JFF
SUSPENDS NATIONAL FOOTBALL PROGRAM
July 7
Horace
Burrell, head of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has suspended
immediately all its national programs due to lack of funds. Burrell
hinted that a recent 65 per cent cut from the Sports Development
Foundation (SDF) has led to its financial "crisis", and it's decision
to suspend all programs. The women's team, preparing at GC Foster
for their World Cup qualifiers on July 13 and July 23, and the
senior men's team preparing for the tour to England later this
month are being sent home until further notice. Earlier this year,
the Sports Development Foundation announced it's reduction in
funds to the Federation leading to a 65 per cent cut and the departure
of two members of the coaching staff - goalkeeper coach, Paul
Campbell, and Brazilian fitness trainer, Glydistan Ananias. The
Burrell administration claims that the JFF has made great efforts
to secure adequate financing for its national programs including
seeking additional sponsorship, asking the government to reinstate
the monthly subvention from the Sports Development Foundation,
but was unsuccessful in their efforts. Along with the women's
team, there are three other teams presently in training for various
international competitions. The Under-20s start their qualifying
campaign this month for the 2003 World Youth Cup, while the Under-17s
start theirs in October for the World Cup finals to be staged
next year. The senior team was preparing for a series of qualifying
matches for the Gold Cup tournament in November. At this time
it is not know how it will affect the National Premier League.
Members
of thereggaeboyz.com forum blames gross mismanagement by the
JFF for the current situation.
TOPNOTCH
TAKES A COMICAL LOOK AT THE JFF CRISIS
RICKETTS
DENIED WORK PERMIT
July 7
Leyton Orient Football Club's website is reporting that a work
permit was denied to Jamaican international goalkeeper, Donovan
Ricketts, by Britain's Home Office. Ricketts was denied because
he has not met the requirements of professional football in the
United Kingdom. Executives from Orient traveled to Sheffield last
Thursday to argue the case for the Jamaican goalkeeper and presented
their appeal before the review panel. It was ruled that Ricketts
was not of a high enough standard to be allowed into the UK to
play professional football.
WHITMORE
TO FACE MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
June 26
Trelawny's Coroner's Court has ruled that national footballer
Theodore 'Tappa' Whitmore be charged with manslaughter, in the
death of former "Reggae Boyz" Stephen 'Shorty' Malcolm. Malcolm
died on the night of January 28, 2001 when the Toyota car in which
he was traveling with Whitmore and Charles Ewan overturned. Initial
reports conflicted as to who was the driver of the car but following
an investigation it was determined that Whitmore was at the wheel
at the time of the accident. The Inquest, which began on April
23 saw a total of ten witnesses who gave evidence. Whitmore's
Attorney, Walter Scott said he was not surprised at the ruling,
and that the result of the impending trial was what mattered.
Scott would also arrange for the appearance of Whitmore for formal
charges.
RICKETTS
GAINS SUPPORT
June 8
Leyton Orient is gaining support in attempts to sign Jamaican
international Donovan Ricketts. An appeal for a work permit for
the 24-year-old goalkeeper was launched following the rejection
of the initial application. There is a new request by MP Harry
Cohen to Lord Rooker, the Minister of State, requesting that the
new application be looked on more favourably. "I am strongly supportive
of my local constituency football club signing Donovan Ricketts
in order for him to play next season, Mr Cohen wrote. "He only
just fails eligibility for an automatic work permit but I think
that this, and permission to be allowed to stay in this country
to play in the league, should be granted. It was also mentioned
that because of the large Caribbean community in Leyton, Ricketts
could be a positive role model for some of the local ethnic Caribbean
youngsters. "He is a player with considerable international experience
and it is exceptional for a third division club to obtain a player
of such quality, Ricketts has made over 30 appearances for Jamaica
and was part of their 1998 World Cup squad. He currently plays
for Village United in Jamaica and was on trial at Orient at the
end of last season.
NIGERIA
WINS 1-0
May 20
The Reggaeboyz displayed an encouraging performance in their unlucky
0-1 loss to Nigeria in an international friendly in London. A
51st minute strike from James Obiora gave the Nigerians the the
only goal of the match as earlier a goal to the Boyz was disallowed.
Nigeria was without a number of their star players such as Augustin
Okocha, Celestine Babayaro, Nwanko Kanu and Julius Aghohowa.In
the 51st minute Nigeria's Obiora ran onto a rebound and slipped
it pass Lawrence. Despite losing, the performance of the Boyz
improved over their 5-0 drubbing received from the USA last Thursday.
