There are continuing problems with the womens’ side in terms of culture. I really wonder where the problem lies: are there are couple of “leaders” in the squad with influence? Is it a cultural thing within NZF? Is it a gender issue as it relates to mens organisations not understanding what women footballers want? Why is it different between mens and womens football? The team has had both male and female coaches, not sure what sexual orientation they have been or even if that could be an issue.
As an ex administrator, if I was NZF and confident in our processes I would take a good close look at identifying the “troublemakers” (if that is what they really are) and get rid of them, now is a good time.
As an ex administrator, if I was NZF and confident in our processes I would take a good close look at identifying the “troublemakers” (if that is what they really are) and get rid of them, now is a good time.
For mine, part of the problem is the administration/.management side of the organisation turning a blind eye to this kind of thing. Pragnell and co have largely ignored or underplayed a variety of complaints over the years and this is what happens.
A clean out from the top down could well be useful, but also risky.