FOOTBALL FANS DESPERATE FOR FC FASSELL

As the first phase of the Liberia Football Association Cellcom-sponsored National League comes to an end this month, soccer fans and supporters of one of Liberia’s finest clubs, FC Fassell as well as soccer lovers, are calling for the team’s return.

In an interview with this paper at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS), fans expressed their desires to see Fassell playing again because of the level of improvements she has and continues to contribute to the Liberian football sector and to the nation’s peace building process. A fan of BYC affirmed that both the FA and Fassell were in error for the suspension and court method, respectively and that the best way forward is to resolve the matter amicably. A fan of LISCR FC like most of the soccer followers interviewed stated that the FA was wronged for suspending the Club instead of suspending the players or officials involved in the referee saga. He then called on the FA to see reasons to bring the Club back to status quo and let the good of the game prevail.

As you can recall, the Liberia Football Association after an Executive Committee meeting on March 31, 2012 suspended FC Fassell for failing to pay her debt relating to a fine that was levied against her for her players brutalizing match officials during a league match last year. FC Fassell Management in response took the FA to court putting halt to some national league activities around the Country. Rumors have it that, thru the intervention of some major stakeholders and senior government officials, a meeting was held and that all were settled between the both parties. Up to now, FC Fassell is still facing suspension.

On the morning of May 10, 2012, the Tusa Field sports pitch in Gardnersville was a scene of amazement when fans of FC Fassell gathered to watch a re-union match between officials of FC Fassell and the playing body. Supporters were happy to see their boys back in actions, proving to them that all was well and their team is at the verge of making a comeback.

Whether or not the FA will listen to the true followers of football in Liberia, is a question that is yet to be answered.