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Below is an interview of Chairman Ambrose Rachier. The Interview was conducted by the Daily Nation. In the interview, Rachier explains why he should be re-elected.<\/p>\n
Question: Some club stakeholders are of the view that you have had your turn and you should not run. What are you planning to do differently this time round?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Answer:\u00a0I intend to embark on the last of my agenda which stakeholders will recall were; winning the league, returning fans to the stadia, acquiring a club bus, establishing a Sacco for players and members, establishing a functional secretariat, procuring sponsorship, building a stadium and a club house.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Q.\u00a0What would you consider your greatest achievements?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: Winning the Kenyan league title three consecutive times and the procurement of a five year SportPesa sponsorship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Q:.\u00a0What are some of your unmet goals?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A:Putting up of a stadium and club house and establishing a health insurance scheme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Q:\u00a0With the sponsorships we have, why are there still claims of financial problems?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: Because of the huge accumulated debt over the years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Q: Calls for structured membership seem to be largely ignored. What are your plans?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: Structured membership efforts have been stultified\u00a0first by lack of understanding of this concept. Secondly, a culture of unwillingness to pay for membership. Certain members campaigned against the payment of Sh500. Very few fans were willing to pay their suggested Sh100.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Q:\u00a0Most established clubs are going the seasonal ticket way. Are we headed there?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: Yes we are. We will educate our members on the merits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0Q:\u00a0\u00a0The never ending debate about sale of club merchandise\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: It has been bedevilled by the lack of enforcement of the Kenyan Intellectual Property law that of patents and trademarks. Piracy kills profits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Q:\u00a0\u00a0How will you address hooliganism?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: Fighting the vice is the responsibility of the State. Hooligans should be arrested and prosecuted, clubs lack the capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Q:\u00a0What about health insurance for players?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: We are committed to providing a scheme for the players.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Q:\u00a0 It\u2019s my opinion that the club is top-heavy, any plans of cutting down on redundant posts ?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: I can\u2019t agree more with you, but our efforts have been vehemently resisted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0Q:\u00a0 Where do you see Gor Mahia in the next 10 years?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A: Like Barcelona. I returned recently from Spain to learn how Real Madrid and Barcelona operate in the La Liga.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n