So I have a problem here that I've had a long time. I can go to USA Track and Field - USATF, and I can know all the members of every committee, I can know ALL the selection criteria for every meet, World Relays, Olympic, WC, etc. There is no transparency in the JAAA. If I am an athlete that is up and coming, where do I go to get information on the process? This should all be public information. Why is it that the JAAA is 'reaching out'? That's one avenue for established athletes but everyone must be privy to the same information all the time. This is 2024. Why is the JAAA website not updated? Mr. Riley, I know you are well researched and mean well but these are some of the things holding us back. You should take it up on yourself to advise the JAAA on these matters as well. You should also advise them on merchandising and monetizing the brand they own for the benefit of the athletes. I am available for FREE consultation. No joke. The JAAA needs to do better notwithstanding the efforts so far. There is far more that can easily be done. It's such a no brainer, my bloody head hurts..
I agree. Lack of transparency = a lack of accountability, and also protects the incompetent. This is no way to run an athletic committee of such national importance. In fact, every high-school & college-level committee I've ever seen has had more transparency than this. This is ridiculous. I'm actually surprised people have put up with this situation for this long. It needs to change ASAP.
I wish they could have asked him WHY is the JAAA more interested in disciplining Tyquendo Tracey than making sure the mens 4x400m qualified for Paris ..
That's exactly what Frano suggested...., too much jokers on the selection committee...., Riley in his feelings...., Let go team Jamaica, love or hate Frano, he means well for Jamaica track and field
Mr. Riley should have decline this interview. He seems to have more personal grievance with Francis rather than providing transparency and accountability to the public. Why can't the public know who is on the selection committee. Why aren't the coaches made aware of the selection criteria.
Francis told no lies. His utterances obviously got under David's skin, and I love it. Riley is very unprofessional, and he obviously cane to this interview to "trace"
What the hell! I had to listen to Mr. Riley's opening statement several times to see if he really said "Stephen Francis is an ass". That was soooo unprofessional
Arrogant if you asked me. Letting power get to his head. I have knows him for many years and is very surprised those words would come from his mouth. 🤦🏾♀️
Arrogant if you asked me. Letting power get to his head. I have knows him for many years and is very surprised those words would come from his mouth. 🤦🏾♀️
🙁 Tracy said it. Committee members who have clubs selecting their athletes over faster persons that they don’t train. Is this why they hesitate in disclosing the names of the committee members? Think of the opportunity for athletes and the future of Jamaica in track and field. Committee/s , seniors get your act together.
Say what we may about Stephen...but I agree with you that Riley is disrespectful in calling world renowned coach 'ass'... Seem this discord is from wolmers Boys days ..someone carry feelings...
I dont like this man!! He doesn't know anything pertaining to the JAAA selection committee but he is criticising Steven Francis's coaching skills? This man need to go. He is talking about what degrees he has??? But he and him friends want to summon Tracey fi foolishness! Man get lost.
I'M not in agreement with Mr Riley referring to Mr Franno as...whatever but as for criticising his coach skills its Franno who dropped himself into that one reason been my 60yrs as a fan of the sport tells me that a World class athlete should be atleast 80 -5% ready (barring injuries) by the month of May to represent his country. Bertland Cameron will attest to that.Franno's interest in relay is at the Olympics & World Champs level.I've had already made comments about the MVP lack of interest in having their performing at the domestic level relays earlier in the year.We are a power in T&F we must be ready to live up that standard. The great Carl Lewis once stated ..on Christmas day I can clocked a 10.1-2 back then those times were reasonable fast.
Only proved Frano right. High School coach can't deal with Senior matters. Think about it, which country doesn't know committee members?? And how can you talk about injury when Frano has been responsible for many of the sprint medals??
How is that David Riley’s fault? He’s not responsible for 4x400 team not qualifying. He’s not their coach. Their coach sent inadequate athletes to represent Jamaica and they didn’t made the qualifying time. Steven Francis should be blamed because his athlete ran 48 seconds on the lead off leg. Why don’t he talk about that part.
Why would he blatantly call him an ass. He should've excerise some form of euphemism honestly . I think these people fail to understand the influence they have our dare beloved sports and the bread and butter of many athletes.
Name calling started with coach Francis. I respect both men. Francis basically called Riley stupid and also a joker. Riley was wrong as well calling him an ass. He could’ve said what he said without that word. However let’s focus on what is being said rather than be distracted. Francis has a very valid point but so does Riley. In my opinion.
David! I expected better from you. Your initial statement and pronouncements of name calling just goes to show how professional the JAAA is. 👏 👏 👏 bravo!!! Just proved Stephen ✅️
@@jermainethomas8024 lmao, that too is ok my friend. Also, I will not engage in a war or words or fight battle with you. Ps. I hope you get the help you need.
What they need to do is exactly what Mr Francis said. It's a long time you all behaving like children and holding on to power and only looking after yourselves. Not caring about the athletes yet when one athlete speak his mind which he has every right to he is now under judgment.
@@TheKyleMitchellShow2You shouldn’t have posted that question as they have committees for men’s and women’s separate. They have for long distance, youth and so on. Check out their website as everything is listed from the Chairman and other committee members
Lack of transparency of these associations in the Caribbean is very concerning and I fully understand why Coach Francis is calling for the removal of these members based on this interview. As one of the global leaders in the sport Jamaica needs to get it together with this association.
His defensive attitude put a pip on David's tongue. Who is the donkey here, one whose athletes won and set world standards, or one who has got a free ticket to ride? "He's got a ticket to ride, he's got a ticket to ri-i-ide, and he don't care". Why didn't Mr Riley spring primarily on how under his watch, a set of collegians went to represent Jamaica, and turned out to be in a one-horse race?
