Thought of Wisdom by Yazid...

Yazid was the MOM for the 2009 Singapore Cup

"It's really not how much you're getting paid, but how you manage your money..." Geylang United goalkeeper Yazid Yasin. 

The former Lion City Cup-winning custodian recently saw himself being embroiled in a "that thing" case that saw two of his former teammates jailed.

Many lauded the action taken by the Eagles skipper after he was approached by reported straight to the relevant authorities which led to the conviction of Koreans Kim Jae Hong and Jeong Byung Euk.

While many seem to be fixated on the nagging scourge that has been bothering the whole setup, those words by the 32-year-old appeared to give us a view from another perspective.

The importance of managing your money probably should be something applicable to everyone, especially of that of those professional athletes whose career lifespan is short.

While efforts have been made to educate players, and officials alike about the danger of "that thing", it's also equally important to equip them with adequate knowledge to manage their finances properly.

Had we not heard a case of a player who got his contract terminated last year by his club over his alleged finance irregularities? And part of the reason was the failure to exercise prudence over his spending (as told).

As such, is it also a time for all to look into the area to educate the players in this financial management to avoid them falling into hard times after they hang up their boots?

(P.S: Having said that, I do come to know of a few players involving some sidelines outside the game in preparation for the time ahead and this should be encouraged with assistance provided, if necessary)