Mike Makaab is one of the good people I have ever met, he's so genuine and generous. I was a Car guard at Immanuel Church for 7 years and he was member of the church band,in he bought me a R2700 Puma 👟 for Christmas. I used to call him Mkhulu (grandpa) it's a sign of respect,that's how we do in African culture at least as a Xhosa guy,you can't just call an elder with their first name.to be honest he and his wife (Michelle) they always made sure I was sorted every Sunday.
Personally scouted me to play 4 his accademy Bootlaces...love this old man,also learned a lot from him football wise....missed my gud friend his son Michael
I see Mike from time to time and I get to ask him a lot of questions he always have time to speak to me,a wonderful guy that I respect.I saw him this morning and we spoke.
Hie Mike thanks for Bringing another Mike to your show.I just subscribed because i saw you interact with people on your channel which makes you a great person
There is a discussion im itching to hear more of that Mike touched on, the current pool of young footballers, I wonder whether that's a direct result of the MDC, hopefully you can do an episode on that.
His a baller mike mortin is a legend in south African football why do u think he managed to play for so long if i would tell any young player to study a legend it would be a great role model to follow quality engin stamina experience @@SelloLebea-yd2pq
Football agents should solely focus on facilitating transfers, securing endorsement deals, and negotiating contracts - leaving the player and club to focus on the game. This clear separation of roles would: 1. Reduce conflicts of interest 2. Increase transparency in transfer dealings 3. Allow players to concentrate on performance 4. Enable clubs to make informed, unbiased decisions By specializing in their core competencies, agents can add value without compromising the integrity of the game or exploiting their positions. It's time for a more streamlined and ethical approach to football agency!
We must retain our own players locally, improve our PSL and Bafana Bafana. I don't find anything special about Europe, Africa is a big enough cake especially North Africa. Our talent must be groomed properly from the grassroots level in financial literacy and lifestyle. We must never change our higher asking price, if it's only about money and everyone wants to be a Messi or a Ronaldo then it's very questionable 🇿🇦 must proud itself, build its own product
Retain talent > improve standard of football > bring fans back to stadiums (seems to be improving already) > attract sponsors > better money for clubs and players! Not mentioning impact for the national team.
I disagree.. if we keep all our best players within the country. Then the next generation doesn’t get the opportunity to break through.. that’s a big problem
@@MikeMortonTalksFootball Good points, North Africa still pays well, they are fond of everything 🇿🇦 Europe must not really be heaven for us. We still want to see our best players playing in the top flight football (Rep national team, champions League, club world cup). In Europe, a new coach comes in and our good players don't feature anymore career done. The push & pull plan is a good idea for a population of 60-70 million (a potential 2-4 million 🇿🇦players from grassroots to professional ) But since it's another contested issue why are we not increasing teams in the professional and semi- professional level including referees.
@@Demru_1 very valid comments! i think it’s a tricky one to increase the number of teams.. that’s an extra 72 million in grants per year for the PSL. And are there enough good operators to run good professional football clubs. Lots to be unpacked here..
No it's not true, he won a league in 1994 and pirate didn't actually had a coach in the final of the champions League, Ronald mkandawire was in charge after Joe frinkington resigned just before the finals.
Oh I now understand by our players don't go to Europe the most. Our football clubs are asking for 4times more money than the Brazilian clubs etc... Thanks for the insightful infor Bhakaniya
Mike Makaab is one of the good people I have ever met, he's so genuine and generous. I was a Car guard at Immanuel Church for 7 years and he was member of the church band,in he bought me a R2700 Puma 👟 for Christmas. I used to call him Mkhulu (grandpa) it's a sign of respect,that's how we do in African culture at least as a Xhosa guy,you can't just call an elder with their first name.to be honest he and his wife (Michelle) they always made sure I was sorted every Sunday.
Love to hear stories like this! What a great guy.. 🙏🏻
Enjoyed this chat.
Also know Mike Makaab to be one of the agents that put the interest of the players first
Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for the support 👊🏻
Personally scouted me to play 4 his accademy Bootlaces...love this old man,also learned a lot from him football wise....missed my gud friend his son Michael
@@NtuthukoMtshali-v7u that’s a great story! Thanks for sharing
Very insightful, great content and looking forward to part 2. Thanks Morton.
Have so many more questions for Mike… definitely need to sit down with him again!
I'm happy to be here 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ keep up the good work bucs💯
A Buccaneer at Heart Mike Makaab ❤️. #OnceAlways
Definitely! Once and Always
Mike Mortin thanks my brother for bringing Mike Makaab.We were having to much questions about football agents.We need part 2 please sir 🙏
This is amazing. You are doing a good job
Thank you for the amazing feedback and support
I see Mike from time to time and I get to ask him a lot of questions he always have time to speak to me,a wonderful guy that I respect.I saw him this morning and we spoke.