So Franno calling him stupid is professional. So Franno omitting the fact that his brother is a part of the same committee of stupid persons is professional on Frannos part?
Maurice Wilson is the problem. He's the one who makes the final decisions when it comes to the relays, and it has been evident for the past 2 or 3 years that his decisions towards the relays are inadequacies. This relay issue needs to be dealt with or else it going to affect us in tye near future
I am not a fan of Franno but when he is right, I’ve got to give him his props; and he is right in this case. Mr. Riley, you’ve got to learn how to diplomatically disagree with someone; by calling Franno an ass, especially when he has not publicly called you any degrading names, you’ve given yourself a “red card, double blank”! Franno represents his business, you represent a government organization and call someone an ass in a public forum??!! Perhaps you don’t want to know who I think is the real ass/jackass here. Mr. Riley you are incorrect when you say that meets and races are not organized or potentially organized around name brand athletes; pls remember that the IAAF was willing to reschedule the 400 m flat if Usain wanted to participate in it. Franno is right, in that you should not be on the Senior selection committee and I’ll go a bit further and say that you nor Maurice Wilson and maybe the other gentleman should be on the JAAA selection committee period!! People - Now see clearer their vindictiveness against Tyquendo Tracey
@@ip3283 You do realize Franno didnt call Riley stupid...right???? He said...."They" meaning the committee, keeps making stupid decisions. But you'all only hear what you want to hear. You and I can make "stupid" decisions without being actually "stupid".
@user-oq7ji2rx4l Stop splitting hair, but maybe your sense of the English language better than mine, but if you say I keep making stupid decisions then you must think I'm stupid even if you don't say it. I also guarantee you that he does not think his brother, a member of the same stupid-decision-making committee, is not stupid. So who are making the stupid decisions? Either way, Riley is right
@@ip3283 1) Franno did not call anyone stupid 2) If he did, calling someone an ass/jackass has a stronger negative connotation 3) Saying someone idea is stupid while unkind will likely not get you fired/disciplined in the workplace but calling someone an ass/jackass can get you fired Again, not a fan of Franno but in this case, he comes across with a better image than Riley
He cannot walk a step in Francis old slippers. Look at Francis record. He should be ashamed of himself calling Francis the legendary Francis derogatory names.
Fight fire with fire. Because one is legendary doesn't mean one knows everything. Some people make tearing down others their trade mark. You can't be compact legend by tearing down the house while standing inside. Mr Francis is the world best no doubt about that . But his mouth at times and his record of keeping his top athletes tells another story.
@@relart6821 That because most of his top athletes used the camp as foot stools. Many of them entered without a sponsorship in those days and they had to spend money on them to achieve higher heights. Then when the money is to share they ran. You stay in the camp and were made something out of nothing regardless of whatever situation before so why after you sign up with sponsors you all leave? I am not saying they can’t, I am just appalled.
One thing for sure.......the JAAA is riddled with complacency, recklessness, and incompetence. Just look at the relay teams they have been assembling to represent Jamaica. WOE to Jamaica's relay teams in the Paris Olympics. Mark my words!!
David Riley calling Mr Francis a “ass” speaks volume of him and his character. I for one don’t have any confidence in unu jaaa. Gwaan full up Jamaica team with jc foster/ Maurice Wilson’s track club people and watch Jamaicans nyam unu. None a unu nuh eena Stephen Francis league. Unu use favoritisms. Kmt!!
This is clearly someone operating on pure emotions, no logical thinking, no accountability, no transparency, operating in secrecy, being defensive without real practical solutions. This explains why the JAAA'S is badly mismanaged. JAAA'S has to be amongst the world's most poorly run sport organizations.
They took Stephen Francis advice and re arranged the trials just as he said and invited the international 4x4 teams to compete with Jamaica to give Ja a chance to qualify for the Olympics. Yet at the same time painting Stephen Francis as an idiot. Smh
Well, let us not get too carried away here because there is the JFF, which is the leader of the pack! I am still puzzled as to how that man retained leadership! Clearly, the selection was based upon personality and not performance because NO!!!
Wow. I always admired Mr. Riley, don't know him personally but usually see him as an Anslyst on TV. Usually seemed very knowledgeable, cool, calm, measured in hid analysis. But clearly Mr. Francis got under his skin. I was shocked, him come to the interview hand akimbo, frock tail ova head and ready to trace😂😂. Sorry, nothing Mr. Francis says surprises me as we all know that's him, he doesn't mince his word BUT Mr. Riley had me shook.
I think you should be VERY SLOW to call others an ass sir. Very slow. HOW CAN U HAVE SECRET selection committee 😒and any time anything wrong no one has that info/report. Thanks for taking Franno suggestion.
Mr Riley is putting up the quality of his school work against the worldwide practical success of Steven Francis over many years, like since before he (David Riley) was in University.And he seems to be also making a power play to try to demote and dismiss Steven Francis at the same time. Brother, develop world famous athletes first and spend your ire in going against foreign coaches rather than trying to destroy Jamaica's success from within!
The real problem between Francis and the other coaches relates to ego, status and insufficient communication. We need more communication... transparency!... but these official organizations (like the JAAA/JFF etc) are always hiding stuff...e.g Mr Riley was not willing to share who sits on the committee... what is so confidential about that? Hiding basic information suggests that these organizations are more about status and power than building understanding! We have excellent people at all levels in Sports but the egos and power for status is destabilizing!
He keeps on talking about his educational background and that is exactly what Frano said that their resume will look good but they are still not making the correct decision.
