Saw this on one Canadian football website re David Hoilett.
David Hoilett
Red Nation Online spoke to David Hoilett recently and briefly brought up the elephant in the room – just where is he going to play internationally (and as 19-year-old that is getting starts in the EPL, he’s going to play internationally somewhere). His answers will sound familiar to long-time Canadian fans.
For those unaware of his story, Hoilett was born in Ottawa and played in Canada for much of his youth until he was 16. Then he went to Blackburn, where he fought his way to the first team squad after a stop in Germany on loan with Crazy Hippy FC St. Pauli. When he was 13 he was cut from an Ontario u14 team. His dad is still pissed about it and because of that Hoilett is widely believed to be leaning towards playing internationally for Jamaica.
His case is eerily similar to the de Guzman’s, right down to the fact that there is another brother involved that seems to be leaning towards Canada as an international option. Those close to Janiel Hoilett tell me that he acts, feels and thinks like a Canadian. His international loyalty is only to Canada.
However, those same sources tell me that David is as good as gone. Part of the reason I never write about him is that I already think of him as Jamaican. Hoilett is as good as gone. Sadly, you can mark my words. We’d be best to forget about him and instead try to prevent the next one from happening.
There are signs to say our message(s) has been delivered, and that someone's listening to our cries here on this forum, and so far have made some attempt to address some of the issues the Nation Football Program is facing. May it be that JY deliver our messages or the JFF/coaches read our postings, to me it makes no difference who's the one reading our post or getting the messages delivered, as long as something positive is done to "correct and get the problem(s) fix once and for all." But, there's a saying that goes like this, "silent river runs deep." So, I'm paying close attention here on what the Prezy next announcement will be, because like I've said before, "something fishy is going on around here." It nuh done yet "look out people!!!"
Originally Posted By: Blessed Love
That's the same thing I was wondering myself, why go the route of e-mail when JamaicanYouth (JY), is actively involved with this forum site and the JFF.....Anyway, I would like to thank JY personally, for listening and taking up my request regarding this matter to the press somewhat, and I'm also hoping that he did/will take it directly to his boss (Horace 'crab-in-a-barrel' Burrel) as well.
I'm now waiting to see if the JFF will listen to the cry of the "Loyal" Jamaican supporters/fans on this site, and act by addressing the matter, NOW!!!
I always know this site have a lot of potential, and is very capable enough, efficient and effective in making things happen. This site is so damn good that even the JFF want to duplicate it. Also, this site knows how to bring information and awareness directly to the right source(s).
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Originally Posted By: Blessed Love
Guess with all the noise we're making around here, and the calling for the National top class players and especially the ones, "Born a Foreign" is done only amongst ourselves on this forum.
Because, no journalist have any article in the local newspapers that I have read so far, to indicate that the Jamaican public or anyone for that matter locally, is calling on the JFF or Tappa to bring in our best players available to join the team now...!!!
Let's do this thing early enough and call up our best eligible and available players, so the players can start to build the right chemistry and gel together from now..!!!
"Tappa/JFF" if you guys read this forum or get any update from JY from time to time, please listen up and understand that this current crop (or should I say crap lol) of local players won't do it...they can't take us to Brazil 2014 WC." No way...!!! Not at all...!!! ,
Originally Posted By: LINCOLN
HI, why did you have to go through all that drama? You could have gone straight to JamaicanYouth......
Originally Posted By: Hamilton Israel
He also sent me this....
The Football Academy The Jamaica Football Federation Calendar of Events
Are we “avoiding” UK Based players?
September 3, 2011 | Filed underArticles,News | Posted by JamFedadmin
October 10, 2010 was the last time Jamaica fielded a UK based player, Ricardo Fuller. It has now nearly 11 months since we have seen a UK based player in Black, Green and Gold and it is certainly a cause for concern. We must ask Tappa and Company, “Are we ‘avoiding’ UK Based Players?”.
