Love, not money, drives Haiti coach

haitiwebs · #1 (**permalink**) 03-04-04, 09:56 AM

SUMMARY:

(Special Thanks to Balladeur for researching this article)

MIAMI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Most soccer managers would insist on discussing money before signing a contract; former United States defender Fernando Clavijo has taken on coaching Haiti in return for nothing more than the respect of his charges.

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Cassa Boubou · #2 (**permalink**) 03-05-04, 03:01 PM

I think that is very admirable on his part. But I don't quiet understand why The FHF can't pay him the bare minimum. They have been getting record purse from the games played in Florida and outside of taking care of the players, what else are they spending the money in?

I seriously don't want him to feel "use "and walk out in the middle of this qualifiers. That can be a big blow for our football. We must keep him happy and I'm sure that he will bring professionalisism to the players. Something we dearly lack and need for the success of our football.

balladeur · #3 (**permalink**) 03-05-04, 04:36 PM

I still can figure who exactly is paying Clavijo's salary. From an interview I hear from radiosoleil.com, Dr. Jn Ba said sponsors would pay his contract. Specifically, The focus group and Air D'Haiti and that payment of the coach was out of his hands. Recently, I heard that the partnership between these two has been disolved. Regardless, like CassaBoubou mentioned they should of been able to pay the men. It is really sad, we just can't seem to keep a sustained effort when it comes to football administration.

Take care

Bala.