Frano a talk truth the whole a uno want bundle up and dash weh fi true, uno a whole back the nations athletes with uno tardiness. This should have never happen. A Tyquendo Tracey uno have strength fa, true the man call uno out on favoritism.
Keith Wellington gave an interview yesterday naming the selection committee and according to him - Glen Mills is apparently on that committe BUT according to Riley - Glen Mills isnt on that committee. I'm so confused that neither one of them knows who is on the selection committee.
Losing respect for you coach Riley. I thought u were more transparent and not a part of the gang at JAAA. How can you not name members of a committee serving the National interest? U came with lots of talk and when the real questions came u couldnt answer them.
why do coaches in the Caribbean so enamored with a piece of paper from some Eurocentric organization however they cant produce major athletes in succession since Mr. Riley is trying to imply that he is more qualify yet the athletics coaching production pales compare to Steffen Francis. David Riley reminds me of basketball coaches in my country who can show you multiple papers however no actual coaching or development success
@@rajiveford1139 same difference if he doesn’t want to name them or doesn’t know them in this case, no transparency the American equivalent is public knowledge and can be easily checked.
IF THIS GUY, DAVID RILEY KNOWS SO MUCH ??????? THEN WHY DOESN'T HE COACH JUST 1 ATHLETE TO REPRESENT US AND WIN A MEDAL ??????? THIS GUY IS ALL TALK...................blah,blah,blah,blah,blah
He didn't call him an assailed. He called Franno an ass. Here's big difference. You seem to forget, or didn't know, that Franno called him, Riley, stupid. Therefore Franno has opened himself to also being called names.
I think it’s very hypocritical for any coach regardless of how renowned they are to not make their athletes available for national duties outside of certain championships and then blame the administration for not putting together the right team.Mr.Riley was unprofessional in calling Frano an ass .But Frano has proven time and time again that he’s controversial and not a fan of making his athletes available for national duties . I have not forgotten how many relay camps at world championships and Olympics that Stephen and MVP did not make their athletes available for or how many camps he didn’t have them show up in time for at championships over the years..One thing though we ought to get it right for the benefit of our athletes and Maurice Wilson should no longer be a technical director for national representation.
@@donnawalker8937 And I’m sure frano have a reason for not letting his athletes available for the relays so to make the people at Jaaa old boys club look good..
@@successfullonglife674 Hey,I’m not speaking of medals.I did say “outside of certain championships.” Look at the history of other championships that require national representation and doesn’t not carry the prize money or status of being a world champion or Olympic champion that MVP athletes normally perform at when required by the JAAA.I wholeheartedly agree that he’s a phenomenal coach and that the JAAA deserves a shake up.
You guys have to watch all the interviews as it pertains to athletes and their contracts... with shoes company adidas Nike puma etc... those contracts does not require athletes to participate in world relays etc but its geared towards their individual event. Until those contracts has relay as part of their criteria some athletes won't make it since their livelihood is base on their contracts
JAAA, corruption corruption corruption an thts why this man is so bitter towards Frano. Uno plant uno self in these position for years, an the only one tht suffer is the Jamaican athlete. Something for the JFF. Too much politics . I think this will be jamaica worst Olympics based on what's going on.
He does have a point.Why single out David when his brother Paul Francis is on the Committe. There does seem to be some long standing beef between them . Calling Stephen an ass was definitely disrespectful he should apologize
Sir you are clearly out of your depth.Starting Off by saying someone who has given an objective response with regards to your leadership is an ASS unbecoming.WHY ARE WE SO EMOTIONAL. YOU AND YOUR CURRENT JAAA WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE BOARD THAT DIDNT HAVE A MALE 4X4 TEAM.CONGRATS😢
David everyone needs to know the policies. Please remember that access to information act. If there are policies which govern athletes and their coaches, the information should be available. Please note that we have to unite. We have one Jamaica, therefore, it doesn't matter who is the athlete's coach, everyone will share the glory after the athletes story
Sometimes people use eloquence to mask nonsense and low intelligence. Clear evidence on full display right here! Further, some of the best coaches are rarely the ones who earned their qualifications in a classroom. Experience and commonsense often trump the certificates and degrees. You lost a lot of respect with this interview Riley. It would have been better to have declined the invitation. Stephen Francis is a national treasure. You are still in the process of proving yourself.
This guy cant answer the questions being asked to him .he sounds hurt that his name was mentioned . He had no answer for why Sean Bailey didn't show up at World Relays then tried to throw Roshawn Clark under the bus for not running the 4x400m mens relay...Roshawn had already ran the mixed 4x400m relay so why was it his duty to run AGAIN the mens 4x400m relay .
😂😂And he also said no athlete belongs to the JAAA so if the athletes says they are unavailable what else are they to do? No disrespect but rewatch the interview
@alexaviermonfries9162 yet he knew Roshawn Clark wasn't made available to run a double at World Relays but he had no clue the reason why the 400M NATIONAL CHAMPION didn't show up? Hmm.
When he started giving advice about double peaking athlete to Franno, he was on his own for me. He's obviously in his feelings and speaking emotionally.
I want Stephen Francis to get some exercise. I’m a little trouble with his weight. I don’t wanna lose him so please take care of yourself, sir. I remember Russell from Meet the Press. He just dropped dead. I don’t want to talk to you. You take good care of yourself, sir you are our legend in coaching and we need you to be around, One Love ❤️ 🇯🇲
Riley was unable to show that the JAAA has a proper handle on senior athletes' needs. He was vex from the outset of the interview and it showed. The audacity of him criticising one of the most successful Track coaches at the Worlds and Olympic level by suggesting that his athletes' injuries are cause for concern. What was this, amateur hour?
