Technical Director Bora Milutinovic, has named a 24 member training squad comprised of local and internationally based players to represent Jamaica in a friendly international game to be played against 37th ranked Chile on Tuesday, June 5 at the National Stadium.
The team will train at Bran Court in Clarendon and training begins on Thursday, May 24.
Player Club Andre Redwood JDF Allien Whittaker JDF Mario Harrison Reno Nicholy Finlayson Reno Jermaine Taylor Harbour View Donald Stewart Harbour View Fabian Taylor Harbour View Richard Edwards Harbour View Christopher Harvey Harbour View Lovel Palmer Harbour View Demar Phillips Waterhouse Richard McCallum Waterhouse Adrian Reid Portmore United Wolry Wolfe Portmore United Mario Swaby Portmore United Keneil Moodie Seba Xavian Virgo Boys Town Fabian Davis Tivoli Gardens Ricardo Gardner Bolton Wanderers Luton Shelton Sheffield United Donovan Davis St. George’s FC Sean Fraser Miami FC Ricardo Fuller Stoke City FC Khari Stephenson AIK Stokholm
Overseas beased players Ricardo Fuller and Luton Shelton are already in the island.
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I like the squad, Bora continues to give everyone a look. I am a bit concerned about the match fitness of Khari but if he could train for a month with the Reggaeboyz before return to Sweden that would be good.
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Bora names squad for Chile game
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Technical director of Jamaica's football Velibor 'Bora' Milutinovic has named a squad to begin preparations for a friendly international against Chile inside the National Stadium on Tuesday, June 5.
Miami FC's attacking midfielder, Sean Fraser, who scored for his club over the weekend, has earned his first call since Bora assumed coaching duties. Portmore United's Wolry Wolfe has also been included in the group, having spent a spell on the outside of the national set up. Patrick Hylton (right), National Commercial Bank's Group managing director is all smiles as Velibor 'Bora' Milutinovic (left), JFF technical director autographs a keepsake football that will be displayed at the financial institution's Wellness & Recreation Centre, while Crenston Boxhill, JFF president watches closely. NCB is a major sponsor of the Reggae Boyz 'Back to Africa' World Cup Campaign.
Apart from the senior team, Fraser has represented Jamaica at the Under-17, Under-20 and Under-23 levels, while Wolfe has done duty with the Under-20s and Under-23s.
There is one newcomer to Bora's team in Harbour View's diminutive midfielder, Richard Edwards - a hard tackler and workaholic. But there is no Jermaine Hue - a crafty midfielder with an educated left foot.
Stoke City's Ricardo Fuller, Sheffield United's Luton Shelton and Bolton Wanderers' Ricardo Gardner are the overseas-based players summoned for the game. Fuller and Shelton, claims a JFF press release, are already in the island. AIK Stockholm's Khari Stephenson, who was invited, will not be available, having just resumed full training with his club after suffering a broken arm.
The other members of the squad are all home-based and who have been a part of the team at one time or another since Bora took over in January. Ranked 69th in the world according to the latest Coca-Cola/FIFA rankings, the Reggae Boyz will begin training on Thursday at Brancourt in Clarendon.
Chile, of South America, are currently ranked 43rd in the world and have qualified for seven World Cup Finals. As hosts, they finished third to eventual winners, Brazil, in 1962.
Coming into the June 5 game against the Boyz, Chile are coming off three wins, two draws and a loss (0-4 to Brazil) in their last six outings.
The first win was a 1-0 scoreline over South American neighbours Venezuela on February 7, then they blanked visiting Cuba 3-0 and 2-0 on May 9 and 16, respectively, while the draws were 1-1 against Central American outfit Costa Rica on March 28 and a goalless result with two-time World Cup winners Argentina on April 18.
Jamaica's squad: Andre Redwood, Mario Harrison, Allien Whittaker, Nicholy Finlayson, Jermaine Taylor, Demar Phillips, Donald Stewart, Richard McCallum, Fabian Taylor, Lovel Palmer, Wolry Wolfe, Christopher Harvey, Mario Swaby, Richard Edwards, Adrian Reid, Ricardo Gardner, Keneil Moodie, Luton Shelton, Donovan Davis, Sean Fraser, Fabian Davis, Ricardo Fuller and Xavian Virgo.
Why not enlist the help of some of the other overseas based players in defense. If we are playing a higher profile team, then we should improve our chances for getting a win. We can always give the less experienced players opportunities to show their ability against lesser opponents.
I do get the impression from having read it elsewhere that Bora is the kind of guy who won't be begging anyonw to play. I have to agree with that. So he is using only those players that are available. I am guessing that Damion Stewart, JJ and a couple of others are not in the island and he is not going to beg them to come, because he only wants willing participants. Note I have not mentioned Claude Davis, because I know he has carried on with some antics in the past in playing for JA.
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It is a tricky situation for Bora but those weak defenders need experience against high level competiton. What will we do next year if Claude and Damion get injured or suspended at the same time(HAPPENED BEFORE ;)? Right now is the time to bloody them.
Donald Stewart and Fabian Davis are in the squad due their professionalism, fitness, hardwork and experience, which are more off the field qualities.
Well he could have called at least one of them. They (Claude and Damion) are our two best defendors right now.
I can't see why it's a tricky situation for him. To me it's straigtforward. You are playing a quality team so you should try to field strong team. Combine some of the inexperienced guys with the experienced ones. I guess he might be saying Fabian and Donald bring experience but (in my opinion) these guys are always going to be just club ballers.
What happen to Shavar Thomas? Did the defendor/rightback guy from LA Galaxy (can't remember his name) retired?
