The need for a cordial working relationship between the Management of Plateau United and Sports Writers Association of Nigeria,SWAN, Plateau Chapter,has been emphasized.
This emphasis came from the New Technical Adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote at a news conference with the Sports Writers to outline his plans for the second stanza of the season.
Gbenga Ogunbote, highlighted the need for there to be a cordial relationships between the club and Sports Writers, as they are partners in progress.
“The media is very important to the uplifting of the club as people read what you write, listen to you on radio and television, so if the management does not relate well with the media, its dangerous for the team. Sports Writers are image makers of any club thus an integral part of the set up”.
The gaffer further appealed to the Sports Writers to always liaise with the club hierarchies for clarification on issues, so as to be on the same page.
“I assure you that SWAN will always be accorded the needed respect as an integral part of Sports set-up, no club can thrive without the positive impact of the media, be rest assured of our corporation but you have to report with ‘human face’ as you are launders not destroyers of club image with your reportage”
The impact the Chairman will make on the team, he exuded confidence that things will be done in the right way.
‘Our Chairman is a seasoned Sports administrator who has seen it all, so we’ll tap from his experience to forge ahead, get the team stabilize though we all have to collectively come together to get the club back to its glory days through good behaviour from the fans, positive reportage and beautiful play from the players. We don’t need closed door games now or banishment, we can put up our best behaviour for excellent results”.
The former Giwa Fc of Jos coach, thereafter gave kudos to the Chairman, Dr Alhassan Yakmut, for putting right pegs in round holes for better performance as he equally assured of great synergy between all the players for a better second stanza of the league.
On his own part, the Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter, Alfred Saiki, commends the new Technical Adviser for knowing the importance of sports Writers to the success of the team and promised that the Association will give its maximum support to the team as they fight to escape the drop and fight to finish at a respectful position.
Credit: Nathaniel Mobolade,SSIMEDIA.
