Comments on: Bolivia’s New Coach

By: eduardo

eduardo — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 17:49:40 +0000

In Bolivia, playing and starring in football is one of the ways to “make it”. I believe at one point, Jose Alfredo Castillo was making $20,000/month. Even in Bolivia, the top players make at least $5,000/month. They don’t know how to handle success or recognition.

Send the players abroad where there is much more at stake. I doubt that Ronald Raldes at Rosario Central is partying much, as there is much more at stake and others who want his spot in the starting lineup.

By: Dr. Octagon

Dr. Octagon — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 16:32:56 +0000

And for god’s sake, enclose the players in a camp far away of civilization, so they forget about booz and women, and they can finally concentrate on playing. - AlwaysBolivia on “Bolivian Football”

I agree. What is it with these kids? Arce and that talented defender got kicked off the team for drinking and missed the U-20 competition in Colombia. Which as it turns out, though Bolivia only got 1 pt. for a draw with Venezuela, could have easily “Possibly” qualified for the next round. Would they have made it to the Netherlands? Probrably not. But still. Was it with these kids. Is it the equivalent of “I’m on the national team, lets get chicks?” That’s no way to improve your career, I say.

By: MB

MB — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 09:45:31 +0000

Here we go again. Ever time I speak about this topic I get, let’s say, very excited! Once again, they decide to go back to someone who has proven to be “not” the right person to lead the team. Ovidio Mesa has had his glory days as player, but non as trainer.

Why don’t they just look for some unknown, well schooled, person to head the team. And for god’s sake, enclose the players in a camp far away of civilization, so they forget about booz and women, and they can finally concentrate on playing.

Like I said, just a bit, excited.