It was supposed to be the curtain raiser for what is said to be the most important domestic hockey competition in the country.
In reality it was a case of same shit different day as far as the manner in which the match was held.
Put aside that the quality was low but the entire organizational structure of the match revealed that the MHC is only concerned in wearing corporate shirts and basking in glory to project individuals who are vying for seats in the forthcoming elections.
It was a good gesture that MHC honored former national coach C. Para malignant with a cake for his 80th birthday. But where is the consistency?
The legendary William Fidellis turned 80 last week and the boys from NS Sikh Union held a birthday bash for him, and not even the Negeri HA or MHC did anything for person who spent his major part of his life contributing to hockey with his two sons Derek and Gary even donning national colours.
Some sikh boys appreciated the efforts of William but the NSHA officials were basking in glory at national level, with a could not care less attitude about what's happening in their own backyard!
Back to the charity shield and in the 90's the match saw even umpires paying RM1 to gain entry to the stadium for the match as the money raised went to a selected charity.
But today MHC can not even get fans to the stadium let alone do something charitable.
That goes on to show that it was just a parade to show sponsors that branding was done, match was played and wide grins all around.
Who cares if the performances on the pitch was akin to azalea KL league match, with extra officials and players sitting on steps next to team benches!
Let the circus move on, the big top has perched it's tent as the clowns rule the day.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
BAND OF BROTHERS
There used to be a TV series titled the Band of Brothers.
Perhaps that was how the notion to build a group called Brotherhood was formed within the confines of the national hockey body.
This revelation surfaced lately after the Commonwealth Games debacle and although MHC had formed a panel to investigate the issues that caused the last placing in the World Cup, the report was never made public.
It seems that the Brotherhood, backed by a senior official conspired to rid the national coach of his responsibilities and had the clout to determine who coached them to the Asian Games.
Such was their strength that they could even get to determine who replaces who in the national set up.
And is the country so short of talent that we needed to bring in a foreigner as an Assistant Coach?
The fact is there is a mastermind behind all these and that person stooped so low to destroy the national agenda so as to enhance his position.
It was the "kampung" mentality that is the cancer of Malaysian Hockey and unless stemmed, the rule of "Brotherhood" will continue to prevail.
The fact that some top civil servants have also given backing to this grand plan is worrying as hockey is headed to a dark dimension with no light at the end of the tunnel.
There is no place for honest hardworking and passionate individuals as the Brotherhood has virtually done the same as the infamous 102 group that surfaced many years ago.
And do the states care? As so long as they can fill the President's ears with far fetched tales of deceit and contempt about some individuals, they warm the seats.
By the way what has happened to all the show cause letters issued to the former national coach, the two Vice Presidents and the star striker?
One player who turned his back on the nation was even given a release to play in the Hong Kong league when his reasons were "rest" to stay out of the team.
Perhaps that was how the notion to build a group called Brotherhood was formed within the confines of the national hockey body.
This revelation surfaced lately after the Commonwealth Games debacle and although MHC had formed a panel to investigate the issues that caused the last placing in the World Cup, the report was never made public.
It seems that the Brotherhood, backed by a senior official conspired to rid the national coach of his responsibilities and had the clout to determine who coached them to the Asian Games.
Such was their strength that they could even get to determine who replaces who in the national set up.
And is the country so short of talent that we needed to bring in a foreigner as an Assistant Coach?
The fact is there is a mastermind behind all these and that person stooped so low to destroy the national agenda so as to enhance his position.
It was the "kampung" mentality that is the cancer of Malaysian Hockey and unless stemmed, the rule of "Brotherhood" will continue to prevail.
The fact that some top civil servants have also given backing to this grand plan is worrying as hockey is headed to a dark dimension with no light at the end of the tunnel.
There is no place for honest hardworking and passionate individuals as the Brotherhood has virtually done the same as the infamous 102 group that surfaced many years ago.
And do the states care? As so long as they can fill the President's ears with far fetched tales of deceit and contempt about some individuals, they warm the seats.
By the way what has happened to all the show cause letters issued to the former national coach, the two Vice Presidents and the star striker?
One player who turned his back on the nation was even given a release to play in the Hong Kong league when his reasons were "rest" to stay out of the team.
Whoever issued the release should be issued a show cause letter.
Or will someone else be issued a show cause for not acting on these show causes?
Or is it a case of "close one eye".
Or will someone else be issued a show cause for not acting on these show causes?
Or is it a case of "close one eye".
MOVING FORWARD
It is understood that in an unprecedented move, Sports Minister has decided on open recruitment for the job of DG MSN. Khairy has spoken to the Chief Secretary to the Government to see if he can advertise for applicants openly. Something rarely done for heads of government agency. "The open recruitment process will ensure only the most qualified will apply and be interviewed," said a source at KBS. This means even internal candidates will be put through a rigorous interview process. And there may be surprised from outside the system from the private sector. Asked about internal candidates, "Of course Shapawi is a front runner given his years of experience at MSN. But he will have to apply just like anyone else. If he gets the job, it will be because he made the best case during the interview process."
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