I am not for one moment suggesting, implying, or accusing any of the Cayman Islands Football Association’s (CIFA) executive of any wrongdoing in the way they have conducted the board’s running of football here in the Cayman islands.

However, what has concerned me is the seemingly lack of transparency in their past operations and their silence over the Jeffery Webb law suits.

It is my opinion that unless a new broom sweeps the existing executive committee into the nearest refuse bin they will have no hope of obtaining any sponsorship that they will need to keep football alive and going forward here in the Cayman islands.

Where is the funding coming from that is urgently needed for the junior football and the progressive resurgence in Women’s Football?

Jeffery Webb is history no matter now whether he is found Guilty or Not Guilty.

CIFA must regroup and even form a new association to govern Cayman Islands Football that is untainted and run by persons held by this community with respect.

These persons must love the sport with their heart and mind they will roll up their sleeves and put Cayman Islands football firmly back on the map.

At the moment, not just here, but the world looks upon our football as a breeding ground for corruption because of the people associated with Jeffery Webb. It is not going to go away unless a new broom sweeps it clean.

Rumours are running amuck that even our local club presidents have taken bribes.

It is very serious and the silence from the present CIFA is DEAFENING!!

In an article recently published by the BBC is has the headline “Fifa admits scandal deters new sponsors”

From BBC
“Fifa has admitted the corruption scandal is putting off new World Cup sponsors and plans to hold a summit with existing backers in August.
Secretary-general Jerome Valcke said: “The current situation doesn’t help to finalise any new agreements.”
Earlier, key sponsor Visa lambasted Fifa for a “lack of awareness” of the seriousness of corruption charges.
This week, Fifa said it would set up an 11-strong taskforce to examine the issue of corruption.
The August meeting was first suggested by major sponsors, Mr Valcke said.
“Clearly, there were a number of sponsors, mainly three, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Visa, who… sent a letter to Fifa, asking for information,” he said.
“Two or three days ago we received a letter from all of them offering to meet together, so there will be a meeting next month.”
Visa chief executive Charlie Scharf on Thursday expressed his concern over the situation, telling investors his payments company sought partnerships with those “who think and act like us”.
He said it tried to hold the highest standards, but did not believe Fifa was living up to those.”
For more: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-33649448

Mr Scharf’s full remarks are: “We view the stewardship of our company, our brand, and our clients with the utmost importance and try to hold ourselves to the highest standards.
“We seek to partner with those who think and act like us. I don’t believe that Fifa is living up to these standards. Furthermore, their subsequent responses are wholly inadequate and continue to show its lack of awareness of the seriousness of the changes which are needed.
“To this end, we believe two things need to happen to ensure credible reform. First, an independent, third-party commission led by one or more impartial leaders is critical to formulate reforms. Second, we believe no meaningful reform can be made under Fifa’s existing leadership.
“Football itself is a great sport with which we are proud to be associated. We want to be proud to be associated with Fifa and hope and look forward to working with them to that end.”
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If this is happening to Fifa it must be happening to CIFA. If the executives love the sport here they will see the game is bigger than they are and resign forthwith.

To help them I will even buy the broom.