Letter to the Sports Editor...A Brief Moment with Mr. Colin Klass

Letter to the Sports Editor…A Brief Moment with Mr. Colin Klass

Jan 21, 2014 Sports

Dear Sir,
“Self-criticism is just a phase of appraisal or evaluation, while constructive criticism must be accepted with the deserved smile and strive toward rectifying the situation.” Editor, the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, Kingston, was the venue, which had facilitated the semifinals doubleheader, in the Kashif & Shanghai K.O Inter-Secondary Schools Championship. Upon entering the ground, I was told, “Klass is upstairs in the pavilion viewing the match”, while my response entailed “it would be a pleasure seeing him at football”.
However, this never occurred until the conclusion of the feature match and with Klass making eye contact with me, he extended his hand for a handshake, of which I acknowledged and responded accordingly. In one motion he placed his left hand on my shoulder and said “you are doing a good job, keep it up”. In response I said “thank you” and extended my compliments for the festive season and the New Year.
In the final analysis there was no animosity shown from either side, but rather mutual respect, which I was extremely grateful for. The point I am getting at, is “if others within the corridors of power for the administration of national football, can take a page out of Klass’ book in realizing one’s mistakes, then be a man; conduct some soul searching; review previous shortcomings, along with the positives.
Most importantly in striving to become better, acknowledge “elected/appointed officials are the servants of the sport, not the stars” Since it is an efficient, accountable and transparent administration that creates the environment for stardom. In this aspect I throw out a challenge to the current GFF administration, over the next 4 years.
Enable Guyana once again is ranked within FIFA’s top 100 countries; ensure 2 players locally secures a MLS tryout and ensure the senior national team qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Also implanting a sound nursery programme, reflective of meaningful development towards enabling resounding success is achieved at the age-limit level for both male and female.
All in all, strive to better the performance and achievement of Klass, and eliminate any measure of witch hunting. This would clearly outline that the GFF Executive upon being elected, is worthy enough of transforming the nation’s football to an acceptable level.
Lester Sealey

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