The fact that this problem has plagued the most successful club last season is a pointer to the sorry state of football management in the country. The administration of the game needs to be improved and player-management relations should be based on trust and professional respect. How should this happen? Club managers and players should strike an agreement at the beginning of the season as to who should be paid what. The agreement should clearly spell out how much should be paid to players from the prize money earned from winning a competition.
Such matters should be dealt with at the beginning of the season to avoid the current problems bedevilling GU. It seems there was no prior agreement on how much should be paid to GU players for winning the P1 million be MOBILE top prize. Despite this, we urge GU management not to give ultimatums to players. Players are entitled to demand better winning bonuses, especially when no amount had been agreed before hand. After all, they are the ones who actually kicked the ball and won matches that gave the club the P1 million prize. They are the ones who turned potential and dreams to reality. Because our set-up is not professional, more often than not, players sacrifice a lot to serve a club and win titles. Often they have to accept limited incentives until the team performs well and wins awards. That is why the GU management needs to treat the players with respect. The language of take-it-or-leave should not be used to players who have made the club the envy of many with their dedication.
