No need for the local lovers and stalwarts of the sport to be reiterating the many deficiencies, and possible remedies at this point, for their calls all seem to be falling on deaf ears. One gets the sense that no one is really taking time to listen.
The local federation continues with its "restructuring program", and while I would avoid being overly critical of such an effort, I maintain the belief that the process should not be unduly dragged along - as is currently the case.
Vincy football has been slumping for some time now; and whereas we have achieved a number of fair rankings over the past several years - 95th (1995), 93rd (1996), 85th (2006), and 73rd (2007) - we have for the most part been unable to sustain such achievements. This is sufficient evidence of the main deficiencies within the sport at this juncture: A weak football structure; unfulfilled/ no strategic direction and vision; and lack of administrative creativity.
Seen below are our month-to-month rankings for 2010. Take a good look. Anything to be proud of?
| Date | FIFA Ranking position |
| December 2010 | 142 |
| November 2010 | 139 |
| October 2010 | 126 |
| September 2010 | 153 |
| August 2010 | 160 |
| July 2010 | 160 |
| May 2010 | 163 |
| April 2010 | 164 |
| March 2010 | 166 |
| February 2010 | 168 |
| January 2010 | 168 |
Football in SVG has truly had a miserable year. We therefore need some answers and actions for the new year from our local football federation. The 'Grassroots Football' initiative is very applaudible, but we need to have some serious substance added to the overall development of the sport across the island.
The question therefore is: What would it truly take to get Vincy football to the place where it belongs?
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