Further proof that he was upset even though it was pointed out that 'Franno never said that' Riley continued to chide Franno for something he never said. Smh
It's fair for Roshawn not to run the 4×400m for men after running the mixed relay, so he should not have mentioned that, and it's sad that he had to be pressed to disclose that he was unavailable because he had already ran another event. And why can't the members of this selection committee be disclosed? What big secret is being held.
Mr Riley to refer to the athletes as banged up is such a low blow.The athletes represents Jamaica and not Mr Francis, so whatever issues you had with was said about you is no excuse to attack the athletes.Injury is part of any sports.I have lost some my respect for you,but in the scheme of things does this matter? Guess you have managed to remind us lowly ones ,how intelligent and educated you are.Leadership at all levels in Jamaica is something else.SMH.
I would not expect any member of the JAAA to respond any differently as Mr. Riley. We all know Jamaica is the only country where the administrators actively fight against the athletes.
JAMAICA TRACK AND FIELD IS COLLASPING LIKE FOOTBALL, BECAUSE OF POLITICS..THAT'S SAD THE COUNTRY THAT IS LOOKED ON AS THE HUB FOR TRACK AND FIELD..I AGREE WITH MR .FRANCIS..
This is getting messy, Jamaica track and field dont need all this drama, one thing the performances from the last world championship exposed is that we are on a downward spiral.
It's very unprofessional and also disrespectful to the other persons on this program to call Mr Francis an ass. Extremely unprofessional and then Mr Riley went on to reference his 2 degrees and certifications. Class cannot be tought or learned. You either have it or not.
So I have a problem here that I've had a long time. I can go to USA Track and Field - USATF, and I can know all the members of every committee, I can know ALL the selection criteria for every meet, World Relays, Olympic, WC, etc. There is no transparency in the JAAA. If I am an athlete that is up and coming, where do I go to get information on the process? This should all be public information. Why is it that the JAAA is 'reaching out'? That's one avenue for established athletes but everyone must be privy to the same information all the time. This is 2024. Why is the JAAA website not updated?
Mr. Riley, I know you are well researched and mean well but these are some of the things holding us back. You should take it up on yourself to advise the JAAA on these matters as well. You should also advise them on merchandising and monetizing the brand they own for the benefit of the athletes. I am available for FREE consultation. No joke. The JAAA needs to do better notwithstanding the efforts so far. There is far more that can easily be done. It's such a no brainer, my bloody head hurts..
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Amen
@ jarro21 them na go give you work unless you amd them a friend. Them lazy over there @ the JAAA. Hope them take your advice.
bro ur so right, i dont even know when and when they have certifications for coaches.
I agree. Lack of transparency = a lack of accountability, and also protects the incompetent. This is no way to run an athletic committee of such national importance. In fact, every high-school & college-level committee I've ever seen has had more transparency than this. This is ridiculous. I'm actually surprised people have put up with this situation for this long. It needs to change ASAP.
I wish they could have asked him WHY is the JAAA more interested in disciplining Tyquendo Tracey than making sure the mens 4x400m qualified for Paris ..
True ,they walk to block his progress.
Beside the point
Stephen Francis is sensible and speaks truth. JAAA team are running senior athletics like they preparing for boys/ girls champs.
Because they want to silence him
He’s about to open a can of worms
They are sabotaging mr Tracey by longing out his case because they don't want him togo to the Olympics
That's exactly what Frano suggested...., too much jokers on the selection committee...., Riley in his feelings...., Let go team Jamaica, love or hate Frano, he means well for Jamaica track and field
Genius that ...
Mr. Riley should have decline this interview. He seems to have more personal grievance with Francis rather than providing transparency and accountability to the public.
Why can't the public know who is on the selection committee.
Why aren't the coaches made aware of the selection criteria.
did you not listen the coaches except Glen Mills are on the committee
Hearing problem?
Glen Mills was on the committee until last year.
@@KM-qy5vt Who’s “Glen mill”?
@@Rayunicorn1 just looking for mistakes? Or should I point out the obvious - Type-Ooooo. Another one for you to point out!
Francis told no lies. His utterances obviously got under David's skin, and I love it. Riley is very unprofessional, and he obviously cane to this interview to "trace"
What the hell! I had to listen to Mr. Riley's opening statement several times to see if he really said "Stephen Francis is an ass". That was soooo unprofessional
Arrogant if you asked me. Letting power get to his head. I have knows him for many years and is very surprised those words would come from his mouth. 🤦🏾♀️
Arrogant if you asked me. Letting power get to his head. I have knows him for many years and is very surprised those words would come from his mouth. 🤦🏾♀️
🙁
Tracy said it. Committee members who have clubs selecting their athletes over faster persons that they don’t train.
Is this why they hesitate in disclosing the names of the committee members?
Think of the opportunity for athletes and the future of Jamaica in track and field.
Committee/s , seniors get your act together.
Did he say he was an ass???? How disrespectful!!!! He could have responded without calling him a derogatory name. He needs to apologize.
After he said that I lost all respect for anything else he had to say
Very rude
Say what we may about Stephen...but I agree with you that Riley is disrespectful in calling world renowned coach 'ass'...
Seem this discord is from wolmers Boys days ..someone carry feelings...
clearly!... feelings a carry. petty. disunity is clearly rampant in our🇯🇲 athletics
@@Luscious1371 One of the entitled ones.
I dont like this man!! He doesn't know anything pertaining to the JAAA selection committee but he is criticising Steven Francis's coaching skills? This man need to go. He is talking about what degrees he has??? But he and him friends want to summon Tracey fi foolishness! Man get lost.
