FAM Tresurer Dato' Cheong Keap Tai. resigned effectively September 10,2009. His resignation letter was accepted by FAM President Sultan Ahmad Shah who is currently in London. It is learnt that in the last FAM exco meeting wild allegations was directed at a particular member, which caught many by suprise. Much later during the meeting Dato Cheong was asked to explain to members on the allegations.
It was also learnt that Dato Cheong wrote a personal letter to Sultan Ahmad Shah on the matter and the ruler of Pahang requested him to provide substantial proof.
A new treasurer is expected to be appointed once Ahmad Shah returns from London, former Head of Finance , Ms Ampega will has been asked to assume Dato Cheong resposibilities.
Datuk Cheong formerly with PriceWaterhouse Coopers. Has been serving FAM since 2000.
Of course I am aware of the allegations but I am not going to disclose it here, untill I confront the person myself.
Sep 14, 2009
ONLY SEMI-FINALS EXIST IN SEA GAMES
Sometimes official are not aware of the SEA Games regulations or tournament rules. FAM can't set a quarter-finals target as they don't exist, only semi-finals spot is available. Maybe FAM officials are already feeling the pressure so much so they can even name a target that does not not exist. Relax la guys these is only Sea Games ! Please take your time and set new targets. I shall wait. Read harian metro story here.
SO WHAT IF A PRINTER LEADS AN ASSOCIATION ?
WHETHER IT'S A PRINTER, REPORTER, BLOGGER OR SENIOR CITIZEN THAT LEADS AN ASSOCIATION, IT'S NOT THE MATTER, WHAT MATTERS THE MOST PEOPLE MUST GET THE JOB DONE. TO PFAM I WILL SUGGEST TO FOLLOW THE FOOT STEPS OF PFA, THE WORLD'S LONGEST ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION. PFAM SHOULD HAVE A OPEN MIND ABOUT LEARNING, BUT IF EMPLOYED STAFF AND MEMBERS ARE ARROGANT THEN I AM SURE YOU WILL FACE THE WRATH OF THE PLAYERS AND MEDIA.
CASE STUDY
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) was formed on 2nd December 1907 and is the world’s longest established professional sportsperson’s union. The aims of the PFA are to protect, improve and negotiate the conditions, rights and status of all professional players by collective bargaining agreements.
The PFA has successfully achieved its aims since its formation and has continued to grow in respect and stature through a number of notable successes throughout its history. These successes, some of which have been achieved through the law courts of the land, have included in 1961 the maximum wage being abolished and in 1963 the retain and transfer system was ruled by the High Court to be contrary to the law of the land and subsequent negotiations with the Football League established a procedure to permit a player to join another club at the end of his contract. Clubs were only able to hold the registration of a player providing the terms offered were not less favourable than those in the previous contract. In 1978 a player’s right to move at the end of his contract was fully recognised with a more efficient procedure being established. An Appeals Committee with an independent chairman was set up to consider disputes arising from the question of a compensation (transfer) fee and the PFA is represented on this committee. Also, in 1978 the PFNC was established with equal representation of the PFA and the Football League under an independent chairman to meet on a regular basis and under this
CASE STUDY
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) was formed on 2nd December 1907 and is the world’s longest established professional sportsperson’s union. The aims of the PFA are to protect, improve and negotiate the conditions, rights and status of all professional players by collective bargaining agreements.
The PFA has successfully achieved its aims since its formation and has continued to grow in respect and stature through a number of notable successes throughout its history. These successes, some of which have been achieved through the law courts of the land, have included in 1961 the maximum wage being abolished and in 1963 the retain and transfer system was ruled by the High Court to be contrary to the law of the land and subsequent negotiations with the Football League established a procedure to permit a player to join another club at the end of his contract. Clubs were only able to hold the registration of a player providing the terms offered were not less favourable than those in the previous contract. In 1978 a player’s right to move at the end of his contract was fully recognised with a more efficient procedure being established. An Appeals Committee with an independent chairman was set up to consider disputes arising from the question of a compensation (transfer) fee and the PFA is represented on this committee. Also, in 1978 the PFNC was established with equal representation of the PFA and the Football League under an independent chairman to meet on a regular basis and under this
committee all matters affecting the game and players are discussed and no changes to a player’s conditions may be made without PFA agreement. This committee was renamed in 1992 to the PFNCC (Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee) to include the Football Association and the newly formed Premier League.
