Our football standards are going down
Monday, February 17, 2014
Well, he was entitled to his opinion, and the fact of the matter is that we watch and interpret football differently. As much as we can sugar coat, the game did not live to expectation and it led to some people questioning the quality and standards of our football. This game stroked a debate that went on and on about the standard of our football, and comparisons with yesteryears came up.
I threw in my two cents worth into the debate. Having watched and religiously followed local football from a tender age in the late 80s, I felt I could form an opinion. Personally, I started watching local football in the late 80’s when I stayed with my uncle who at the time played for Township Rollers. I attended almost all Township Rollers training sessions and games. Obviously, it then naturally followed that I would support Township Rollers. As to whether I still support it, is another issue for another day.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...