Game reports in the Forum
REGGAE
BOYZ MEETS NIGERIA TODAY
May 18
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz face Nigeria in London at the Queen's Park
Rangers ground. The Boyz arrived in London late last night for
today's game against Nigeria following their recent their 5-0
drubbing by the United States. Nigeria, like the United States,
are preparing themselves for the World Cup in South Korea and
Japan later this month. The Reggae Boyz are also down to face
Saudi Arabia, another World Cup qualifier, in Japan on May 22.
Jamaica will be counting on Ricardo Gardner, Theodore Whitmore
and Deon Burton and Onandi Lowe to help improve the performance
of a somewhat disorganized squad.
REGGAE
BOYZ SQUAD NAMED FOR USA and NIGERIA GAMES
May 13
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has called up a 23-man squad
including 16 overseas-based players for its upcoming friendlies
with the USA and Nigeria. Technical director designate, Carl Brown
announced a squad made up of 19 members of Jamaica's 2002 World
Cup campaign. They are: Linval Dixon, Aaron Lawrence, Claude Davis,
Fabian Davis, Marco McDonald, Robert Scarlett, Omar Daley, Ricardo
Gardner, Jermaine Johnson, James Lawrence, Tyrone Marshall, Andrew
Williams, Theodore Whitmore, Fitzroy Simpson, Keith Kelly, Ricardo
Fuller, Deon Burton, Onandi Lowe and Barry Hayles. The newcomers
are goalkeeper, Shawn Sawyers, Kevin Lisbi, a forward with English
Premiership outfit, Charlton Athletic and a former England youth
striker, Jobi McAnuff, a midfielder at Wimbledon and Richard Langley,
also a midfielder at Queen's Park Rangers. Kevin Lisbi is expected
to be in camp for training which begins on Monday, while McAnuff,
Langley and Hayles will join the team when it arrives in England.
Surprisingly, midfielder Jonathan Williams, and veteran midfielder,
Chris Dawes who played important roles in Jamaica's recent 2-0
defeat of England side, Rushden and Diamonds, were omitted. The
Reggae Boyz will meet the USA on Thursday, May 16, at New Jersey's
Giant Stadium, before leaving for London to face the 'Super Eagles'
on May 18.
ARNETT
ADDS TO ACHIEVEMENTS
May 13
Premier League football champions Arnett Gardens yesterday added
the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) overall champions title
to their achievements this season, following junior and senior
team victories over National A-League champions Rivoli United
in a Champion of Champions double-header at the Tony Spaulding
Sport Complex. The Arnett Gardens senior team defeated Rivoli
1-0 on a second half goal from Jonathan Williams, while the Arnett
juniors spanked their Rivoli counterparts 3-0 with goals from
Damion Coleman, Kevin Samuels and Dwight Lewis.
LOCAL
BOYZ ROLL OVER RUSHDEN AND DIAMONDS
May 11
Jamaica's senior team made up of local players cruised to a 2-0
victory over English third Division side, Rushden & Diamonds,
at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex on Friday. Wadadah's Thomas
Grant and Hazard United's Omar Daley scored for Jamaica in a game
dominated by the home team. Poor finishing robbed jamaica of a
much wider margin of victory. See
game report by forum members.
NATIONAL
PREMIER LEAGUE GETS NEW SPONSORSHIP
May 7
Jamaican company Wray & Nephew Limited, will sponsor $100 million
over the next five years to the National Premier League (NPL)
football competition. The announcement was made by the company's
chief marketing officer, Carl Stephenson,
at a press conference at the Jamaica Football Federation's Head
Office yesterday. The competition will be renamed, the Wray &
Nephew National Premier League and is a very significant collaboration
between Wray & Nephew and the JFF and will involve a series of
exciting football initiatives across Jamaica. The competition
was formerly sponsored by the Cigarette Company of Jamaica for
the past 29 years.
JAMAICA
U-19 WOMEN TO FACE MEXICO
May
7
Jamaica open against Mexico today FOOTBALL -- CONCACAF U-19 Qualifier
Observer Reporter Tuesday, May 07, 2002 JAMAICA's Under-19 women's
football team starts the final round of the CONCACAF World Cup
qualifier against Mexico at the Lorry Gomes Stadium in Trinidad
and Tobago at 4:30 pm (3:30 pm Jamaica time) today. In the other
game, Panama will oppose hosts, Trinidad and Tobago. Head coach,
Patrick "Jackie" Walters said that "We are looking to give of
our best... once you give your best and especially if you win,
it can be very rewarding," The girls will take on Trinidad and
Tobago on Thursday, and Panama on Saturday for the lone automatic
spot to the World Cup finals in Canada later this year.