Yeah a very genuine guy, one of the good guys in the industry! 👌🏻
Hie Mike thanks for Bringing another Mike to your show.I just subscribed because i saw you interact with people on your channel which makes you a great person
Thanks for the support man. 👊🏻
Very good and insightful content Sho👍👍
This is a good one Mike
Thank you very much! Appreciate the kind words
There is a discussion im itching to hear more of that Mike touched on, the current pool of young footballers, I wonder whether that's a direct result of the MDC, hopefully you can do an episode on that.
Subscribed as its pure football
Thank you! 🙏🏻 🫡
Mike Mortin 🤟 once and always broe you will always be remembered at Orlando Pirates
☠️🏴☠️
Remembered for what exactly?
He was our weakest link
His a baller mike mortin is a legend in south African football why do u think he managed to play for so long if i would tell any young player to study a legend it would be a great role model to follow quality engin stamina experience @@SelloLebea-yd2pq
You're crazy! @@SelloLebea-yd2pq
Wow! There's nothing we can do with trolls, unfortunately. We just have to.contend with them
Heĺko Mike;
Thanks for a wonderful show.You forgot ask Mike Makaab about why Kodisang came back to South Africa whike he played over 30 Games....
But the boy himself did explain that he felt it was a good idea to come home
He did speak about the fact that financially it can be better in South Africa especially at the big clubs
We thanks MM continue to get us thz top guys coz we nid more type of people lik Mike
Thank you my brother! 🙏🏻
Football agents should solely focus on facilitating transfers, securing endorsement deals, and negotiating contracts - leaving the player and club to focus on the game. This clear separation of roles would:
1. Reduce conflicts of interest
2. Increase transparency in transfer dealings
3. Allow players to concentrate on performance
4. Enable clubs to make informed, unbiased decisions
By specializing in their core competencies, agents can add value without compromising the integrity of the game or exploiting their positions. It's time for a more streamlined and ethical approach to football agency!
Great insightful comment! Thanks for taking the time.
We need more PSL teams to join transferroom and expose our players to the world...🔥
Agree 100%…
Mike how do you become a client of an agent
Good question.. probably when you are trying enter into negotiations with a professional team
Do agents benefit anything when their player gets a national call out or endorsements?
Not with the call up.. but some agents take commission on endorsement deals that players get, especially if they broker the deal
Mike the Buccaneer
🏴☠️☠️
We must retain our own players locally, improve our PSL and Bafana Bafana. I don't find anything special about Europe, Africa is a big enough cake especially North Africa.
Our talent must be groomed properly from the grassroots level in financial literacy and lifestyle.
We must never change our higher asking price, if it's only about money and everyone wants to be a Messi or a Ronaldo then it's very questionable
🇿🇦 must proud itself, build its own product
Retain talent > improve standard of football > bring fans back to stadiums (seems to be improving already) > attract sponsors > better money for clubs and players! Not mentioning impact for the national team.
I disagree.. if we keep all our best players within the country. Then the next generation doesn’t get the opportunity to break through.. that’s a big problem
@@MikeMortonTalksFootball
Good points,
North Africa still pays well, they are fond of everything 🇿🇦
Europe must not really be heaven for us. We still want to see our best players playing in the top flight football (Rep national team, champions League, club world cup).
In Europe, a new coach comes in and our good players don't feature anymore career done.
The push & pull plan is a good idea for a population of 60-70 million (a potential 2-4 million 🇿🇦players from grassroots to professional )
But since it's another contested issue
why are we not increasing teams in the professional and semi- professional level including referees.
@@Demru_1 very valid comments! i think it’s a tricky one to increase the number of teams.. that’s an extra 72 million in grants per year for the PSL.
And are there enough good operators to run good professional football clubs. Lots to be unpacked here..
Mike do you remember JUJU from wentworth?
Not too familiar… remind me please
I think football around the world has to go back to reset, players aren't moving abroad and vice versa.
Just think we need to relook at structures, but South African football looks to be in a decent place at the moment
The man who won the Champions league with Pirates...
No it's not true, he won a league in 1994 and pirate didn't actually had a coach in the final of the champions League, Ronald mkandawire was in charge after Joe frinkington resigned just before the finals.
Legend!
Absolute Legend
@@JohnHaze4666 my apologies...
@@JohnHaze4666So true. Mkhandawire won the CL with BUCS
We talking PSL not the world he must not fool you
Oh I now understand by our players don't go to Europe the most. Our football clubs are asking for 4times more money than the Brazilian clubs etc... Thanks for the insightful infor Bhakaniya
I mean Europe is croocks
Thanks for joining in the conversation bro! 👊🏻
Very informative, much love from Namibia🤍🇳🇦🇳🇦
@@brandonhoneb1460 that’s awesome!! Thank you bro.. have a Windhoek for me. 🍻
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