Misbun Sidek

The association feels that Misbun's services are needed for the 2012 London Olympics.

Misbun had stated dissatisfaction over the new training structure as his main reason to quit but BAM president Datuk Seri Nadzmi Salleh said he will be having another meeting (with Misbun) to convince him of the effectiveness of the new structure.

Nadzi said the BAM executive council (Exco) unanimously agreed to ask Misbun to have a re-think as Lee Chong Wei's preparations for the London Olympics will be disrupted.

The player has said in no uncertain terms that he will not train under another coach.

Chong Wei had also said he will leave if Misbun's resignation is accepted by BAM and this could be one of the reasons why the association decided not to accept the coach's resignation.

"The 2012 London Olympics is very crucial and the Exco unanimously wants Misbun to reconsider his decision to resign.

"We will sit down and discuss with him as soon as possible and explain to him why the new structural changes were important for the future of the national team," said Nadzmi yesterday.

"If there are changes, we made them for valid reasons and the majority of coaches and players have accepted our decision.

"Probably, he didn't fully understand the new structure and his perception might be different.

"Misbun has contributed a lot and Chong Wei needs him for the Olympics.

"The national interest comes first and we are willing to compromise on certain things but we wouldn't want to pre-empt the outcome of the meeting.

"The new structure is much better and individual's perspectives are subjective. We don't get what we want all the time.

"Misbun must be open and bring up any issue that has been bothering him. Our objective is to convince him to look at the new structure in a different perspective.

"We cannot just make changes to the structure as it was endorsed by the council and any changes must get the council's approval."

Nadzmi had stated that changes to the new training structure are unnecessary and hinted that Misbun would probably have to come in without setting any conditions.

Nadzmi said they will discuss on a new contract with Misbun if he agrees to return to BAM.

Nadzmi, a successful businessman, said nobody is indispensable in the corporate world and the same applies to any association where decisions are governed by the council and general consensus.

BAM may have just prolonged the issue again as it is hard to see Misbun returning if the association refuses to make changes to the new training structure.