghai” Major came on board in 2003 as the Oganizing Secretary of the GFF he came with a lot of inevitable changes. Mr. Major paid attention to the players’ welfare; he took the time no one took before to listen to the cries of the players. More importantly, he used this information to make drastic changes to assist players in that regard.
Finding the right management style is critical for any organization’s success and Mr. Major has proven himself, time and time again that he can find the balance to make decisions that will benefit both the organizations and the players.
As I reflect a bit to 1998, Randolph Jerome, Collie Hercules, Jermaine Scott and I were given the opportunity to enter into the realm of professional football. Mr. Major was instrumental in making sure this opportunity for us to become professional players formalize, and for that along with the above mentioned, I Charles “Lilly” Pollard support Aubrey “Shanghai” Major for President.
His love of football has been demonstrated again and again through his intense level of interest in the National Team’s Program. He has diligently continued to work towards establishing the team as a competitive body not just in the region but further afield.
Therefore, based on his notable work ethic, drive and most of all his passion and love for the sport, I am confident that the Presidency of the Guyana Football Federation is an ideal role for him and can only be seen as a natural progression. Guyana Football Federation at this time cannot ask for a better leader who will work religiously for the betterment of the sport in our country.
Best Wishes for the good of the game
Charles “Lilly” Pollard
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