It is my belief that UK based players play a huge role in the development of football at the international level. They bring years of experience, tactical discipline and technical ability that wins the hearts of Jamaicans fans all the time. At this point in time the fans are growing restless, we are about 10 months away from the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers and we have yet to experiment with UK based players.
As I have said before we are just a few pieces away from completing the puzzle and stand an extremely strong chance of getting on that plane to Brazil. Technically, all we need is a solid Centre Back, Central Midfielder, Winger and an additional Striker. The general core of the team is good and I believe that with these additions Jamaica WILL reap more fruitful rewards in the near future.
Darren Pratley is a 25 year old Central Midfielder who plays for Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League. He just moved from Swansea City where he assisted in their promotion to the Premier League. His tactical vision, sound mind and strong presence made a difference at Swansea, that is what Jamaica needs at the middle of the park right now.
When John Barnes was manager he called Pratley up; but days before the game Pratley received an injury. It is now time for Pratley to come back.
Chris Humphrey is a 23 year old winger who plays for Motherwell F.C. in the Scottish Premier League. Chris is reckoned to be the 17th fastest winger in the UK, he played an integral role in Motherwell’s Europa League season last season. Humphrey was called up to the Jamaica team prior to the Gold Cup this Year, but his mother had a stroke days before the tournament. Chris can terrorize the opposition with his speed, cleverness and dead ball skills.
Zavon Hines is a 22 year old striker who plays for Burnley F.C. in the Championship, who recently moved from West Ham. Zavon Hines was called up by John Barnes in 2009 for an international friendly vs Nigeria but he did not feature. Former West Ham and England International Dean Aston said Zavon is one to watch for the future as he is a very lethal striker in front of goal.
These pieces will fit in nicely into the pool of players and they will play an integral role in getting to Brazil. Now is the time to step up.
Writer:Simon "JamaicanYouth" Preston Editor:Russell Morgan
Originally Posted By: Blessed Love
Originally Posted By: kirkieb
JY come forward and fill the void my yute. There's a lot of speculations around here. People need answers because the inept media houses in JamRock are not providing any real answers.
Something don't look too good here man...with all these losses recently there's no uproar from the Jamaican supporters, or anyone for that matter..? NONE! whatsoever, neither from the fans, the private sectors nor the media?
"No sah somebody need fi come forward now and tell the people wha really ah transpire inna di camp, why wi naa see the top balla dem rasta. yuh mean fi tell mi seh wi caan hear nutten from the Prezy, coach Tappa, Horace Reid or Bruce Gaynor...."we need sum ansa and wi need dem now badly to...!!" Because, "That fck'n contract ish is what is holding back the National program from progressing forward to reach higher heights...there's no way anybody caan tell mi seh, Jamaican a guh siddun n keep silent wen ish naa guh rite, wi bunn dem things yah rasta!...fling bokkle and errything (no sah j/K...naa promote hooliganism) but anyway, on a serious note though, mi ah beg yuh fi come-off ah yuh 'pomps and pride' Mr Prezy!!" reconsider the damn contract thing man, and deem the Fck'n thing null and void. ASAP!!Freeeedoommmm!!!
"Where is that transparency you talk about Mr Burrel...?"
I would like to know suppen, did the JFF payoff Seaga, the print media/journalist and also the Minister of sports, to keep hush-hush on this matter..?
"Suppen smelling fishy around here mon...!!!"
Originally Posted By: jamatl
[quote=jamatl]"More quality players needed to improve the Reggae Boyz squad – Afredo Montesso."
Following the Reggae Boyz defeat to Columbia on Tuesday, September 6, assistant coach Alfredo Montesso says the coaching staff will need to find more players with quality to improve the squad.
Members of the Reggae Boyz squad returned home on Wednesday afternoon, September 7 after suffering a 2 – 0 defeat to host Colombia in Florida, their third straight defeat since the quarterfinal exit at the CONCACAF Gold Cup in July.
