The topic is an interesting one, in that our approach to it has been one which has been cultivated over time. In developing an ethos for football, our players at times emulated the short passing, Brazilian style of play. we focused on individual 'stars' hence players were acclaimed for their individual skills, and poweress. Team style, systems were not readily endemic to our thinking and approach to the game.
Today we see aculture of players who are rewarded with a financial living by sigining pro contracts based on thier individual skills and talents. Once some of them are incolcated with this foreign based professional lifestyle, there seems to be an apparent lack of discipline to thier approach when called upon to represent TNT. The burning desire and approach to the game, prior to signing a contract, is not as forthcoming. I wonder if the desire to play for TNT is lost in the fact that they are more concern wwith not risking injury so as not to jepordize their professional career?
I would like to explore the psychological approach amongst players and the tensions they encounter as they decide what is a priority at any given time. I would hope that TTFA do have some insurance with Lloyds of London or some similar company to ensure that if aplayer gets injured in QCQ, that that player is adequately compensated. However, I think the psychological make up and approach encountered by each player is one that could be explored. Is anyone aware as to if the team has a sports psychologist avaliable to the players?
So the question of indiscipline football is complex and warrants some deep thinking. Extrinsic rewards like money and apts are short term fixs, the real catalyst for improvemnet and change in approach, must be one that is intrinsic for each and every player.
Respectfully submitted.