Budget cuts have taken another heavy toll on Bermuda Football Association (BFA) who have been forced to make staff redundancies due to limited funding.Local football’s governing body have not revealed the identity of those whose jobs have been lost. However, a BFA insider, speaking under condition of anonymity, confirmed that the jobs of Youth Director Devarr Boyles, Financial Controller Gideon Kigotho and Programme Developer Coordinator Ian Rawlins have been made redundant effective as of May 31.In a press release issued yesterday, BFA president Larry Mussenden said the association were forced to cut jobs because they could no longer “support the current staffing levels” at their Cedar Avenue headquarters.“Several years ago the Bermuda Government awarded the Association a grant amounting to $3 million per year for a period of five years which enabled the Association to expand its operation both in terms of infrastructure and personnel,” Mussenden said.“Unfortunately, that amount has not been realised and as such, the Government Grant funding was reduced significantly since 2009 to a level for the upcoming year that can no longer support the current employee levels within the Association.“During recent meetings, the BFA’s Executive Council Members discussed the current financial status of the Association and the impact it is having on the operation of the Association at present and over the next year and beyond.”Mussenden said that after “full consultation and examination of all the options” the BFA’s Executive Council had to take the “regrettable step” of making some employee positions redundant as of May 31st, 2012.“While the Association will not discuss the particulars of this decision we must state categorically that the decision in no way reflects on our staff members personally or their performance,” he added.“It merely reflects the reality of our current financial situation. We wish circumstances were different so that this decision was not necessary.”Mussenden said the BFA had now begun the process of restructuring and realigning all job functions with their remaining staff as well as the Executive Council Members.“There will be some challenges as we readjust programmes, goals and objectives with the current level of Government funding and other resources available to football,” he added. “We remain steadfast in our resolve to do all we can for the good of the game.”Of the trio, Boyles may be considered the biggest surprise given the success he’s had with the National Academy and also as interim national coach.Bermuda captain, Khano Smith, expressed sadness over the former Dandy Town midfielder’s impending departure.“Devarr is obviously going to be a big loss, he’s an intelligent individual and takes a lot of pride in what he does and a lot of pride in what’s best for Bermuda,” Smith said.“I’m definitely disappointed to hear that because he’s always organised and I think he had a plan in mind and it’s sad he doesn’t get to see it through.”Ex-BFA executive, Jon Beard, said it was unfortunate local football’s guardians had been forced to cut jobs.“I am very sad for the guys involved and very sorry for the organisation because everybody has been working hard to get the sport where it needs to be,” he said.Echoing Smith’s sentiments, Beard said Boyles wouldl be a significant loss to local football.“Devarr is a loss because he’s been involved in the programme for so long and has done so well,” he added. “I think Devarr has done a good job; he’s well organised, is a good coach and has everything going there.“It’s a loss to football for sure and I hope there’s a way he can continue or be involved. And knowing Devarr he will continue to be involved at some level.”