The PFA has been successful throughout its history in the challenges it has faced due to the strength of support from its members and there have been examples of this in recent times when the role of the PFA has been fully appreciated by its members who supported it in disputes with the Premier League, the Football League and the Football Association with regard to the PFA’s entitlement to a percentage of television revenue. In particular, in 2001 members were balloted with regard to strike action with a union record 92% return and 99% of those returned supported the union and industrial action if necessary. This show of support and strength for the Association enabled a satisfactory agreement to be reached and strike action was averted.
The PFA is a key member of the International Players’ Association, FIFPro, and was instrumental in the changes to the international transfer system following the Bosman ruling and negotiates with FIFA and the European Commission. We are also key members of the Professional Players’ Federation (PPF), a body of major sporting players’ associations.
The PFA is a key figure in all aspects of the professional game which affects its members and has added to its reputation on the principle of caring for the interests of the game as a whole, in addition to the interests of its members. We have also been successful in initiating a unique Community Programme and anti-racism campaigns as well as working with the Football League, the Premier League, the Football Association and the Football Foundation on charity and community initiatives.
The experience and expertise the PFA has gained since its formation ensures it is able to provide the best advice, representation and assistance in all aspects of a player’s career and beyond.
The PFA manages four main funds:
The PFA is a key member of the International Players’ Association, FIFPro, and was instrumental in the changes to the international transfer system following the Bosman ruling and negotiates with FIFA and the European Commission. We are also key members of the Professional Players’ Federation (PPF), a body of major sporting players’ associations.
The PFA is a key figure in all aspects of the professional game which affects its members and has added to its reputation on the principle of caring for the interests of the game as a whole, in addition to the interests of its members. We have also been successful in initiating a unique Community Programme and anti-racism campaigns as well as working with the Football League, the Premier League, the Football Association and the Football Foundation on charity and community initiatives.
The experience and expertise the PFA has gained since its formation ensures it is able to provide the best advice, representation and assistance in all aspects of a player’s career and beyond.
The PFA manages four main funds:
Benevolent Fund
This fund provides financial assistance for any member or dependant past or present who is facing financial hardship. There is also death benefit payable to the next of kin of any member in the event of his death whilst under contract, up to a maximum of £1million.
Accident Insurance Fund
This fund provides monies to ensure that all Premier League and Football League contracted players are covered under the PFA's Accident and Sickness Insurance Scheme in the event that they suffer a specific injury or illness which results in their permanent total disability to play professional football. This fund also pays a subsidy to both the Premier League and the Football League to ensure that every player has private medical insurance and immediate access to the best possible treatment. This fund also provides financial assistance to former members towards medical expenses and free places at Lilleshall Rehabilitation Centre.
Education Fund
Education Fund
This fund provides grants for training and qualifications for players once their careers are over. It also provides funding for the apprentice programme in both the Premier League and the Football League; the Premier League/PFA Community Fund and the Football League Trust with regard to community initiatives as well as our own dedicated Community Liaison Department; anti-racism programmes and the Sporting Chance Clinic which provides education, assessment and rehabilitation with regard to addiction issues.
PFA Enterprises Fund
This is the commercial arm of the PFA looking after the commercial interests of the Association and individual members with 20 business partners providing numerous services including exclusive car deals to financial and legal advice. The Commercial Department also sources player appearances and deals with the Press Association which provides employment for over 120 former members. The PFA Player Management Agency provides an unparalleled individual player representation service using the expertise of our 10 qualified FIFA licensed agents.
Givemefootball.com provides details of the different departments within the PFA which are available to current and former members and shows that the PFA is able to offer advice, guidance and representation on many matters including contractual issues; disciplinary issues; advice on Premier League, Football League, Football Association and FIFA regulations; legal and financial advice; education and vocational training; community; equity; coaching qualifications; commercial opportunities; physical and addictive assessment and rehabilitation facilities; insurance with regard to permanent total disablement from professional football.
