Vance Gabriel, chief executive officer at Banker’s Insurance is telling members of champion TT Pro League Club Central FC not to allow the thirst that drove them to be crown league champions and win other major tournaments last season to be quenched.
Banker’s Insurance is the T-shirt sponsor of the sharks which captured its first ever Digicel TT Pro League title, before the champion footballers went on to deliver what was described as an enthralling CFU Club Championship Final against DirecTV W Connection 2-1.
Speaking at the team 2014-2015 End of Season Awards held at the SIS Auditorium, Rivulet Road, Brechin Castle, Couva, last Tuesday, Gabriel said, “I want to say that it has been my absolute pleasure to be a part of this. I have not missed a game. I am very happy with all of your achievements. I think that this team is one that is unbeatable. La Galaxy better watch their back. Our support as you should know hasn’t been just financial. The Banker’s staff has attended every single one of your games, and we intend to continue that.”
But Gabriel called on footballers to be mindful of the challenges that confront them in their career which could lead to them emerging as top-tier players who lacked character.
The chief executive said he underscored that winning wasn’t everything, but held high regard for athletes who played the sport well and who weren’t afraid of losing gracefully.
“We wish Central FC more and more success. We have been happy to share that success with you. While today we will be honouring a few persons, those we are not honouring today by way of a trophy don’t feel sad, because every single one of you are winners. You play the game well. You have distinguished yourself,” said Gabriel.
CAPTION: Forward Willis Plaza, left, celebrates his award as Banker’s Insurance Central FC Player of the Year 2014-2015, with Vance Gabriel, CEO, Banker’s Insurance.
PHOTO: SEAN NERO