ARNETT
IS NPL CHAMPIONS
May 6
A late goal from Walter Boyd led Arnett Gardens to their second
consecutive National Premier League title with a 2-1 win over
Hazard United at the Harbour View mini-stadium on Sunday. They
became only the second team, to have successfully defended Jamaican
football's most prestigious crown. In the opening game, Arnett's
Under-21s whipped Tivoli Gardens 4-0 to win the youth prize. In
the feature game, Arnett fell behind in the first minute when
Roen Nelson put Hazard ahead. Arnett came back in the 76th with
a goal from skipper, Eugene Barnes, and then Walter Boyd struck
in the 91st minute to capture the title. Teams: ARNETT GARDENS
-- Julian McLeish, Eugene Barnes, Oneil Dunn, Gregory Messam (Denton
Shedden 58th), Gerald Neil, Kevin Eldemire, Fabian Davis (Everton
Bunsie 56th), Cornel Chin-Sue (Jermaine Benjamin 88th), Jonathan
Williams, Kevin Wilson and Walter Boyd. HAZARD UNITED -- Shawn
Sawyers, Claude Davis (Red-carded 66th), Derrick Smith, Sheldon
Battiste, Adrien Mitchell, Wolry Wolfe, Christopher Dawes, Omar
Daley, Kendrie Quarrie (Ryan Powell 68th), Andrew Morrison (Sean
Fraser 79th) and Roen Nelson.
R&D
TO PLAY JAMAICA
Jamaica will play English Division three side, Rushden and Diamonds
in a friendly football match at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex
this Friday at 6:00 pm. The Jamaican team be made of of locall
players and will be named later today. Rushden and Diamonds, will
field two Reggae Boyz, Onandi Lowe and Paul Hall. Jamaica will
face the United States in a friendly international at the Giants
Stadium in New Jersey on May 16, and then on May 18 will journey
to London, England where they will oppose Nigeria's Super Eagles.
PREMIER
LEAGUE RESULTS
April 22
Hazard and TG draw, H'View win
Tivoli Gardens and Hazard United played to a 0-0 draw in the first
leg semifinals of the Craven "A" National Premier League at Harbour
View yesterday. Both teams had several chances to score with Tivoli
the better of the two teams, but good work by Hazard defenders
Claude Davis, Derrick Smith, Sheldon Battiste and keeper, Shawn
Sawyers, kept Tivoli from scoring. In the other game Habour View
edged Arnett Gardens 2-1 with goals from Fabian Taylor (1st minute)
and Donald Stewart (38th), while Fabian Davis scored for Arnett's
in the 77th. More
in the Forum
LOWE
SCORES DOUBLE
April 22
JAMAICAN international striker, Onandi Lowe, scored two goals
in two minutes to seal Rushden's place in the English Division
Three play-offs with a 4-2 win at Halifax over the weekend.
WARNER
REELECTED
April 21
Trinidadian, Austin "Jack" Warner, was overwhelmingly reelected
as CONCACAF president yesterday at the annual Congress of FIFA's
fourth largest confederation. More
in the Forum
GALAXY
ACQUIRE GRIFFITHS
April 21
The Los Angeles Galaxy has acquired Jamaican international Winston
Griffiths from the MetroStars in exchange for a conditional SuperDraft
pick, in an announcement made by Galaxy Vice President/General
Manager Doug Hamilton. Griffiths should be eligible to play for
his new club on April 27 vs. the Colorado Rapids. The 23-year-old
Griffiths is a left-sided midfielder, and has 25 international
caps as a member of the Jamaican National Team scoring four goals.
He is the third Caribbean player on the L.A. roster, joining fellow
Jamaican Tyrone Marshall and St. Vincent & the Grenadines Ezra
Hendrickson. Griffiths previously played for the Connecticut Wolves
of the A-League during the 2001 season and the University of Rhode
Island, leading the team to the 1999 Atlantic-10 Conference regular
season and tournament championships with nine goals and eight
assists. More
in the Forum
NATIONAL
"A" LEAGUE TO BE SCRAPPED
It was reported that the National A League will be abandoned.