Coach Montesso singled out debutant Errol Stevens as one player, who could play a significant role in the team going forward.
"We have to look for better quality players every time. We just say Stevens, from Arnett Gardens and he played his first game very well. He showed ability, he showed quality and we have to be open to quality players like him," Montesso said.
Stevens says playing at the international level is a whole different ball game.
"It’s much different … the game is much faster and requires more focus. It was a new experience in terms of the level of playing, (it was) a more intense game, so I had to raise the standard a bit but I really feel good about how I performed," he said.
The Reggae Boyz have conceded 10 goals in their last four matches while scoring twice.
Since being beaten by United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Reggae Boyz have suffered defeats to China and Ecuador in recent games.
- GK Dwayne Miller Syrianska FC - GK Ryan Thompson Shamrock Rovers - GK Richard McCallum Waterhouse
- DF Lovel Palmer Portland Timbers - DF Jermaine Taylor Houston Dynamo - DF Shavar Thomas Sporting Kansas City - DF Adrian Reid Portmore United - DF Keneil Moodie Montego Bay United F.C. - DF Xavean Virgo Boys' Town
- MF Omar Daley Motherwell - MF Richard Edwards Harbour View - MF Rodolph Austin Brann - MF Jason Morrison Aalesund - MF Demar Phillips Aalesund - MF Dane Richards New York Red Bulls - MF Ewan Grandison Portmore United F.C.
- FW Omar Cummings Colorado Rapids - FW Ryan Johnson Toronto FC - FW Errol Stevens Arnett Gardens - FW Jermaine Beckford Leicester City FC
* So where is the ticket for the other guy from Motherwell? OR Will Omar Daley be in Jamaica until October?
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Can they at least hire Johnny Barnes as a consultant for recruitment of UK based players to the Reggae Boyz. Last, I understood Barnes left because we couldn't afford him full time. No disrespect to Tappa, but the UK based prospects seem to respond much better to invites when the call came from Barnes. We may be able to afford Barnes' services if he serves in the capacity of a consultant. We need all hands on deck, and Barnes is a heavy weight in English football. A temporary consultancy may open or crack many doors that seem otherwise unavailable.
Additionally, does the JA consulate expedite requests for players seeking a JA passport for the purpose of trying out for the boyz. I hope there is some cooperation between the ministry of sport, the reggae boyz management and the foreign ministry in this respect so the applications process can be streamlined. Are there any hick-ups in the whole process when it comes to Fifa or the English authorities.
According to wikipedia: Barnes was officially named as manager of Tranmere Rovers on 15 June, with Jason McAteer assisting him.[9] He got off to a disastrous start, with Tranmere only winning three of their first fourteen games. On 9 October 2009, Barnes was sacked by the club after a run of just two wins from eleven league games.[10] He has since applied to become the manager of the Rwandan national team with Stephen Garside as his Youth Team Coach
Seriously, Rwandan football coach??? The JFF should bring him into the fold even as a consultant for recruitment and PR. We need all hands on deck! Get serious man. Who else could be a better face for Jamaican football right now?
Furthermore, with the Olympics fast approaching and the world championships right behind us, can we get Bolt for some appearances with the reggae boyz? How about a you tube add, a series of spoofs with the footballers, nothing too risky.... a rumor that he wants to fulfill his dream of playing for ManU beginning with his own reggae boyz. Sell some advertising to online merchants. Doesn't google already have this thing set up just for that type of marketing campaign where you can moneytize your videos? I know that Bolt is an expensive commodity, but he loves football like the rest of us and he's down to earth. Him know the runnings and the struggles we face to promote our home grown athletes and brand Jamaica.
Come on JFF these are serious suggestions and not just idle talk here. Bolt and Barnes are serious assets, treat them with respect and let their innate patriotism guide their decisions. More money and more interest generated in the team is the greater the potential for better recruits.