I'M not in agreement with Mr Riley referring to Mr Franno as...whatever but as for criticising his coach skills its Franno who dropped himself into that one reason been my 60yrs as a fan of the sport tells me that a World class athlete should be atleast 80 -5% ready (barring injuries) by the month of May to represent his country. Bertland Cameron will attest to that.Franno's interest in relay is at the Olympics & World Champs level.I've had already made comments about the MVP lack of interest in having their performing at the domestic level relays earlier in the year.We are a power in T&F we must be ready to live up that standard. The great Carl Lewis once stated ..on Christmas day I can clocked a 10.1-2 back then those times were reasonable fast.
...above your pay grade. That IS exactly what Stephen Francis is talking about.
Exactly
Only proved Frano right. High School coach can't deal with Senior matters. Think about it, which country doesn't know committee members?? And how can you talk about injury when Frano has been responsible for many of the sprint medals??
How is that David Riley’s fault? He’s not responsible for 4x400 team not qualifying. He’s not their coach. Their coach sent inadequate athletes to represent Jamaica and they didn’t made the qualifying time. Steven Francis should be blamed because his athlete ran 48 seconds on the lead off leg. Why don’t he talk about that part.
Why would he blatantly call him an ass. He should've excerise some form of euphemism honestly . I think these people fail to understand the influence they have our dare beloved sports and the bread and butter of many athletes.
Name calling started with coach Francis. I respect both men. Francis basically called Riley stupid and also a joker. Riley was wrong as well calling him an ass. He could’ve said what he said without that word. However let’s focus on what is being said rather than be distracted. Francis has a very valid point but so does Riley. In my opinion.
David! I expected better from you. Your initial statement and pronouncements of name calling just goes to show how professional the JAAA is. 👏 👏 👏 bravo!!! Just proved Stephen ✅️
Proved him right seh what exactly? The man responded as David Riley, not JAAA. You attack my character, i attack yours. Wah hard inna dat?
Absolutely
@@jermainethomas8024 it's fine if you don't understand professionalism and the plain and specific language I used. It's not your fault
@@faru6856 Problem for you is that u understand a tad bit too much.
@@jermainethomas8024 lmao, that too is ok my friend. Also, I will not engage in a war or words or fight battle with you.
Ps. I hope you get the help you need.
What they need to do is exactly what Mr Francis said.
It's a long time you all behaving like children and holding on to power and only looking after yourselves.
Not caring about the athletes yet when one athlete speak his mind which he has every right to he is now under judgment.
The committee should not be a secret
I agree. Lack of transparency = Lack of accountability.
Who is on the USA's selection committee?
@@TheKyleMitchellShow2You shouldn’t have posted that question as they have committees for men’s and women’s separate. They have for long distance, youth and so on. Check out their website as everything is listed from the Chairman and other committee members
Freedom Now for Tyqendo Tracey
Kmt tell him say life nuh done humble him yet
Big up Coach Francis. Thank you for being honest.
Riley is doubling down on his stupidity
😂😂😂😅
I will not tolerate any Riley slander! Frano is a jealous and bitter individual.
and has the temerity and the effontry to be comparing himself to franno.. must be damn mad kmt
@@jayr6839bitter about what ? Whose better than him and Glenn Mills.
@@jehovahrohi969 You do know people can be jealous for the most trivial of reasons right?
Lack of transparency of these associations in the Caribbean is very concerning and I fully understand why Coach Francis is calling for the removal of these members based on this interview. As one of the global leaders in the sport Jamaica needs to get it together with this association.
The members of the JFF and JAAA doesnt make sense...
Wilson and Riley are two of our problems, one is vindictive and the other doesn't know what he is doing but think he does.
Mr Riley is a great person!
Mr Riley need to go sit down. The whole JAAA is incompetent. Riley show me your record and put it next to Francis
Riley is evidently a narcissist.
@@kokocaballero8440 he’s not
Riley and friends hate Stephen's for his success and brutal honesty
Respect Sir Stephen Francis
J3 and JFF, got to go, this waste man just disrespected the legendary coach Francis for no reason cause he’s in his feelings!
The fifth word out of his mouth suggests this guy is unprofessional.
His defensive attitude put a pip on David's tongue. Who is the donkey here, one whose athletes won and set world standards, or one who has got a free ticket to ride? "He's got a ticket to ride, he's got a ticket to ri-i-ide, and he don't care". Why didn't Mr Riley spring primarily on how under his watch, a set of collegians went to represent Jamaica, and turned out to be in a one-horse race?
All he is doing is boasting about his accolades behind his name
I was sooo shocked! There are plenty other ways to express urself.
So Franno calling him stupid is professional. So Franno omitting the fact that his brother is a part of the same committee of stupid persons is professional on Frannos part?
@@ip3283 Franno is not in charge of any association though...he also said that ALL the reps should be from the senior pro ranks.
Maurice Wilson is the problem. He's the one who makes the final decisions when it comes to the relays, and it has been evident for the past 2 or 3 years that his decisions towards the relays are inadequacies. This relay issue needs to be dealt with or else it going to affect us in tye near future
Ricardo, you are such a clever journalist.
What Stephen Francis said makes perfect sense.
Secret society unu a operate at Jamaica’s expense. Come fi mi cah mi nuh care!
Ricardo is calling out all David’s bull$hit 😂
I am not a fan of Franno but when he is right, I’ve got to give him his props; and he is right in this case. Mr. Riley, you’ve got to learn how to diplomatically disagree with someone; by calling Franno an ass, especially when he has not publicly called you any degrading names, you’ve given yourself a “red card, double blank”! Franno represents his business, you represent a government organization and call someone an ass in a public forum??!! Perhaps you don’t want to know who I think is the real ass/jackass here.
