'If you don't have the experience, don't pretend to know'
KUALA LUMPUR: While pretty much of the world have finalised their domestic league fixtures months in advance, Malaysia is, once again, struggling to come out with its M-League calendar.
And the organiser, Malaysian Football League (MFL), has been slameed for lack of professionalism and poor planning.
Football critic Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli said the "uncertainty" reflects poor governance by the powers-that-be.
"We already know how many teams are competing. We should be able to release the fixtures. Once they are out early, people can plan properly," he said.
"Last year, there were too many last-minute changes. Some teams had already made travel arrangements, then the schedule changed. That's not professional.
"You ask clubs to be professional, but you can't even plan fixtures properly. What kind of example is that?
"If you don't have the experience, don't pretend to know. Go study how the Premier League or J-League do it.
"It's a professional league. Don't run it like amateurs," said Pekan.
Meanwhile, MFL chief executive officer Shazli Shaik said they are in the final stages of preparation and awaiting further details from the Asean Football Federation (Johor Darul Ta'zim and Selangor will compete in the Asean Club Championship).
The Super League is expected to kick off on Aug 8.
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