The PFA is involved in every aspect of the professional game and www.givemefootball.com, the PFA’s official website, provides greater details and up-to-date information on the current activities of the Association.
PFA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Gordon Taylor OBE - Chief Executive
Chris Powell -Chairman (Leicester City)
Scott McGleish(Wycombe Wanderers)
Marcus Hahnemann(Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Gary Neville(Manchester United)
Darren Moore(Barnsley)
Colin Murdoc( Accrington Stanley)
Ben Sedgemore(Kings Lynn,Conference North)
Moritz Volz(Ipswich Town)
Clarke Carlisle(Burnley)
Chris Hope(Rushden & Diamonds)
Steve Guinan(Hereford United)
Phil Neville(Everton)
Givemefootball.com provides details of the different departments within the PFA which are available to current and former members and shows that the PFA is able to offer advice, guidance and representation on many matters including contractual issues; disciplinary issues; advice on Premier League, Football League, Football Association and FIFA regulations; legal and financial advice; education and vocational training; community; equity; coaching qualifications; commercial opportunities; physical and addictive assessment and rehabilitation facilities; insurance with regard to permanent total disablement from professional football.
The PFA is involved in every aspect of the professional game and www.givemefootball.com, the PFA’s official website, provides greater details and up-to-date information on the current activities of the Association.
PFA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Gordon Taylor OBE - Chief Executive
Chris Powell -Chairman (Leicester City)
Scott McGleish(Wycombe Wanderers)
Marcus Hahnemann(Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Gary Neville(Manchester United)
Darren Moore(Barnsley)
Colin Murdoc( Accrington Stanley)
Ben Sedgemore(Kings Lynn,Conference North)
Moritz Volz(Ipswich Town)
Clarke Carlisle(Burnley)
Chris Hope(Rushden & Diamonds)
Steve Guinan(Hereford United)
Phil Neville(Everton)
Sep 13, 2009
WILL THE TEAM DELIVER IN LAOS?
MALAYSIA defeated Lesotho 5-0 at the MBPJ Stadium on Friday but their leading men upfront Mohd Zaquan Adha Abdul Razak and Norsharul Idlan Talaha have yet to really click. Coach K.Rajagopal believes that his strikeforce should be given time. Read Eric Samuel report here.
Can these strikers deliver in Laos ?
Can these strikers deliver in Laos ?
Sep 7, 2009
PFA FORMED FOR ?
The Professional Footballer's Association of Malaysia (PFA Malaysia), slated for launching on Thursday, will look after the welfare of professional players in the Malaysian League (ML).PFA Malaysia general secretary E.R. Subramaniam said it would represent players in matters like salary payments, termination of contracts in mid-season, terms of contracts and others for the benefit of players."
All active players are eligible to register as members while retired players can register as affiliated members of PFA Malaysia," he told Bernama here Monday.Subramaniam said PFA would also look after the welfare of retired players by holding courses to equip them with other skills."Membership is also open to woman playing in the national league and those representing the states.
We will also educate young players on career as professional footballers."He said the formation of the association had approval from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and consent of its president Sultan Ahmad Shah."We had also received approval from the Sports Commissioner's Office on July 6 to legally form the association," he said.
PFA Malaysia will become a member of the Federation of International Associations of Professional Footballers (FIFPro), an international body like the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).FIFPro has 42 members worldwide including Japan, India, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
The Malaysian League had been saddled with a host of problems by associations like arrears in players wages and money owed to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), reported to be about RM5.4 million.
All active players are eligible to register as members while retired players can register as affiliated members of PFA Malaysia," he told Bernama here Monday.Subramaniam said PFA would also look after the welfare of retired players by holding courses to equip them with other skills."Membership is also open to woman playing in the national league and those representing the states.
We will also educate young players on career as professional footballers."He said the formation of the association had approval from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and consent of its president Sultan Ahmad Shah."We had also received approval from the Sports Commissioner's Office on July 6 to legally form the association," he said.