Mr. Riley you are incorrect when you say that meets and races are not organized or potentially organized around name brand athletes; pls remember that the IAAF was willing to reschedule the 400 m flat if Usain wanted to participate in it. Franno is right, in that you should not be on the Senior selection committee and I’ll go a bit further and say that you nor Maurice Wilson and maybe the other gentleman should be on the JAAA selection committee period!!
People - Now see clearer their vindictiveness against Tyquendo Tracey
So let me understand. Riley calling Franno an ass is unprofessional, but Franno calling Riley stupid is professional. Help me understand this please.
@@ip3283 You do realize Franno didnt call Riley stupid...right???? He said...."They" meaning the committee, keeps making stupid decisions. But you'all only hear what you want to hear. You and I can make "stupid" decisions without being actually "stupid".
@user-oq7ji2rx4l Stop splitting hair, but maybe your sense of the English language better than mine, but if you say I keep making stupid decisions then you must think I'm stupid even if you don't say it. I also guarantee you that he does not think his brother, a member of the same stupid-decision-making committee, is not stupid. So who are making the stupid decisions? Either way, Riley is right
@@ip3283
1) Franno did not call anyone stupid
2) If he did, calling someone an ass/jackass has a stronger negative connotation
3) Saying someone idea is stupid while unkind will likely not get you fired/disciplined in the workplace but calling someone an ass/jackass can get you fired
Again, not a fan of Franno but in this case, he comes across with a better image than Riley
@wynnetg862 You can go and console Franno. I'm sure he'd appreciate you.
David Riley you are a unprofessional dude
Very
Narcissist too.
He cannot walk a step in Francis old slippers. Look at Francis record. He should be ashamed of himself calling Francis the legendary Francis derogatory names.
You can be a legend and still be an ass the two aren’t mutually exclusive
Fight fire with fire.
Because one is legendary doesn't mean one knows everything.
Some people make tearing down others their trade mark.
You can't be compact legend by tearing down the house while standing inside.
Mr Francis is the world best no doubt about that . But his mouth at times and his record of keeping his top athletes tells another story.
@@relart6821 That because most of his top athletes used the camp as foot stools. Many of them entered without a sponsorship in those days and they had to spend money on them to achieve higher heights. Then when the money is to share they ran. You stay in the camp and were made something out of nothing regardless of whatever situation before so why after you sign up with sponsors you all leave? I am not saying they can’t, I am just appalled.
One thing for sure.......the JAAA is riddled with complacency, recklessness, and incompetence. Just look at the relay teams they have been assembling to represent Jamaica. WOE to Jamaica's relay teams in the Paris Olympics. Mark my words!!
And so said!
David Riley calling Mr Francis a “ass” speaks volume of him and his character. I for one don’t have any confidence in unu jaaa. Gwaan full up Jamaica team with jc foster/ Maurice Wilson’s track club people and watch Jamaicans nyam unu. None a unu nuh eena Stephen Francis league. Unu use favoritisms. Kmt!!
😂😂what part of “sit on the selection committee” you don’t understand, the man is not JAAA
@@alexaviermonfries9162😂
He singled him out. SF loves to bully people. People need to stand up for themselves
Bright an outa aada! Him have franno skills and prove "track" record,?
Guys good coach doesn’t mean good administrator, a committee is not a one man band for a club that do what you want
This is clearly someone operating on pure emotions, no logical thinking, no accountability, no transparency, operating in secrecy, being defensive without real practical solutions. This explains why the JAAA'S is badly mismanaged. JAAA'S has to be amongst the world's most poorly run sport organizations.
It's a tie with JFF.😂
They took Stephen Francis advice and re arranged the trials just as he said and invited the international 4x4 teams to compete with Jamaica to give Ja a chance to qualify for the Olympics. Yet at the same time painting Stephen Francis as an idiot. Smh
Well, let us not get too carried away here because there is the JFF, which is the leader of the pack! I am still puzzled as to how that man retained leadership! Clearly, the selection was based upon personality and not performance because NO!!!
Wow. I always admired Mr. Riley, don't know him personally but usually see him as an Anslyst on TV. Usually seemed very knowledgeable, cool, calm, measured in hid analysis. But clearly Mr. Francis got under his skin. I was shocked, him come to the interview hand akimbo, frock tail ova head and ready to trace😂😂. Sorry, nothing Mr. Francis says surprises me as we all know that's him, he doesn't mince his word BUT Mr. Riley had me shook.
Riley made tonight Franno getting under his skin 😂😂😂😂
I think you should be VERY SLOW to call others an ass sir. Very slow. HOW CAN U HAVE SECRET selection committee 😒and any time anything wrong no one has that info/report. Thanks for taking Franno suggestion.
Riley is definitely what they called an educated fool in a position he has no business.
He sound like them guys from Halstead AVE Chicago { Boystown)
"I have two degrees and I can solve problems. So mr thermometer why didn't you solve the relay problem at hand.
😂😅😂
Get these clowns all time at work I say ok figure out do you thing lol
😂😂😂😂
Lol
Jacan Administrators are very egotistical. All this could be discussed behind closed doors
Indeed, across the board.
Mr Riley is putting up the quality of his school work against the worldwide practical success of Steven Francis over many years, like since before he (David Riley) was in University.And he seems to be also making a power play to try to demote and dismiss Steven Francis at the same time.
Brother, develop world famous athletes first and spend your ire in going against foreign coaches rather than trying to destroy Jamaica's success from within!
The real problem between Francis and the other coaches relates to ego, status and insufficient communication. We need more communication... transparency!... but these official organizations (like the JAAA/JFF etc) are always hiding stuff...e.g Mr Riley was not willing to share who sits on the committee... what is so confidential about that? Hiding basic information suggests that these organizations are more about status and power than building understanding! We have excellent people at all levels in Sports but the egos and power for status is destabilizing!
