FAS to undergo major revamp - Azmin Ali

The Football Association of Selangor (FAS) will undergo a major revamp to ensure the association is led by competent and reliable individuals who can bring back the team to glory.

FAS President Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said he thanked the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah for the latter's advice while giving his assurance that he will take necessary action to ensure that the glory of Selangor football will be safeguarded and taken to even greater heights.

"I take full cognizance of the suggestion that I, as the FAS President, should introduce a new line-up that is independent of politics, based on merit, fresh, full of energy and capable of achieving results," he was quoted as saying in the statement issued Saturday.

"Indeed, just to reiterate the point, what is at stake is also the track record and the illustrious history of the Red Giants squad that must not be sacrificed because of the selfish actions of a few irresponsible people," added Mohamed Azmin who is also Selangor Menteri Besar.

The recent news and developments on Football Association of Selangor (FAS) has got me very WORRIED. I have also personally read the plight and comments from the fans of the Red Giants on my social media platforms who share the same concern as me. I strongly suggest a major REVAMP towards FAS. Excessive politics, old-fashioned way of doing things, over dependency on subsidy mentality needs to be REMOVED. The revamp involves a thorough look at the entire structure of the organization; Starting with updating the constitution to make it relevant with the current times, strategising not just the first team but the development of youth football and supporting facilities around the state, plus also adopting a comprehensive sports marketing approach that will enable the organization to earn a sustainable income for the future. We NEED a breath of FRESH air. The rich history of the Red Giants needs to be upheld and fought for. Time is limited and if the current Exco lineup aren't able to improve the situation within a short space of time, I suggest for them to respectfully move aside for a new competent team to revive the ailing organization. Subsequently, I request that the FAS President to introduce a new lineup that is independent of politics, based on merit, fresh, full of energy and capable of achieving results.

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Dec 23, 2016 at 3:32am PST

On the question of state funding, he said FAS must have a comprehensive sports marketing approach to enable the association to earn a sustainable income for the future without depending on funds from the state government anymore.

The Selangor Fans Club Coalition led by its President, Mohd Faizal Wahid, on Saturday, handed over the memorandum to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah which among others wanted the Sultan to intervene in the FAS management crisis.

On Friday, Tengku Amir Shah via his Instagram posting suggested that FAS must undergo a major revamp involving a thorough look at the entire structure of the organization and also its constitution to make it relevant with the current time. -- Bernama