Longtime football sponsors, the Cigarette Company of Jamaica/Craven
A,, has decided to focus its sponsorship money on the National
Premier League. In the place of the scrapped A League, six teams
would enter a playoff to determine which three would be promoted
to the NPL which will be increased to 12 teams. Those teams which
fail to get promoted would revert to their parish and confederation
competitions. More
in the Forum
HAYLES
UNHAPPY WITH FULHAM"S MANAGER
Jamaican international, Barry Hayles, has expressed a desire to
leave Fulham, after being used as a late substitute in his club's
1-0 loss to Chelsea, in the FA Cup semifinals last weekend. The
29 year-old Jamaican striker criticized Fulham manager, Jean Tigana,
for leaving him out of the starting team in recent Premiership
matches. More
in the Forum
NATIONAL
PREMIER LEAGUE (NPL) RESULTS
April 11
Goals from Tafari O'Connor (84th) and Irvino English (93rd) gave
Waterhouse a 2-0 win over Village United yesterday. The win puts
Waterhouse in fourth place along with Harbour View and Tivoli
Gardens on 40 points.
Arnett
Gardens's Kevin Wilson scored in the 54th and 74th minutes to
give defending champions, Arnett Gardens a 2-0 win over Duhaney
Park at Arnett yesterday.
Hazard
booked a spot in the semifinal in the National Premier League
(NPL) with a 1-0 win over Tivoli Gardens at Railway Oval yesterday.
Roen Nelson scored in the 45th-minute.
Reno got relegated to the National "A" League after a 2-2 draw
with Wadadah at Jarrett Park. More
in the Forum
BOYD'S
SUSPENSION OVERTURNED
April 10
Walter Boyd has gained a reprieve by his club Arnett Gardens after
they announced two weeks ago that he was being banned for the
rest of the season. After reviewing the players suspension, a
decision was made to make Boyd eligable for today's National Premier
League (NPL) clash between Arnett and Duhaney Park at Tony Spaulding
Sports Complex. A four-man review committee decided to reduce
the player's suspension to four matches which was already served.
It is reported that Boyd has apologised to the club for his verbal
attack against Roberts and coach Jerome Waite after he was substituted
in a NPL game against Duhaney Park on Sunday, March 24. The incident
two weeks ago has added to a long list of disciplinary problems
for the player who is Arnett's top scorer with seven goals this
season. More
in the Forum
JAMAICA
U-19 WOMEN TO PLAY USA AND CANADA
April 10
Jamaica's under-19 women football squad will travel today to play
in a three team warm-up against the USA and Canada in Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida. The Reggae Girlz, who are preparing for the World Cup
qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago next month, will face the USA
on Friday at 11AM at the Hylton Hotel field and the Canadians
a day later at the same venue. They return home the following
day. The USA and Canada will practice at the Lauderhill Sports
Complex on Thursday and Friday and Jamaica will practice at the
hotel's complex. Jamaica's Squad: Denise Duncan (Capt), Tameka
Drummond, Marsha Stewart, Keana-Shae Thomas, Iesha Mowatt, Petrona
Ricketts, Sharika Evans, Kim Dunn, Philisha Lewis, Tashana Taylor,
Michelle Depass, Kesia Smith, Rita Walker, Venecia Reid, Tashana
Vincent, Jodi-Ann McGregor, Marvette Francis, Neisha Forbes, Rochelle
Bryan and Hishamar Faulkner. More
in the Forum
HAYLES
SUSPENDED
April 10
Jamaica's and Fulham's striker Barry Hayles was hit by a three-game
ban for violent conduct yesterday. The Football Association made
the charge after an incident in November last year. Hayles is
also in trouble with the FA charged in connection with an onfield
brawl during a game against Everton in December. No date has yet
been set for that hearing.
NATIONAL
PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS
April 8
Duhaney Park Park have been relegated to the the National 'A'
League, after losing 2-1 against Waterhouse at Ferdie Neita Park
yesterday.
Tivoli
Gardens stayed in contention for a semifinal bid with a convincing
4-0 win over Wadadah in the National Premier League at Railway
Oval yesterday. Goals were scored by Roland Dean in the 12th minute,
followed by Raymond Smith (53rd), Christopher Nicholas (68th)
and Andrew Chisholm (79th).
Arnett
Gardens held National Premier League football leaders, Hazard,
to a 1-1 draw at the Spanish Town Prison Oval yesterday, Goals
were scored by Reon Nelson who put Hazard ahead in the 58th minute
and Kevin Wilson who equalized for Arnett Gardens in the 67th
minute.