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I think Damion Stewart needs a rest after playing 45+ matches for QPR in 2006/2007. Claude Davis MIGHT be trying to sort out his future at Sheffield United or elsewhere. Shavar Thomas was recently traded for LA Galaxy to Chivas USA and finally played a full 90 the last two matches. Tyrone Marshall(LA Galaxy) turns 33 this year and might be done with international football.
Well, Haiti is playing Chile tomorrow afternoon and international matches played in Haiti are usually shown live online. Maybe, you guys would want to take a look at Chile.
Chile just beat Cuba twice.
Haiti vs Chile (senior and women U-20) Live doubleheader on May 5 @ 4:30 PM http://www.rth2000.net/
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I would bring my strongest team to play top flight competition, but we don't have access to all the information the coaching staff is working with. It looks like Bora is preparing for both the Olympics and world cup. Still, it is good for the local based players as they will get much needed international experience against a quality opposition. This should pay dividends in the future.
I would bring my strongest team to play top flight competition, but we don't have access to all the information the coaching staff is working with. It looks like Bora is preparing for both the Olympics and world cup. Still, it is good for the local based players as they will get much needed international experience against a quality opposition. This should pay dividends in the future.
My Line up if I had a chance Keepa- allien witaker Defenders- Jermaine Taylor Damian Stewart Donald steward Midfield- Lovel palmer Ricardo Gardener Nicoly Findason Adrian Reid and Demar philliphs
Forwards- shelton and Fuller - they both have the talent they both can score
Jamaica vs Ghana - Donovan Ricketts (Shawn Sawyers 86th), Claude Davis, Damion Stewart, Garfield Reid, Omar Daley, Khari Stephenson (Jason Morrison 82nd), Jason Euell, Shane Crawford, Jamal Campbell-Ryce (Jermaine Johnson 63rd), Luton Shelton (Ricardo Fuller 46th), Marlon King (Teofore Bennett 82nd)....vs England Donovan Ricketts, Omar Daley, Damion Stewart, Claude Davis, Garfield Reid, Jason Euell (Khari Stephenson, 79), Jermaine Taylor (Shane Crawford, 46), Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Jermaine Hue (Jermaine Johnson, 85), Ricardo Fuller (Teofore Bennett, 76), Luton Shelton (Deon Burton, 48).
canada wid CB and the last time we won. Richard McCallum, Damion Stewart, Oneil Thompson (Shavar Thomas 46th), Shane Crawford (Demar Phillips 26th), Xavean Virgo, Khari Stephenson (Fabian Davis 88th), Omar Daley, Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Jermaine Hue, Luton Shelton (Teafore Bennett 73rd), Ricardo Fuller.
then all the other times we didn't lose except switzerland Lunar cup Richard McCallum, Oneil Smith Xavian Virgo 84th), Jermaine Taylor, Mario Swaby (Mario Harrison 85th), Kavin Bryan, Demar Phillips, Donald Stewart, Adrian Reid, Fabian Taylor, Nicholy Finlayson, Lovel Palmer.Subs not used: A Whittaker, J Pearce, D Williams, N Plummer, D Davis, H Howell, S Morrissey.
Switzerland Richard McCallum, Oneil Smith (Adrian Reid 45th), Jermaine Taylor, Christopher Harvey, Nicholy Finlayson (Keneil Moodie 45th), Demar Phillips, Mario Swaby, Donald Stewart (Fabian Davis 45th), Lovel Palmer (Mario Harrison 77th), Fabian Taylor, Kavin Bryan (Donovan Davis 68th). Subs not used: A Whittaker, X Virgo, H Howell, A Redwood
Panama Richard McCallum, Allien Whittaker, Ricardo Gardener, Xavian Virgo, Oneil Smith, Jermaine Taylor, Christopher Harvey, Mario Harrison, Adrian Reid, Nicholy Finlayson, Demar Phillips, Mario Swaby, Fabian Davis, Donald Stewart, Lovel Palmer, Keneil Moodie, Donavan Davis, Fabian Taylor, Luton Shelton, Horace Howell, Andre Redwood, Kavin Bryan
Lined up for Chile Andre Redwood, Allien Whittaker, Mario Harrison, Nicholy Finlayson, Jermaine Taylor, Donald Stewart, Fabian Taylor, Richard Edwards, Christopher Harvey, Lovel Palmer, Demar Phillips, Richard McCallum, Adrian Reid, Wolry Wolfe, Mario Swaby, Keneil Moodie, Xavian Virgo, Fabian Davis, Ricardo Gardner, Luton Shelton, Donovan Davis, Sean Fraser, Ricardo Fuller, Khari Stephenson.
richard McCallum, Xavian Virgo, Jermaine Taylor, Mario Swaby,Mario Harrison, Demar Phillips, Donald Stewart, Adrian Reid, Fabian Taylor, Nicholy Finlayson, Lovel Palmer,Donavan Davis, A Whittaker have all become consistent choices of Bora.
Oneil Smith, Kavin Bryan, Plummer, Howell, D.Williams, Pearce all had chances to impress or even to sit on the bench.
Though I cant say I'm surprised that Bora didn't invite Jermaine Hue which probably could be bcoz he see's this a problem:a crafty midfielder with an educated left foot. The education deh di wrong place. But I am surprised that Jamal Campbell Ryce, Jermaine Johnson and even Garfield Reid were not invited.
All of these three guys work hard, run hard and are good with the ball also.
We could also convert Marshall to permanent defence now. Or are we not hoping for experience anymore.
Ah well.. I wish them all the best....
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