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JFF shows thinking in response to Reggae Boyz's losses
Saturday, September 10, 2011
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WE were pleasantly surprised with the very sober response from the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) following the Reggae Boyz's latest friendly international loss to Colombia on Tuesday.
It was the third straight loss in international friendlies (0-1 to China in Hefei; 2-5 to Ecuador at high altitude Quito, and 0-2 to Colombia in Fort Lauderdale) and the fourth-in-a-row if the 0-2 defeat to the USA in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament is added.
Instead of throwing the technical staff, led by head coach Mr Theodore Whitmore, under the proverbial bus, the JFF — through its technical committee chairman Mr Howard McIntosh — has sought to put the present modus operandi into context, allay fears and reassure agitated supporters that the programme remains well and truly on track.
According to Mr McIntosh, the targets set by his group are being met and the JFF is not overly perturbed by the latest results, which could negatively impact our FIFA world ranking. Not that the FIFA ranking has suddenly become unimportant, but in the overall plan, it is secondary.
In Thursday's edition of this newspaper, Mr McIntosh was quoted as saying the "first objective was to get games on all FIFA dates"; the second was to acquire "quality opponents" and the third was to facilitate the technical staff with the opportunity to examine a number of players in an effort to strengthen the player pool.
The recent games have also given the players and technical staff the experience of playing and managing under trying circumstances and in unfriendly environments.
Mr Whitmore, too, has had his say, and while results were secondary in his experimentation, he was dissatisfied with the "attitude" of some of his players and has vowed an immediate shake-up of the team.
Mr Whitmore, a former professional player in England, is cognisant of the hazards of the job. He knows that if he does not get the required results during next year's World Cup Qualifiers, he will be sacked, and as such he's prepared to give it his best shot.
As Mr Whitmore executes his shake-up of the pool of players, we think it is only proper that either he or Mr McIntosh states clearly the policy regarding English-based players. For too long, whether by words or deeds, this issue has been left ambiguous.
Jamaica kick off the Brazil 2014 World Cup Qualifying campaign next June, and we believe if those players are to be integrated into the team, then the time is now, as there are only two playing dates left this year, and about one or two next year for FIFA-approved friendlies.
Time is clearly running out for Mr Whitmore and his staff to sieve through the player pool, identify the core group of players and to settle on a balanced and solid squad to launch the campaign.
But as we reflect on Mr McIntosh's clear-headed approach to the recent losses, we hope that it translates into a maturing of the minds of not only the administrators, but the general public as well. In other words, losing is an important part of learning.
A similar situation unfolded a few years ago when then head coach Mr Bora Milutinovic, in an effort to examine the local talent pool at his disposal ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers the following year, embarked on a horrendous four-match tour of Asia and suffered losses to Indonesia (1-2), Vietnam (0-3) and Iran (1-8), with a solitary 2-0 win over Malaysia.
Mr Milutinovic and then JFF president Mr Crenston Boxhill were taken to task for the results and their impact on the FIFA ranking, with little regard for the context of the "building and preparation phase" of the programme at the time.
We appreciate the importance of the FIFA ranking, especially in marketing the Reggae Boyz brand for friendly matches, but we also fully recognise the importance of developing and building a successful team. The latter involves risks, and sometimes the greater the risk the greater the consequences.
There is a thin line between the two, but we trust that our administrators opt for what is in the nation's best interest at that particular time.
Ah hope we lose a couple more game in the process so de shake up dance can continue b4 WC Qual start.
Enuff Almshouse Tappa/Burrell. Ask unnuself; Why shud de public pay fe see balla wey wie can see play free at any decent corna league?
De majority of current Playazz dem not up to playing standard or 'playing intelligence'....wheel! Tappa...
Jagga this forum need to be included in the JFF technical team as dem not up to standard either. Tappa, well you said it best perform or u will be easy target/fall guy.
