Thursday, June 27, 2024
Indonesia Plans Ahead
I may have mentioned once or twice the lack of forward planning that exists in the corridors of power in Indonesian football. There are separate bodies which look after the league (LIB) and the national team(s) (BTN) and from the outside it looks like they don't communicate too often. This explains why the league will continue while the national team is competing in the AFF Championship or attempting to qualify for the World Cup.
But now...wow!
At a recent meeting the LIB put forward a three year schedule which took into account the national team's requirements as well as domestic affairs. This is revolutionary stuff! In theory, one season will morph effortlessly into another one with teams able to budget accordingly, much like they do in the rest of the world. Hopefully, it means no more last minute changes to fixtures to accommodate internationals.
It's early days of course and I have yet to see any meat on the bones but eliminating uncertainty has to be a good thing for national team coach STY, Liga 1 and everyone involved in forward planning and it sets out a bold marker for the future.
Ah yes, the future. Notice the plan covers the next three years. Call me a hoary old cynic but could that be because that is what remains of the current PSSI head's time in office?
