From rising star to spectator, but Powell could be back

[Mosiah]

"It is our view that it is something deeper, and without demonising the youngster, we will appoint a committee to carry out a full investigation to determine his reasons, as we believe that there has been some influence and he, being a youngster, has turned out to be the victim," Burrell said.

"He is a young man who needs guidance. When we discover the real reason, we will deal with it befitting of the offence, but certainly, this is the time young Alvas needs our help as a federation. It is unfair to see a youngster's career be destroyed by others, and those responsible must pay the penalty," Burrell added.

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/l...FxaK8.facebook

[Mosiah]

Hmmm, I've been told by dependable sources that Schafer is not the kind of coach to push around.

I hope it does not come to an "either him or me" situation!

[Sir X]

Agreed ,look how dem defend dem wife beata


Attack to woman[edit]
On Saturday 6 August 2011, on the pub "El Bembe" in Bogotá, Gómez attacked an unidentified woman. According to witnesses Gómez hit the woman at least four times at 11 p.m. near the entrance of the pub where he was accompanied by the woman minutes before.[2]
When the facts were known, Gómez released a communication asking for forgiveness for his behavior and resigned to his participation as a member of the technical committee of the U-20 World Football Championship.[3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hern%C...ADo_G%C3%B3mez

[Sir X]

Well if the coach says no,its no.

[Mosiah]

Maybe Schafer doesn't have all the facts himself!

[Gamma]

did not hear that story but my thinking was along those lines .......

powell felt that he was spoken to in a way that he did not like.

[Mosiah]

powell felt that he was spoken to in a way that he did not like.

I'm not saying that the players should be spoken to any old way, but I know some youngsters in Jamaica who can't hold down a regular job because they just don't feel the boss has a right to talk to them AT ALL if 4 out of 5 mornings that week they have been late.

I hope that is not what's happening here.

[Gamma]

well if you are a youngster, who equips you with the experience or nous to differentiate? would they talk to the neighbourhood don like that? if not why not?

not suggesting schaeffer adopt the don approach in that material particular but more a reflection on what it takes to garner respect from some of these young people...

[Rudi]

does Portmore get a sell-on fee?. Forgiveness is such a wonderful magnanimous Christian gesture. Good to see the powers that be embracing it.
All is well in JA.

[Peter R]

It is unfair to see a youngster's career be destroyed by others, and those responsible must pay the penalty,~ Capt. Burrell

It would appear the Captain knows the outcome of the committee's findings, even before they've been appointed!

[Peter R]

Unless, he is making a general statement... but in the context of the article, I don't think so.

[Jangle]

I thought so too. Why bother with a committee? Making these absolute statements sometimes paints one into a corner.