I agree with you. These men view their positions as power, which fuels their ego and continue to impact athletes and ruin the sporting arenas
David Riley bitter as a gall!!! He has clearly demonstrated his incompetence!
Listening to him, it is clear that he's a narcissist. A classic case too!
He keeps on talking about his educational background and that is exactly what Frano said that their resume will look good but they are still not making the correct decision.
Frano a talk truth the whole a uno want bundle up and dash weh fi true, uno a whole back the nations athletes with uno tardiness. This should have never happen. A Tyquendo Tracey uno have strength fa, true the man call uno out on favoritism.
Keith Wellington gave an interview yesterday naming the selection committee and according to him - Glen Mills is apparently on that committe BUT according to Riley - Glen Mills isnt on that committee. I'm so confused that neither one of them knows who is on the selection committee.
A MUST PAPPY SHOW BUSINESS "I cant disclose who is on the selection committee".
Degrees qualifications who ask you about these things sir. 😂
Battyman degree. Fisherman. Gweh
Him anuh pean pwan
Typical of leadership in Jamaica in every sector. Love to tell you about their titles and qualifications but can't do a damn thing.
Hmmm.. Stephen Francis, one of the most successful Sprint Coaches of all time vs David Who?...lol.. surely...steupppes
I watched Steven Francis' interview, and I understand why he called out this man. He's arrogant, lacks transparency, and frankly, is a narcissist.
David should be ashamed of himself 😮
Losing respect for you coach Riley. I thought u were more transparent and not a part of the gang at JAAA. How can you not name members of a committee serving the National interest? U came with lots of talk and when the real questions came u couldnt answer them.
why do coaches in the Caribbean so enamored with a piece of paper from some Eurocentric organization however they cant produce major athletes in succession since Mr. Riley is trying to imply that he is more qualify yet the athletics coaching production pales compare to Steffen Francis. David Riley reminds me of basketball coaches in my country who can show you multiple papers however no actual coaching or development success
Ego is killing the sport.
And football
REMOVE DAVID RILEY FROM THE COMMITTEE.
IMMEDIATELY.
I cannot see why the JAAA cannot name the members of their committees, there should be no secrecy, where is the transparency. This is crazy.
He didn't say they can't be named, he just said he can't name them.
@@rajiveford1139 same difference if he doesn’t want to name them or doesn’t know them in this case, no transparency the American equivalent is public knowledge and can be easily checked.
This man need to be taught humanity. 😮
IF THIS GUY, DAVID RILEY KNOWS SO MUCH ??????? THEN WHY DOESN'T HE COACH JUST 1 ATHLETE TO REPRESENT US AND WIN A MEDAL ??????? THIS GUY IS ALL TALK...................blah,blah,blah,blah,blah
“ThTs above my pay grade “ ????
To make the requirements public??
It’s a secret society. The track and field Illuminati 😂😂😂😂
Backward mentality of leadership in all areas of Jamaicas life rhat why the country not moving forward.
One step forward and two step Backward
How did he go in there to call that man an asshole that’s so disrespectful and unprofessional
He didn't call him an assailed. He called Franno an ass. Here's big difference. You seem to forget, or didn't know, that Franno called him, Riley, stupid. Therefore Franno has opened himself to also being called names.
David Riley is UNPROFESSIONAL!!!!!!!
The crux of the matter is that the top coaches are not making their athletes available for relays
The interviewer said WORLD RENOWNED TRACK & FIELD COACH STEPHEN FRANCIS and RILEY called him an ASS. Wow! Only in Jamaica.
I think it’s very hypocritical for any coach regardless of how renowned they are to not make their athletes available for national duties outside of certain championships and then blame the administration for not putting together the right team.Mr.Riley was unprofessional in calling Frano an ass .But Frano has proven time and time again that he’s controversial and not a fan of making his athletes available for national duties . I have not forgotten how many relay camps at world championships and Olympics that Stephen and MVP did not make their athletes available for or how many camps he didn’t have them show up in time for at championships over the years..One thing though we ought to get it right for the benefit of our athletes and Maurice Wilson should no longer be a technical director for national representation.
Which Frano are you talking about? Stop speaking nonsense, cous. Frano gave Jamaica the most world champions you can imagine
I agree with you that in the past Franno has refused to make his athletes available for relays in the past
@@donnawalker8937 And I’m sure frano have a reason for not letting his athletes available for the relays so to make the people at Jaaa old boys club look good..
@@successfullonglife674 Hey,I’m not speaking of medals.I did say “outside of certain championships.” Look at the history of other championships that require national representation and doesn’t not carry the prize money or status of being a world champion or Olympic champion that MVP athletes normally perform at when required by the JAAA.I wholeheartedly agree that he’s a phenomenal coach and that the JAAA deserves a shake up.
You guys have to watch all the interviews as it pertains to athletes and their contracts... with shoes company adidas Nike puma etc... those contracts does not require athletes to participate in world relays etc but its geared towards their individual event. Until those contracts has relay as part of their criteria some athletes won't make it since their livelihood is base on their contracts
WHAT DID FRANNO SAY WRONG? And why Riley all up inna him feelings like Keekee, no sah!!
Talk truth . Him and Wilson is the problem. Full of ego and all for them self. All about the money
Riley shouldn't answer personally he should just rise above that comment and deal with the facts.
I respect Mr Steven Francis therefore I agree with him 100%
JAAA, corruption corruption corruption an thts why this man is so bitter towards Frano. Uno plant uno self in these position for years, an the only one tht suffer is the Jamaican athlete. Something for the JFF. Too much politics . I think this will be jamaica worst Olympics based on what's going on.