JFF President says national programme is still on track
Captain Horace Burrell - President JFF Jamaica Football Federation President, Captain Horace Burrell believes the national programme is still on track despite the string of defeats by the national team.
The 2-nil loss to Colombia in Florida, was Jamaica's fourth international loss dating back to the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
However, as they build for the World Cup qualifiers, Burrell says he has every confidence in the coaching staff headed by Theodore Witmore.
The Reggae Boyz preparation will continue with another friendly against a strong Central American opponent to be named in seven days. Once again the game will be away as Burrell says the Federation cannot afford the over 300 thousand dollars it costs to host matches.
The last time Jamaica played a friendly at the National Stadium was on October 10, 2010 against Trinidad and Tobago.
The March 25, 2011 friendly against Venezuela was contested at the Montego Bay Sports Complex
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JFF President says national programme is still on track
Captain Horace Burrell - President JFF Jamaica Football Federation President, Captain Horace Burrell believes the national programme is still on track despite the string of defeats by the national team.
The 2-nil loss to Colombia in Florida, was Jamaica's fourth international loss dating back to the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
However, as they build for the World Cup qualifiers, Burrell says he has every confidence in the coaching staff headed by Theodore Witmore.
The Reggae Boyz preparation will continue with another friendly against a strong Central American opponent to be named in seven days. Once again the game will be away as Burrell says the Federation cannot afford the over 300 thousand dollars it costs to host matches.
The last time Jamaica played a friendly at the National Stadium was on October 10, 2010 against Trinidad and Tobago.
The March 25, 2011 friendly against Venezuela was contested at the Montego Bay Sports Complex
Burrell you created the monster. You conditioned dem seh to hell with process, only winning today is important. So live with it now that the monster turn pon you. But for the fact that it is the NATIONAL programme, Boxhill mussi laughing his a$$ off.
You have a man saying he wants to win a friendly even if it comes at the expense of the whole programme brukking down. These are your creations.
The JFF always find a way to screw up a good thing. Even when you think they no way they can screw up this time they invent a new way.
Now you have Tappa coming out and declaring a shake-up followed by a contradicting declaration from Burrell that the programme is on track.
A shake up to me indicate a new direction and a new track. This was not even necessary. If they didn't screw up the GC selections this could've been a simple continuation of a process.
Declaring an unnecessary shake-up send the wrong message to the current and future players.
What exactly is he going to shakeup to? One could consider the exclusion of the UK ballas a form of shake-up, therefore if he intend to reverse that decision then it is a cancellation of the shake-up amd mot a shake-up.
Be careful they are not talking about exchanging these players for other players from the same leagues. That will be funny. LOL.
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Tappa targets foreign players for WC qualifiers
BY SEAN A WILLIAMS Assistant Sport Editor
Sunday, September 11, 2011
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REGGAE Boyz head coach Theodore Whitmore says he wants to head off any popular perception that the team is barring integration of United Kingdom-born players into its ranks, insisting that the door remains open for all.
The former national midfielder said as he explores all avenues to broaden the player pool ahead of the World Cup qualifying tournament next year, he will be inviting a number of these players for friendly internationals.
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"We've been scouting a few England-born professionals over the past few months and are hoping to invite a few for the upcoming FIFA dates," Whitmore told the Sunday Observer on Friday.
With four defeats on the trot -- 0-2 to USA in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, 0-1 to China, 2-5 to Ecuador and 0-2 to Colombia in friendly internationals -- he expressed disappointment in the attitude of some players and vowed to explore new talent opportunities as part of the ongoing process. UK-born players, he noted, were always in the equation.
"In the past we have experienced a positive impact from some of these players and it's our hope that this would be the case again," he said.
Whitmore, whose two wonder goals gave Jamaica a 2-1 win over Japan at the 1998 World Cup, warned all foreign-bred prospects that the mere fact that they play for clubs in respectable leagues is not an automatic criterion for selection.
