Sorry but i think that's very naive.
If playing football is to be considered seriously as a career the financial reward must be substantial
Ppl aren't willing to take risks because it is their livelihood that is at stake. Why risk your future just to kick a ball? At a time when financial planning is more important than ever, suggesting a part time job when it comes to money is ridiculous.

When did i say there was no future? Don't just assume cause u would just make yourself look stupid.
Football is a career path but footballers make most of their income when they are playing. Only a few are successful after their playing careers. You mention Shebby. And i ask u what about those that don't have the talent for showbiz or any business sense? What do they do? Go work for McDonalds?

But not once did I mention that it's all doom and gloom. I for one believe that football is still a viable career path and that our youth sides have show more promise than the senior squad. But if u really want football to progress, u have to make it a really attractive proposition for kids (and their parents) to consider it as a serious career path. The bigger the pool is the more talent it will produce. Simple as that.

Of course there are many options for footballers after their playing careers. That is not an issue. What I'm trying to say is that a footballer makes most of his income during his playing career. Or he should. If he isn't then u have to question whether they are being paid enough. If working as a coach or commentator can sustain a similar lifestyle why bother becoming a professional player? You have more long term stability being a coach/commentator and u can still play football with friends. I hope u understand where i'm going with this.

I have always opined that the problem with our football is because we are not doing enough at grassroots level. Even though some have suggested that racial politics have had a huge effect on the decline of our football, I find that very hard to believe...not because that it doesn't exist...I know full well seeing that I'm Chinese myself but I just don't see the inclusion of more Chinese or Indian players boosting our performances at national level. Simply because we are the minority in this country statistically speaking. But i generally agree that the FAM has been a farce for the past decade or more.