When the national anthems are being played before Jamaica face Canada in their CONCACAF World Cup qualifier in Toronto on August 20, Marlon King will not be around. King, one of the leading strikers for Jamaica over the last four years has not been recalled to the squad by Technical Director Rene Simoes.
“He has not yet received a call up for that game as yet,” responded the media manager of Wigan Athletic, when contacted Wednesday by JamaicaWin.com. “Maybe he will get a call soon.” That was the response given regarding King’s call up for the game against Canada.
Technical director Rene Simoes then confirmed that all the players for this game have been officially notified. “All the players have been called,” Simoes said. “The final list will be made public when we finish the camp (on August 14).”
King last played for Jamaica against the Bahamas in the first of two games at the National Stadium, scoring once in a 7-0 thrashing. Perhaps the writing was on the wall in the second game when he sat on the substitute’s bench for the 90 minutes.
In a letter to the media last month, Simoes hinted that there would be surprises. After speaking about discipline, self control, developing a winning habit and developing a positive and creative attitude, perhaps the most telling of all the passages would be the following: “Dear Jamaicans, these are the things we are working with our players, some will be there some will not. I will not compromise my principles in the name of a player, or the clubs or the persons who are connected to them,” he said in the ‘letter.’
Prompted by this letter which can be seen in its entirety on JamaicaWin.com , calls were made to clubs in England enquiring about the call up of Jamaican players to the squad for this game.
“We have to work as a team,” Simoes pointed out as he waited on his players after a practice match where they beat Premier League team Harbour View 2-1. “I have no time to work with those who cannot fit into the unit. When I came here the first time I had enough time to make changes as we went along. On this occasion, we have to work with those who can fit into the team.”
He went on to say that football has changed over the years to the point where any team can do without any one player. “Manchester United has not done badly since David Beckham moved to Real Madrid,” he pointed out.
This would not be the first time that Simoes has picked teams without some of Jamaica’s most celebrated players. Walter Boyd and Onandi Lowe come to mind, but there were others who were left off on various occasions as the Brazilian found them wanting. King was suspended for two years in 2006 by the past JFF administration for indiscipline, but he was reinstated by the new administration after the elections last November.
King made his debut for Jamaica against Venezuela in April, 2004 scoring once and two months later scored a hat-trick against Haiti in a World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium. The prolific striker scored twice when Jamaica beat El Salvador 3-0 in San Salvador.
The Brazilian said that the players for Jamaica’s second game in the qualifiers against Mexico on September 6 are yet to be confirmed. “It is a long time between the two games, so we have to wait and see. It could be the same players or we may call others,” he informed. “The door is never closed.”
well since his move to wigan or whereever he's gone to from Watford he hasn't really performed either so I guess like everyone else he will have to start performing to warrant future call ups.
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It seems as if Simoes has a permanent appointment or he doesn't really care what happen after this campaign as long as his principles are in tact. The question is, which is more important, Rene's principles or Jamaica's qualification?
Good luck to him! He will need lots of it!
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Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King 's proposed move to Hull City is being stalled while the player attempts to negotiate a loyalty bonus from the Latics after just six months, 15 appearances and one goal at the club. Dear oh deart This bit from yahoo today and it goes down well with what you are saying Big Mountain.
Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King 's proposed move to Hull City is being stalled while the player attempts to negotiate a loyalty bonus from the Latics after just six months, 15 appearances and one goal at the club. Dear oh deart This bit from yahoo today and it goes down well with what you are saying Big Mountain.
MAYBE A FROWN HIM A FROWN PON THE THE LIKKLE SALARY AND DEM CUT HIM OFF A DI BUDGET!!! LOL U CANT COME BEFORE BURREL AND HIM MONEY REMEMBER A JACK A TEACH HIM.
JFF is just cutting the cost of flying in players at the same time Simoes is the TD him pick who he wants but he must be prepared for criticism although I thought King was an above average player.I said it before Simoes building for 2014 because him want to make a big splash in Brazil.
Cutting the cost of flying in players? they might as well lock up shop then and send out the under-20 team. Joke thing! The national senior men's team is the bread and butter, the big money maker for the JFF, so if you are going to chop your best players off the team to save US$1000 per flight..it doesnt make much sense. Marlon King has served Jamaica's football well over the years...never made him out to be an indisciplined player.
One word: SELF DESTRUCT! Simoes seems to be panicing, and by chopping our best player from the side, he is focusing the attention to that player in case we do badly vs Canada. just my opinion. I have the stronggest respect for coach simoes, but this one is counter-productive in my mind.
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Cutting the cost of flying in players? they might as well lock up shop then and send out the under-20 team. Joke thing! The national senior men's team is the bread and butter, the big money maker for the JFF, so if you are going to chop your best players off the team to save US$1000 per flight..it doesnt make much sense. Marlon King has served Jamaica's football well over the years...never made him out to be an indisciplined player.
How u so sure? Remember dem say him did go out party and come back drunk and a cuss up badwud. I don't swear for no guy.
If Bora had done this, wonder what the out cry would be? I was going to dig up some old post, but i'll let sleeping dogs goaan chill.
I have a very good, idea of the out come of this campaign. It has nothing to do with the team, but rather the head of the puppet show.
Jamaica will not qualify, plain and simple. Sad thing is, we have the talent to be knocking seriously on the doors of Mexico, USA,Canada, and Costa Rica.
The experimentation sides/team should by done with. No whole sale changes, and 1 or 2 man/men here or there in and out of the pool, unless serious problem exist with a player, then make it public and move on, no beating around the bushes..yes a pool of our 25 best should be used and 15-20 supplemental players a total 40-45 players should be told you are in. NOW maintain, Perform, Keep Fit.
Somoes, plays these games, with the JA public, that we(not me) buy into. Open letters, public spanking, condecending letter writing and subtle berating....
Simoes, is setting us up for his potential failure. By telling us this and that a goaan ina di back ground( he will never be specific) and man and man no discipline, dis youth and dat youth nah play hard...Hence, its not my fault if JA don't get to SA ( i was telling you all...public letters as public record) GAMES
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Lets look at the big picture. Wigan want to get rid of Marlon King. They already brought in replacements but the tranfer backfire. Marlon need to focus on either regaining his spot in the Wigan line up or shop around for a team.And I think Simoes recognise that. As much as Jamaica needs him this is not the time to pull him away from his Club. I don't think his omission has anything to do with attitude or form. Simoes just does not see the need to risk injury at during August for Marlon while he is fighting for a club spot.
I would not be surprised if Fuller is not on the list also.
