Hi,

This is an inspiring news and a big plus for Gambian soccer. Like Yus, I have watched three of Jatto's matches with Willem 11, including the one he scored a header against Ajax. There was nothing better than sitting before the Tv hearing the commentator say "Jatto Ceesay from the Gambia". I wish Arthur well and hope that he succeeds. There are other players doing exceptionally well such as Ebou Sillah in Belgium, Edrisa Sonko who just transfered from Belgium to Holland on a Loan, in fact he scored on his first game in Holland.

Regarding Alhagi Sillah, he was agreat inspiration to me as a young Coach in the Gambia, he was always available to help. I should also pay tribute to my other colleagues like Sang Ndong, Pa faye, Bonu Johson, Ebrima Bojang(saraba), Sam Thorpe to name a few. These are wonderful people who work tirelessly to better the talents of players. They really deserve commendation. They have really played a great role in my coaching back home. I cannot forget my 'koto" Ebou Njie of Hawks.

When Ebou Colly discussed the vicious manner in which Gibril Saye was massacred, I sat back and reflected on the life of a humble and decent man. I had the opportunity of attending two coaching courses with Saye. I am really honored to have known this wonderful person. As I write I have a picture taken in March of 1994 during the Futuro coaching course With Saye calmly standing on the edge. I find it unbeleiveable that anybody would want to harm or even kill this gentleman, oh I cannot wait until these vicious criminals running our country are brought to justice.

Have a good night.

Coach

>From: Ebrima Ceesay <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Attention Journalist Ebrima Sillah
>Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 01:19:09 -0000
>
>Ebrima Sillah:
>
>Since my team - Arsenal - is yet to have its own TV Channel, I had
>to watch
>the Manchester United TV Channel, and there, I heard about the news
>of
>Arthur Gomez, a Gambian soccer sensation, currently in England,
>having
>trials with Manchester United at Old Trafford. The same piece of
>news was
>also reported on Sky Sports.Com TV and, as a result, I decided to
>check the
>Sky Sports Web Page, and then found the news item below on the page.
>The
>article is reproduced further below, and perhaps you could use part
>of it
>for your radio news bulletin(s). And my warmest regards to Coach
>Alagie
>Sillah and do tell him to keep trying. Kennest Y. Best would say:
>"you never
>try, you never know!" Alagie Sillah, in my book, is a good coach
>and, if
>given the time and resources, he'll do a good job.
>
>Yus: The Amnesty International statement you forwarded to the L
>(which
>mentioned my departure from The Gambia) was issued, I believe, in
>December
>1996, a few weeks after I left The Gambia for the UK. Also, just the
>other
>day, Musa Ceesay lent me a video tape of a documentary on The
>Gambia, shown
>on Swedish TV in 1995. The programme - "My Heart is in The Gambia" -
>was
>presented by Mrs Jainaba Bah-Jallow and myself, Sidia Jatta and
>Halifa
>Sallah were among those interviewed. And guest what? I was watching
>it at
>home with Pa Taal, who had lived in Sweden before moving to England,
>and he
>showed me Momodou Sidibeh of the L in the programme. I also saw
>Buharry
>Gassama in it, but because he was my classmate, I was able to
>recognise him.
>
>Gambia-L, sorry for boring you to death with my soccer postings. I
>hope to
>resume "My Messages To All Gambians" next Tuesday, by the grace of
>God.
>
>Regards,
>Ebrima
>
>________________________________________________________________________
>
>
>Fergie - Looking for fresh talent
>
>FERGIE TARGETS AFRICAN DUO
>
>By Adam Marshall
>
>Manchester United have been assessing the merits of African duo
>Sulley
>Muntari and Arthur Gomez, after both players had trials at Old
>Trafford.
>
>Sir Alex Ferguson is already gearing towards United's future role
>within the
>world game where the Premiership champions will use satellite clubs
>from
>around the globe to develop burgeoning talent, and avoid
>complications with
>the work permit regulations in England.
>
>The ultra-successful Scot is aware of the enormous untapped
>potential in
>Africa, Asia and South America and wants to ensure United will
>compete with
>the world's biggest clubs for the most promising talent.
>
>There is the prospect that Muntari and Gomez could head for Belgian
>side
>Royal Antwerp in order to learn their trade and reach the levels
>where they
>could expect to compete for a place in the Red Devils' first team
>squad.
>
>Muntari does not turn 17 until next week but he has impressed at
>left back
>and left midfield for the Ghanian under-20 side.
>
>The Liberty Professionals starlet impressed during a trial spell in
>Manchester last week, after flying to England with his agents.
>
>Gomez, 17, plays for Scorpions in Gambia.. He has the backing of
>under-20
>coach Alhagie Sillah, who responded to the news of the teenager's
>trial: "He
>has the talent, and has shown everybody that he is good and can fit
>anywhere
>in the world.
>
>"That is a big plus for Gambian football because scouts will flock
>here to
>check our players.
>
>"I'm sure Arthur will not find it a problem to make it. The trials
>will not
>be a hurdle. It will be like drinking water for him.
>
>"We have to be careful as there are scouts who come here, say a lot
>of
>things and, when investigations are made, they are not scouts after
>all but
>out for their own ends."
>
>United were attracted to the two players during the African Youth
>championships in April, where Muntari was sensational in the
>semi-final win
>over Nigeria, scoring twice, one goal from an acrobatic scissors
>kick.
>
>Local reports indicate that the Ghanaian starlet could seal a £1
>million
>move to England within the next week, but there may not be the need
>for
>Ferguson to splash out such a large sum at this stage, instead
>negotiating a
>move involving Antwerp.
>
>
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