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| The FAS logo at Jalan Besar Stadium years ago |
I think being the president of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) is one of the toughest roles in the republic.
Being tasked with helming a high-profile sport like football, one must be a brave person, ready to put themselves under intense public scrutiny.
After all, have we not seen over the years that whosoever holds this position is put to task when things are not going our way?
A ROLE THAT DEMANDS RESILIENCE
Of late, a report by The Straits Times stated that Lion City Sailors owner Forrest Li is "seriously considering" the presidency of the local game's governing body.Since nothing is confirmed at this stage, it is premature to draw any tangible conclusions.
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However, given the high-profile nature of the role, one must constantly be in the spotlight, prepared to brace and face challenges from all directions.
It is definitely not a role for someone who is accustomed to staying low-profile.
A LEADERSHIP EXAMPLE FROM TAIWAN
Perhaps any potential candidate should take a leaf from Jeffrey Koo Jr., the scion of the Koo family of Taiwan.Besides being the club owner of CTBC Brothers - the reigning champions of the Taiwanese professional baseball league - Koo concurrently serves as the president of the local baseball association (note: the above-mentioned league and association are two separate bodies).
Known to be a baseball fanatic since he was young, Koo also owns a significant stake in CTBC Financial Holding, one of Taiwan's largest financial institutions.
With such strong financial prowess, Koo never shies away from spending big, so long as it is what it takes to bring success to the sport of baseball in Taiwan.
From providing the best available facilities for his players to rewarding them lavishly for any success they achieve, Koo spares no expense.
A THANKLESS ROLE
To sum things up, the role of the FAS president demands a leader who is resilient, committed, and ready to face tough challenges at any given time. The right person must be prepared to step up and make a lasting impact.Strictly speaking, it is, after all, a thankless role.
- 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎'𝒔 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒍 -
📊 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 ➡️ 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬.
I wholeheartedly agree that the role of president of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) is indeed a hot seat. While many feel inclined to comment and critique from the sidelines—often with relentless criticism of the incumbent—very few are willing to step up and accept the challenge themselves.This position is far from easy; it entails navigating relentless public scrutiny and the immense pressure to deliver tangible results. It demands not only resilience but also a clear vision and the courage to make bold decisions.The crucial question is: who is truly prepared to take on this daunting responsibility?As we approach the upcoming FAS Council election, set for this year as the current council's term concludes in April, I hope to see candidates who are ready to embrace this challenge and lead Singapore football toward a promising future.
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