Last night ( 09-10-11) at the special meeting which was held at the Barbados Olympic Association's ( BOA) office, it was clear that the representative from one such club ( Barbados Lumber Company UAC) had an issue with the players of the senior national team.
Waiting for absolute silence, this individual loudly proclaimed her DISTASTE,DISGUST and total DISREGARD for the team which she opined has caused the BNA and the local netball fraternity nothing but sorrow. Referring to the team as THAT GROUP, she further added that she was not and will never support the team and that if she was in a position to assist said team,she wouldn't.
BLUE,yellow,black vs GREEN,yellow,black.....
The senior netball team or any national team selected is a representative of ALL netballers living within whichever country the sport is being played,despite what people may think. It was shocking to hear it being said by this individual that based on the general perception of the team,it CANNOT and WILL NOT represent her. Maybe if one of the colours were GREEN instead of BLUE, that would make a difference!!!!!
While her opinion clearly matters to her and the small supporting cast which was seated to her left( COW Rangers), it was shocking that none of the seven member Board who has silently supported what was said,never asked for THE APOLOGY which was requested by the senior coach or the general membership in attendance.
It is ridiculous to think that these same individuals who in times past were seen as go-to persons by these said netballers, are now trashing them.
What is apparent is that the 2011 senior national team is on it's own and maybe have been for the past few months. It's also ironic that the lone national team which can bring any recognition to our country,does not and will never get the total support from it's governing body.
Maybe the garbage spewed out last night was said by one but the thought process was there for many.
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