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Apr 10, 2013 Sports
Having had the opportunity as a member of the Upper Demerara Football Association’s general council to listen to the various presentations by the presidential hopefuls contesting for the top seat of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), the executives and members of the Net-Rockers Football Club after careful deliberation have unanimously concluded that Mr. Christopher Matthias is the man best suited to effect the much desirable change to advance the business of football in Guyana.
While we felt that Mr. Ivan Persaud and Mr. Alfred king made decent impact with their affluent presentations, clearly exhibiting general prognosis of what is needed for football development in Guyana, it must be noted that their poor track records, having both had illustrious opportunities in their respective capacities over the years to help salvage the dying sport, have certainly dwindled their impetuous efforts to garner the support they seek.
Needless to mention, Mr. Aubrey Major, who has given his opponents a walk over due to his no show at the presentation, was red carded without consideration by our entire membership on the premise that he is a remnant of the Colin Klass regime who presided over the embattled GFF and is now seeking for a straw to hold onto for all the other palpable reasons too copious to mention.
On the other hand, What is noteworthy about Mr. Matthias’ presentation and advocacy, is the fact that he understands the environment that is needed to foster the true development that the sport fervently needs, and he has undoubtedly captivated the entire general council as he graciously massaged our minds to cordially understand that regardless of who assumes that seat come April 12, we cannot have the change we envisage unless we first have an environment that is conducive, one of equity where all members, associates and affiliates are fully empowered and are given equal opportunities, an environment where the general councils are the board of directors and the supreme decision makers, where those elected are elected to serve and not be served, an environment of transparency and accountability, an environment that allows for constitutional reform that can ardently address all the anomalies affecting this beautiful sport, and last but by no means least an environment where the players who makes the sport are the ultimate beneficiaries.
As one of the elite football clubs within the UDFA we certainly embrace these principles and is adamant that he will be the impetus of positive CHANGE much to likeness of what he has demonstrated in his many different administrative capacities over the years, and it is in this regard that the Net-Rockers Football Club is in full support of a Christopher Matthias’ led GFF whom we are confident that once given the opportunity will adequately make the best representation that will develop players and most importantly transcend Guyana’s football to new heights.
Collis Gifth
President, Net-Rockers FC
Feb 15, 2025
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