Savio Messias Is GFA Secretary
-zena costa
The fact that Passion, and a never- say- die hard slog emerges victor
above Mafia, Politics and Pedigree in the election of Savio Messias to his
second term as secretary GFA, is a triumph and a well deserved one. Not only
for Messias, but for Goan Football and for all matters sporting . The fact
that he was voted in unanimously by the panel of 16 who got their place
thanks to votes from the nurseries of our football-village clubs, makes it a
victory the football fraternity ought to attach importance to.
Speaking to this writer, above the din of what sounded like merriment
Messias took a minute off to remark" I want to build upon and consolidate
the areas in which I have laid the base in the last four years".
Messias' first term as secretary, has been a time of sweeping changes;
daunting obstacles and plenty of hurdles and impediments courtesy the Aiff.
To his credit, Messias has taken all blows firmly on chin, rising to each
new challenge. More of a Hands- on- Worker than 'Thinker';he has
effectively Converted ideas and ideals into policies appropriate to Goan
football.with deep focus on youth development. And it is a matter of pride
for every Goan that our tiny state is today, the number one state in the
country. A success story the fine panel of 16 is competent of taking Goan
football to further heights.Messias who was a lone worker until a few days
ago can now rely on a well balanced team
In a press release, prior to ballot vote Sporting Clube de Goa's Peter Vaz
who was in the present day named
Vice president accurately summed up then outgoing GFA secretary s the most
dynamic secretary the GFA has ever had. "Messias not only managed day to day
affairs by devoting all his time, but was also instrumental in securing
commercial sponsorships for the long neglected lower divisions and age group
tournaments. Most importantly, with his constant efforts, he achieved the
distinction of securing additional land allocation from the Goa Government
for the GFA stadium at Duller, an issue that was pending during the tenure
of the three previous committees." Said Vaz.
Whilst the committee with the likes of the 'GFA's Conscience' José Antonio
Botelho; is any secretary's dream. The office bearers following electing of
President Joaquin Alemao are a fine lot.
Elected Unanimously this day:
Secretary -Savio Messias, Treasurer John Dias, Asst, Secretary: Jaju
fernandes,
Vice presidents: Peter vaz, Elvis Gomes, Sandeep Jaques, Vinod Parkott
Co-opted: DR. Susana de Sousa, Anthony John D'Costa, and Lector Mascarenhas
As a football writer passionate about the jogo Bonita- I am more optimistic,
fuller of hope than the day I keyed in my first match report. Certain that
from now on. (Excluding Alemao's pathetic dole- to village clubs-I give you
50,000 and you give me your vote!!!)Am gladdened that Goan football will be
run by Goans and not by New Delhi. Confident than ever before that Goa's
best football days lie ahead for.
In the next 4 years the super sixteen who come from all walks of life, may
or may not hold a position more respected than they do today.. But there is
no 'title' (along with all of us who truly love football,) they wear more
proudly than that of Goenkars, who simply love the beautiful game.-
Football.