PFA Malaysia will become a member of the Federation of International Associations of Professional Footballers (FIFPro), an international body like the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).FIFPro has 42 members worldwide including Japan, India, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
The Malaysian League had been saddled with a host of problems by associations like arrears in players wages and money owed to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), reported to be about RM5.4 million.
Sep 3, 2009
Malaysia Go Down Fighting
THE Malaysian Under 23 lost narrowly 1-0 to Al Qadisyah, these is the second defeat for K.Rajagopal boys after going down 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Sunday.Rajagopal fielded second stringers, with likes of Bunyamin Umar, Aidil Zafuan and Zaquan Adha were on the bench.
"The boys played well and they fought hard, I played the reserves today and I rested some senior players for the match against Jordan ( On Sunday). So far the players been very committed and they are playing and working hard." said Rajagopal from Saudi Arabia.
"We want to keep the team for three years, now I am building from scratch and right now what is important is to get the combination right" said the former Selangor striker who played along with the late Mokhtar Dahari.
Many believe that Rajagopal and the charges might end the 20 year drought of gold medal but Rajagopal remains humble about Malaysia's chances, instead of focussing on the gold medal he wants to focus on forming a strong squad, which is not suprising because Malaysian players are famous for inconsistency when it matters the most.
Sep 2, 2009
UNDER 23 TO FOCUS ON FRIENDLIES
The national Under-23 squad will focus on international friendlies as their final preparation for the Sea Games in Laos from Dec 9 to 18.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad said the squad was not participating in any championship in the next three months.
"It is a request from national coach K. Rajagobal following a discussion with the technical committee, not to expose the squad's strength by participating in the pre-Sea Games championship in Laos next month," he told Bernama, here, today.
He said another reason was the spread of Influenza A(H1N1), which had also forced the cancellation of some planned competitions like the Merdeka Tournament and Inter-Continental Cup.
"If possible, we want to give our squad good exposure by participating in competitions but we have to consider the current situation."
Since Rajagobal took over as national coach in April, neither the Under-23 squad or national senior squad had participated in any competition except in friendly matches.
Azzuddin, however, said the friendly matches had prepared the squad for the Sea Games.
The last time Malaysia won a gold in football in the Sea Games was in 1989.
"Rajagobal should be given the time and space to develop a strong squad. As such, we do not want to set a target for him in Laos," he said.
On the national squad's 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia in a match in Riyadh Monday, Azzuddin said the result showed a narrowing deficit.
"Though we are at 152 in ranking compared to Saudi Arabia who are at 64, the result could be used to measure our strength. After all, the match was a last warm-up for the host before meeting Bahrain in the World Cup 2010 qualifying round," he said.
The national Under-23 squad will have another friendly match with Al-Qadisyah Club of Saudi Arabia early tomorrow morning before leaving for Jordan to meet the Jordanian national squad this Saturday -BERNAMA
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad said the squad was not participating in any championship in the next three months.
"It is a request from national coach K. Rajagobal following a discussion with the technical committee, not to expose the squad's strength by participating in the pre-Sea Games championship in Laos next month," he told Bernama, here, today.
He said another reason was the spread of Influenza A(H1N1), which had also forced the cancellation of some planned competitions like the Merdeka Tournament and Inter-Continental Cup.
"If possible, we want to give our squad good exposure by participating in competitions but we have to consider the current situation."
Since Rajagobal took over as national coach in April, neither the Under-23 squad or national senior squad had participated in any competition except in friendly matches.
Azzuddin, however, said the friendly matches had prepared the squad for the Sea Games.
The last time Malaysia won a gold in football in the Sea Games was in 1989.
"Rajagobal should be given the time and space to develop a strong squad. As such, we do not want to set a target for him in Laos," he said.
On the national squad's 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia in a match in Riyadh Monday, Azzuddin said the result showed a narrowing deficit.
"Though we are at 152 in ranking compared to Saudi Arabia who are at 64, the result could be used to measure our strength. After all, the match was a last warm-up for the host before meeting Bahrain in the World Cup 2010 qualifying round," he said.
The national Under-23 squad will have another friendly match with Al-Qadisyah Club of Saudi Arabia early tomorrow morning before leaving for Jordan to meet the Jordanian national squad this Saturday -BERNAMA
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