"Any new talent must have the capacity to integrate into the team both on and off the pitch. This is very important for chemistry, team spirit, tactical and technical compatibility," Whitmore added.
Jamaica benefited tremendously from the inclusion of a number of England-born professionals at the height of a World Cup qualifying campaign masterfully crafted by the Brazilian Rene Simoes.
Those Englishmen were thought to have brought "professionalism and discipline" to a rag-tag bunch of Jamaican players equipped with nothing but raw talent, of which Whitmore was one.
But Jamaica's football has come a long way since.
"We have seen great improvement in professional attitude and discipline in the main from home grown talent now plying their trade overseas. Some have even shown improvement in tactical awareness and discipline and a better understanding of the game generally," explained Whitmore.
The relatively young but ever learning coach also warned any player born and bred overseas should not come expecting special treatment.
"It is very important to make the point that the treatment offered by the Federation for foreign-based players must not defer to what is provided to our home grown talent... we are one team with common goals, therefore the foreign grown Jamaican talent must be able to endure the conditions all other members of the team are subjected," noted Whitmore in a no-nonsense tone.
Meanwhile, the Jamaica football Federation (JFF) says it embraces one fundamental policy when it comes to scouting talent, and that is to "have the best available local or foreign" at all times.
"Therefore, we have no reservations on England-born or other European-born players of Jamaican descent representing the country, providing that the talent is better than what exist here in Jamaica and can fit into the unit without creating instability and disharmony... and can enhance the capacity of the team and programme," said JFF general secretary, Horace Reid.
Reid said as a first step he would like all players wishing to represent the country to procure documentation to establish their eligibility and the Federation will then assist them with ultimately securing the Jamaican passport, which is a FIFA requirement.
Some England-born and bred players that have come through the Boyz ranks through the years are Deon Burton, Paul Hall, Fitzroy Simpson, Robbie Earle, Micah Hyde, Frank Sinclair, Jamie Lawrence, Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Marlon King, Daryl Powell, Marcus Gayle, Darren Moore, Jason Euell, Darren Byfield, Kevin Lisbie, Barry Hayles, Richard Langley and Trevor Benjamin.
OK. the items in RED indicates the requirements for the English players as laid out by the JFF ________________________________________________________
Tappa targets foreign players for WC qualifiers
BY SEAN A WILLIAMS Assistant Sport Editor
Sunday, September 11, 2011
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REGGAE Boyz head coach Theodore Whitmore says he wants to head off any popular perception that the team is barring integration of United Kingdom-born players into its ranks, insisting that the door remains open for all.
The former national midfielder said as he explores all avenues to broaden the player pool ahead of the World Cup qualifying tournament next year, he will be inviting a number of these players for friendly internationals.
"We've been scouting a few England-born professionals over the past few months and are hoping to invite a few for the upcoming FIFA dates," Whitmore told the Sunday Observer on Friday.
With four defeats on the trot -- 0-2 to USA in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, 0-1 to China, 2-5 to Ecuador and 0-2 to Colombia in friendly internationals -- he expressed disappointment in the attitude of some players and vowed to explore new talent opportunities as part of the ongoing process. UK-born players, he noted, were always in the equation.
"In the past we have experienced a positive impact from some of these players and it's our hope that this would be the case again," he said.
Whitmore, whose two wonder goals gave Jamaica a 2-1 win over Japan at the 1998 World Cup, warned all foreign-bred prospects that the mere fact that they play for clubs in respectable leagues is not an automatic criterion for selection.
"Any new talent must have the capacity to integrate into the team both on and off the pitch. This is very important for chemistry, team spirit, tactical and technical compatibility," Whitmore added.
Jamaica benefited tremendously from the inclusion of a number of England-born professionals at the height of a World Cup qualifying campaign masterfully crafted by the Brazilian Rene Simoes.
