Polack: Gor Mahia have not trained in 11 days
Gor Mahia coach Steve Polack says his players have downed their tools and have not been training. Indeed Gor Mahia which usually plays friendlies during international breaks, have been unusually inactive. Its an issue that ought to concern fans as Tusker appear to have hit top form and are determined to wrestle the title from Gor Mahia
Additional reporting from goal.com
The British coach reveals to Goal his players have downed tools for the last 11 days owing to unpaid salaries
Gor Mahia coach Steven Polack has admitted they have not trained for the last 11 days.
Speaking exclusively to Goal, the British coach says he will not fault the players for taking the decision not to train because of unpaid salaries and asked the club management to move in and sort out the mess.
“We are not in a good position, we have not trained for two weeks, everybody knows we have not been training, we only trained two weeks ago,” Polack told Goal.
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“We haven’t trained and it really hurts me but I can do nothing, I am committed to the club but it is unfortunate we are in this situation, I don’t know what to do, I am sitting here and we cannot train.
“I am hoping the team will resume training as soon as possible because we have a match the coming weekend, we have not trained for eleven days now and the situation is not good at all for the team and the players.”
Asked whether he will reprimand the players for skipping training, Polack told Goal: “I am not angry with the players for skipping training because of all they are asking for his salary which they need to be paid.
“The players are demanding their rights and I can understand for the players because they have done nothing wrong, they need money to pay bills, I cannot be angry for them, but the officials need to sort out the issues.
“They can only train when they receive money, they want money, we can’t train until they get their money, so the situation is bad, I will wait for the players to come back to training, so, for now, I am relaxing and walking around the streets of Nairobi.”
When reached for comment, Gor Mahia CEO Omondi Aduda admitted the players have not been attending training because of the financial situation at the club.
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“There is nothing new, absolutely nothing new, the issue is all about money and I think the best way to solve the crisis we are facing now is to look for money,” Aduda told Goal.
“We are trying to see how best we can sort out the mess but it can only be solved if we get money, the players need the money and we don’t have money, so until we get the same, the problem will not end.”
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards are currently struggling financially following the exit of betting firm SportPesa, who were the title sponsors for the two Kenyan giants.
GMAF targets to reach at least 25,000 K’Ogalo supporters who can contribute 200/- annual membership fee and then 125/- per month or 1700/- per year.
The money raised by the fund is for paying the salaries of players and technical bench.
K’Ogalo fans, let us join hands and be the sponsors of our club.
To contribute:
KCB Pay Bill 522522
Account 1267562560
Then forward M-PESA message to 0748844410 for reconciliation of records.
For more information text 0748844410
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Gor Mahia Augmentin Fund
https://t.me/gmaf1219
GMAF Contributions
85 Contributors
GRAND TOTAL KSh.142,386
When we started fundraising for Gor Mahia, somebody called Nyanjom referred to us as fraudsters in Twitter. What efforts has Nyanjom made towards raising salaries for players and the technical bench?
Indeed we were called frauds, but let us just Focus even Jesus pardoned his killers. We in GMAF have a mission and we shall make it. May the many fans of Gor join us in this endevour.
It seems Rachier has thrown in the towel. Remember how he told us that if he left the club, sponsors would also leave?
Very far from the truth.
His authorization letter (see previous post) shows he’s thinking outside the box, receptive to new strategies.
Mimi na sponsor Gor Mahia.
Je WEWE?
To contribute:
KCB Pay Bill 522522
Account 1267562560
Then forward M-PESA message to 0748844410 for reconciliation of records.
For more information text 0748844410
GMAF Caring for K’Ogalo Boldly, Transparently and Directly
Me: I was retrenched in September so I can’t be a sponsor
Back to Rachier: I strongly believe he should publicly address the issues raised by Polack.
Pole @Jatingare we pray that things get better for you.
Hopefully then you’ll spare something for Gor Mahia then.
GMAF has made it affordable at 125/- monthly after registering for 200/-.
Brother, Continue with your good spirit in GMAF, you will meet your dreams.
Follow these links to join GMAF Telegram
and WhatsAppp groups:
Gor Mahia Augmentin Fund
https://t.me/gmaf1219
https://chat.whatsapp.com/K3c9AtUyg2GHHzNnTXu1kQ
Even Jasego disappeared from the scene? What happened or what is happening Jasego, situation is really worrying
The beauty about GMAF is that you see your payment reflected daily on the Wall. I am encouraged.
There is someone here who usually claims to be the “Mr fix it” for the team… he promised us a sponsor would be unavailed on a certain week. It’s now almost two months. He has been silent from this blog ever since things got elephant. Can I tell you why? Contrary to what most bloggers believe, he has zero say in Gor. Just a wannabe who depends on heresay like everyone else!!
the 2nd in command you mean