How is the committee not public information?
A wha kina committee this that nobody can say who is on it.. smh..
Spirit 😂
He does have a point.Why single out David when his brother Paul Francis is on the Committe. There does seem to be some long standing beef between them . Calling Stephen an ass was definitely disrespectful he should apologize
Wolmers Shenanigans 😅
Ricarrdo you are very intelligent and quite talented as a Sports Anchor
Sir you are clearly out of your depth.Starting Off by saying someone who has given an objective response with regards to your leadership is an ASS unbecoming.WHY ARE WE SO EMOTIONAL. YOU AND YOUR CURRENT JAAA WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE BOARD THAT DIDNT HAVE A MALE 4X4 TEAM.CONGRATS😢
Rude Stephen rude for singling out David Riley!
David everyone needs to know the policies. Please remember that access to information act. If there are policies which govern athletes and their coaches, the information should be available. Please note that we have to unite. We have one Jamaica, therefore, it doesn't matter who is the athlete's coach, everyone will share the glory after the athletes story
Once that man started with the name calling I was done listening to him..🤔
Yup. I paused & went str8 to comments. You lost my attention sir!
Sometimes people use eloquence to mask nonsense and low intelligence. Clear evidence on full display right here! Further, some of the best coaches are rarely the ones who earned their qualifications in a classroom. Experience and commonsense often trump the certificates and degrees.
You lost a lot of respect with this interview Riley. It would have been better to have declined the invitation. Stephen Francis is a national treasure. You are still in the process of proving yourself.
This guy cant answer the questions being asked to him .he sounds hurt that his name was mentioned . He had no answer for why Sean Bailey didn't show up at World Relays then tried to throw Roshawn Clark under the bus for not running the 4x400m mens relay...Roshawn had already ran the mixed 4x400m relay so why was it his duty to run AGAIN the mens 4x400m relay .
I mean he did say Sean Bailey was unavailable 😂
As a member of the JAAA he should know everything about the athletes his organization are responsible for.
😂😂And he also said no athlete belongs to the JAAA so if the athletes says they are unavailable what else are they to do? No disrespect but rewatch the interview
@alexaviermonfries9162 yet he knew Roshawn Clark wasn't made available to run a double at World Relays but he had no clue the reason why the 400M NATIONAL CHAMPION didn't show up? Hmm.
This man David is too full of himself 😟
Yep too blinking full😂
Francis speaks his mind. You are disrespectful calling the man an ass.
When he started giving advice about double peaking athlete to Franno, he was on his own for me. He's obviously in his feelings and speaking emotionally.
The JAAA is folly, and that's clear from Riley's personal attack on Francis.
David Riley is too full of himself.
I want Stephen Francis to get some exercise. I’m a little trouble with his weight. I don’t wanna lose him so please take care of yourself, sir. I remember Russell from Meet the Press. He just dropped dead. I don’t want to talk to you. You take good care of yourself, sir you are our legend in coaching and we need you to be around, One Love ❤️ 🇯🇲
Riley was unable to show that the JAAA has a proper handle on senior athletes' needs.
He was vex from the outset of the interview and it showed. The audacity of him criticising one of the most successful Track coaches at the Worlds and Olympic level by suggesting that his athletes' injuries are cause for concern.
What was this, amateur hour?
Further proof that he was upset even though it was pointed out that 'Franno never said that' Riley continued to chide Franno for something he never said. Smh
David Riley is displaying a great deal of Jealous towards Stephen Francis
It's fair for Roshawn not to run the 4×400m for men after running the mixed relay, so he should not have mentioned that, and it's sad that he had to be pressed to disclose that he was unavailable because he had already ran another event.
And why can't the members of this selection committee be disclosed? What big secret is being held.
This man is a hypocrite. He doesn't seem too have Jamaican athletics at heart.
Too much politics in JAAA, Gayle and his team need to go
What did Riley call Stephen Francis?. 😮. I would have Francis running JAAA OVER RILEY ANY DAY.
David Riley- something is fishy with your response . Political
In every sense of the word!!
Using the word ass is disrespectful
Mr Riley to refer to the athletes as banged up is such a low blow.The athletes represents Jamaica and not Mr Francis, so whatever issues you had with was said about you is no excuse to attack the athletes.Injury is part of any sports.I have lost some my respect for you,but in the scheme of things does this matter? Guess you have managed to remind us lowly ones ,how intelligent and educated you are.Leadership at all levels in Jamaica is something else.SMH.
The 4x4 was more important than the mixed relays
no doubt
I would not expect any member of the JAAA to respond any differently as Mr. Riley. We all know Jamaica is the only country where the administrators actively fight against the athletes.
JAMAICA TRACK AND FIELD IS COLLASPING LIKE FOOTBALL, BECAUSE OF POLITICS..THAT'S SAD THE COUNTRY THAT IS LOOKED ON AS THE HUB FOR TRACK AND FIELD..I AGREE WITH MR .FRANCIS..
This is getting messy, Jamaica track and field dont need all this drama, one thing the performances from the last world championship exposed is that we are on a downward spiral.
It's very unprofessional and also disrespectful to the other persons on this program to call Mr Francis an ass. Extremely unprofessional and then Mr Riley went on to reference his 2 degrees and certifications. Class cannot be tought or learned. You either have it or not.
WTF are you talking about??? Stephen Francis called Riley stupid, so Riley has the right to call Stephen Francis an A$$!
@@donyutejamaica631 Just because he can doesn't mean he should. As a professional, he shouldn't stoop to that level.
Those two were singled out by Franno because they are more linked to the junior program than the senior program.