Those Englishmen were thought to have brought "professionalism and discipline" to a rag-tag bunch of Jamaican players equipped with nothing but raw talent, of which Whitmore was one.
But Jamaica's football has come a long way since.
"We have seen great improvement in professional attitude and discipline in the main from home grown talent now plying their trade overseas. Some have even shown improvement in tactical awareness and discipline and a better understanding of the game generally," explained Whitmore.
The relatively young but ever learning coach also warned any player born and bred overseas should not come expecting special treatment.
"It is very important to make the point that the treatment offered by the Federation for foreign-based players must not defer to what is provided to our home grown talent... we are one team with common goals, therefore the foreign grown Jamaican talent must be able to endure the conditions all other members of the team are subjected," noted Whitmore in a no-nonsense tone.
Meanwhile, the Jamaica football Federation (JFF) says it embraces one fundamental policy when it comes to scouting talent, and that is to "have the best available local or foreign" at all times.
"Therefore, we have no reservations on England-born or other European-born players of Jamaican descent representing the country, providing that the talent is better than what exist here in Jamaica and can fit into the unit without creating instability and disharmony... and can enhance the capacity of the team and programme," said JFF general secretary, Horace Reid.
Reid said as a first step he would like all players wishing to represent the country to procure documentation to establish their eligibility and the Federation will then assist them with ultimately securing the Jamaican passport, which is a FIFA requirement.
Some England-born and bred players that have come through the Boyz ranks through the years are Deon Burton, Paul Hall, Fitzroy Simpson, Robbie Earle, Micah Hyde, Frank Sinclair, Jamie Lawrence, Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Marlon King, Daryl Powell, Marcus Gayle, Darren Moore, Jason Euell, Darren Byfield, Kevin Lisbie, Barry Hayles, Richard Langley and Trevor Benjamin.
All that the Montesso, the McIntosh, Tappa, the Observer, Horace Burrrel and the Horace Reid a do right now, are things that we are already aware of.....although, it is a good thing that they are coming out of the woods with some info. So, as the saying goes, "better late than never," that must be their number one motto/phrase. Anyway, there's a very little amount of time at hand now, to get the best eligible players to sort out their paper work and thing, then to get on-board and start working together, so that they can gel and build good team chemistry. So, guys what we are waiting for is the "action," to see the program get off the ground, and that's when we will start to see you guys using our top class quality players on the field, and in games.
"We can reap success by having a very good team that can compete with high standards of play, from a steady infusion of new talented players into the squad, and not a bag of mouth....talk is cheap!!!" Let's go!!
Now! on the other hand, have you notice what they have already started on the foreign-based players? They're already saying that the foreign-based players will not be treated any different from the local-based players, but my question to them is, "then why are they treated differently by "you"in the first place?" Because, from my observations they were not giving the same share to equal opportunity, to have time to gel in the system like the other set of players we have been stooping-down to their levels for over some two years now, trying to force them into suppen that they are not ready for. Also, to include the other new local-based recruits and not the foreign-based recruits, especially the (foreign-born), that was not fair to them. Now they (foreign-born players) are already set to be walking on egg shells, before they were even call-upon or set foot in the country to join the team.
So, when man and man ago publish this inna the paper say they will not be treated any different. That's not a nice way to welcome anyone, I never see any announcement or read anything like this anywhere when these last few local-based players, or the ones before (Stevens and co. for an example) were added to the team for the Ecuador and Columbia game....so why are we denouncing the foreign-based players?
Mi a beg unuh please nuh badda pressure the man dem head by scaring them off boss. So, don't start to judge them so soon already, just have you things in order and ready with what you want them fi follow, these guys are professionals...some of them have been sign to professional system, from at a very early age as five...ask or research the thing fi unuh self. Take for example a player like Sturridge....they are tactical and technically sound, and more than capable. You guys should be humble and feel honored to have the abundance of so much quality of players to our disposal, and we should just take advantage of the opportunity while we can, and be prepare and ready to lay out a professional platform, so that the transition will be smooth for these lads, because what I'm greatly concern about is, the fact that you guys will be so deeply admiring their professionalism that you all will be loosing control, and then start to think that they are acting like they know it all or think they are above the National program. "Mi know how unuh tan aready done a yard deh!"