In other games yesterday, Village United, continued their charge
for a semifinal spot by defeating former champions, Harbour View,
1-0 at the Elleston Wakeland field in Trelawny. Teofore Bennett
scored the lone goal in the 70th minute.
At the Frome Sports Club, Constant Spring were held to a 1-1 draw
by relegation-bound Reno. More
in the Forum
WHITMORE
AND GOODISON MAY LEAVE HULL
April
7
Reggae Boyz Theodore Whitmore and Ian Goodison could see the end
of their contract with third division football team Hull City
at the end of the season, according to the Hull Daily Mail. The
Jamaicans will be out of contract in the summer and they head
a list of high profile players who are unlikely to be offered
new deals." Goodison has started just 14 league games this season
due to injuries, and Whitmore has failed to show any kind of form
sinceDecember and has not been a regular starter all season. Hull
announced that they have appointed a new manager in Dane Jan Molby,
former Liverpool midfielder on a three-year contract. Meanwhile,
Jamaican international Onandi LoweÕs goalscoring exploits have
been so impressive since signing with Rushden & Diamonds that
he is now referred to by his team-mates as Onandi van Basten.
More
in the Forum
UNDER
19 REGGAE GIRLS DEFEAT DUHANEY U-15 BOYS
Jamaica's under-19 women's football team scored an impressive
5-1 win over Duhaney Park's under-15 boys team at Duhaney Park
last Friday, in preparation for the under-19 World Cup qualifiers
in Trinidad and Tobago in May. The team will play in a closed
door warm-up tournament in the United States from April 9-14 against
the United States and Canada.
RICKETTS
CONTRACT TALKS SUFFERS SETBACK
March 28
Donovan Ricketts attempts to get signed by English third division
team Leyton Orient have been dashed by the news that the Home
Office have rejectedÊthe player'sÊapplication for a work permit.
The Jamaican international goalkeeper has been on trial with the
O's for the past three weeks and has impressed sufficiently for
an application to be lodged, but it has been turned down as he
has not played in the required amount of international games.
Ricketts, 24, has played in 13 of the Reggae Boyz last 19 games,
just short of the 75 per cent usually required for a permit to
be granted.Ê Leyton Orient has not given up hope of signing the
giant shot-stopper and has confirmed that there will be an appeal
against the decision. More
in the Forum
NATIONAL
PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS
March 28
The showdown between the National Premier League (NPL) giants
Arnett and Tivoli Gardens at Up Park Camp yesterday ended with
no goals scored in a dull game. With this result Arnett Gardens
retained their second place inching up to 38 points, three behind
leaders Hazard who with the help of a Roen Nelson hat-trick and
a single strike from Claude Davis, whipped Reno 4-1. Reno slipped
closer to relegation as they remained on 23 points, with only
Duhaney Park below them. Constant Spring and Harbour View keep
their third and fourth places despite losing. Constant Spring
went down 0-1 to Waterhouse who moved up to seventh position on
30 points. Wadadah beat Harbour View 1-0, their third win in a
row to move up to 31 points as they battle to keep out of the
relegation dogfight. Village United kept their eighth place stopping
Duhaney Park 2-0. More
in the Forum
WALTER
BOYD SUSPENDED FOR THE REST OF SEASON
March 25
Former Jamaican striker Walter Boyd has been suspended from Arnett
Gardens for the rest of the season. Club representatives said
that Boyd verbally abused the president of the club and other
top officials because he was substituted in a recent game. The
club said they had to set an example that indiscipline will not
be tolerated. Boyd is suspended from all club activity including
training. More
in the Forum
THREE
NEW OVERSEAS PLAYERS SET FOR JAMAICA /USA GAME
March 24
The upcoming friendly on May 15 between Jamaica and the USA in
New York could see three new England-based players making their
debut for Jamaica. The three are midfielders Richard Langley,
Joel 'Jobi' McAnuff and forward Kevin Lisbie. Technical director
Carl Brown made the announcement during his one-week trip to the
island recently. Langley, a highly-regarded midfielder from Queens's
Park Rangers, was targeted by Clovis de Oliveira but sustained
a knee injury which kept him out of football for close to a year.
