The unsustainable 'give fish' model

Chiefs amongst struggling clubs
Chiefs amongst struggling clubs

There is a rising and dangerously unsustainable tendency where desperate BTC Premiership clubs are constantly being given fish. But these handouts have a short-life span, and instead, clubs should, learn how to fish to ensure their viability, argues Mmegi Sport's MQONDISI DUBE

There is scarcity of ‘fish’ in the local market, which has left clubs with no options but accept being spoon-fed.  It is hardly an ideal situation, but faced with crippling financial challenges, it has been the only way out.

Nearly all the 16 BTC Premiership clubs are out with their begging bowls, ready to accept whatever penny will drop into the bowl.

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