Former women’s head coach Jamaal Shabazz says he does not believe that the running of local football is being led by a one-man show. In fact, he says the open discussion forum hosted by the T&T Football Association Saturday at Naparima College and his interactions with TTFA President David John-Williams suggests that there is a process of change in how business is conducted at the governing body.
“The question of the new TTFA being a man and his dog walking down the road, that time has passed. In Mr Warner’s words, he used to say the politics of Mao Tse-tung is dead and Mao Tse-tung is dead. And with this new administration led by David John-Williams, I think it is important for us to go past the politics of Mao Tse-tung and let us collectively find ways to solve our problems.”
Shabazz reflected that while he and individuals such as Keith Look Loy served under the Warner administration, they were strong enough to hold their hands up and say “No Sir” whenever they in disagreement with some of his decisions. And Shabazz said it was important that there be ongoing collective consultations and he was confident this approach will follow under John-Williams and the TTFA Board.