Also, another thing that I'm concern about is how backward they (Foreign-based players) may think the National program settings is, when compared to their up bringing. So, while you guys are saying no one will be treated differently, I'm saying allow yourself some room for understanding, and be professional and get to know these individuals first, and their own unique personality before anything. And most importantly, know how to treat and approach professionals as, " professionals" aught to be treated and that is like, " professionals" and Not like, "amateurs...." By now, the program should have been long gone ahead in, the process of trickling in the foreign-based players, especially the new recruits into the squad one by one for years now, so that when the first balla come in and see the system and settle in, him can give the next balla the ropes on how to cope and adjust to 'your' system. Now you will have to deal with different personalities all at once and I'm hoping you all will be up for the task. these guys will be fundamentally ready, "will the National program be ready for them?"
"A sound of doubt and fair of Not being capable enough to lead a group that consist of professionals is all that I am hearing coming from these voices. Now, the diversity and ubiquitousness is of concern to them, on 'IF' they will be able to manage and lead a team with so much good quality players to produce. And, also to make sure that they can help to maximizes each individual's capability to reach or exceed their international experience or expectations....."
"At this stage in preparation, I'm just hoping that you guys are geared up and ready to go when WCQ comes around next June!!" It must be that. They are aware of the high quality of play that these guys will bring. Don't be scared. "Be prepared..!!"
Motherwell star Chris Humphrey: Hearing our fans sing song about me against Celtic would be perfect Sep 10 2011 Euan Mclean CHRIS HUMPHREY admits he didn't realise Motherwell fans were singing a song in his honour during their last game against Dunfermline. Now he fears he'll go another 90 minutes without hearing it - unless Well's travelling support can drown out a packed Parkhead crowd. The pacy winger has clearly earned cult status at Fir Park with fans singing "Humphrey, why don't you please run down the wing for me?" to the tune of Buddy Holly's Heartbeat. Humphrey smiled: "I didn't realise the song was for me until after the game. I couldn't hear the words and it was only when one of my friends texted me an hour later that it dawned on me. "I'll definitely be listening out for it now. Hopefully they'll be singing it at Parkhead but I might not be able to hear them this time because there will be so many Celtic fans. I've never experienced this before. You might have just one or two sing a song but against Dunfermline everyone seemed to be singing it and it was great to find out it was for me. "But our fans are great like that, they back us brilliantly and coming out in force home and away. That has been a big help to us playing well this season. "I've experienced the other side of that when fans were getting at me. It's not nice but you just get on with it or laugh it off. But that's all part of the game and you just learn to blot it out." Humphrey's impressive start to the season has earned him a call-up to the Jamaican national team - ending any notion of him possibly playing for Scotland - but red tape has delayed his first cap. It's expected to be sorted in time for the next round of internationals and Humphrey will have Well's new recruit Omar Daley to help him settle into the national set-up. Daley will have to wait for his Well debut having joined the squad late this week. But boss Stuart McCall will still travel with a strong side brimming with confidence following their superb start, a fact that yesterday earned him the Clydesdale Bank Manager of the Month Award. McCall said: "I'm delighted - and not just for me, Kenny Black and my backroom staff. When you get manager of the month it means you've had the team of the month and for that the players deserve all the credit. "We know how tough this game will be though. People ask if seeing St Johnstone win 1-0 at Parkhead gives you hope. "I also look a week before that when a good Dundee United side went there, played well and still lost five goals. We'll need to stick together and defend as well as St Johnstone did - and we'll need a bit of luck." http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/sp...86908-23409910/
