There is a growing concern about the state of the Philippine Professional League after the exit of well-known Philippine football clubs. Here’s how to address the situation.
Mike Boyo says creating a second and third division is a must. I agree. A lot of people want to play football, but they aren’t up to playing top-level football. Most are college graduates, so they can no longer play for their school team.
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It’s far less expensive to run a second or third division team than to run a top-level pro team. At the second and third levels, players can work and play simultaneously. Giving then a little support in the form of a transportation allowance will suffice to attract many players.
Play games on the weekends, and also consider playing games on the same field. Have a consistent start time, say 1 p.m., on Saturdays and Sundays.
Lower divisions can be organized regionally. Because football is a business, we need a system where teams can sell/trade players from one club to another.
Conclusion? We can have many teams, team owners, sponsors, and players taking part in this beautiful game, and we can do it under one umbrella, The Philippine Football Federation (PFF).
It’s not the time to point fingers or blame others for our football problem! We must find solutions to grow and sustain football in our country
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