McAnuff is a 20-year-old attached to Wimbledon. He is described
as a promising attacker with great pace. Lisbie, 23, plays for
Premiership club Charlton Athletic. He is an attacking forward/midfielder
but has also played as a wingback. If the trio make their debut
they will bring the number of players raised in Britain who have
represented Jamaica since the arrival of Rene Simoes to 17. More
in the Forum
FORMER
XLCR PLAYER DIES
March 23
Former Excelsior footballer Paxton Rose died suddenly in New York
while playing a bank league game. . Forum member Chisel, who was
playing in the game said " I was playing in the game with
him. We were both playing forward. The defense cleared the ball
and I was telling him to hustle out of the offside trap. He bent
over, held his knees and before I could hold him, he was on the
floor. We tried CPR for about 12 minutes until the ambulances
arrived, but he still died. It's the worst feeling I have ever
had in my life. A wake will be held on Friday March 29, 4pm-8pm
at Foster-Phillips Funeral Home, Linden Blvd in Queens. Funeral
on Saturday at 9am at the same venue. More
in the Forum
GOODISON
CAREER IN DOUBT
March 22
If reports out of England are true, Ian Goodison's Hull career
could be officially over. After undergoing a scan of his knees,
it was discovered that Goodison have a knee ligament damage that
will rule him out for the rest of the season. The problem is,
Goodison's contract expires at the end of the season. The 29 year
old Goodison turned down a 2 year extension from Hull City in
January. Even though Goodison was transfer listed no clubs came
calling. Goodison damaged in knees in a motor bicycle accident
in Jamaica. More
in the Forum
FIFA
FINES JFF J$523,000
March 06, 2002
FIFA has fined the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) 20,000 Swiss
Francs (approx J$523,000) for Jamaica's role in the violence that
took place in the Jamaica vs St Kitts/Nevis last July.The JFF
was advised of the decision last week in a letter from FIFA's
disciplinary committee stating that FIFA's decision is final and
not subject to appeal". Jamaica
and the host St Kitts/Nevis were both reported to the FIFA disciplinary
committee after the violence during a game at the fourth annual
football festival in St Kitts/Nevis. The game was stopped for
45 minutes after Jamaican striker, Walter Boyd and assistant referee,
Anthony Bergan were involved in an altercation. Boyd was struck
by Bergan's flag, and the assistant referee claimed he was hit
by Boyd. The incident was reported to FIFA, but a decision was
delayed because of the lack of game footage. This is the second
major fine imposed on the JFF by the FIFA, as in March of 1997
the Jamaican national team was involved in a brawl against Mexican
club side, Toros Neza, and the JFF was fined US$35,000 for that
incident.
NPL
RESULTS
March 06, 2002
Harbour View and Village United played to a 0-0 draw at Elleston
Wakeland field yesterday. Trelawny-based Village, playing at home
had the better of play but failed to score and in the process,
handed their rivals an important point. In other games, Hazard
secured a 2-0 win over Wadadah at Prison's Oval yesterday. Goals
were scored by Andrew Morrison and Roen Nelson. Constant Spring
clipped Reno 1-0, and Arnett Gardens and Tivoli ended 0-0.
CARL
BROWN RETURNS
March 06, 2002
Jamaica's technical director designate, Carl Brown is scheduled
to return home today on a one-week vacation from English Premiership
club, Bolton Wanderers. He is expected to be a member of the JFF
party to meet with the government on the recently proposed reduction
funds from the Sports Development Foundation (SDF) and is also
scheduled to participate in a seminar at the offices of the JFF
to discuss next year's proposed professional league. Brown will
oversee the start of a training for the national senior team,
which is set to begin on Friday.
FOOTBALL
AROUND JAMAICA
March 03
BARBICAN defeated Cavaliers 2-0, while the Jamaica Defence Force
(JDF) held Real Mona, to a 1-1 draw and Meadhaven stopped Greenwich
3-0 in Zone One of the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association
(KSAFA) Major League yesterday. In Zone Two, Santos took over
sole leadership of the group with 31 points after beating Boys'
Town 3-1. Shortwood defeated Vineyard Town 6-0 and Whitfield and
Police drew 1-1.
In the Syd Bartlett League, Rae Town stopped Brown's Town 3-1
and UWI lost 0-1 to New Kingston. Pembroke Hall and Molynes drew
2-2 and August Town defeated Swallowfield 3-0.
DALEY
ON TRIAL AT LEEDS
March 03
It is rumored that midfielder Omar Daley is currently in Britain
on trial with Premier League club Leeds United according to sources
close to the Jamaica Football Federation.
RICKETTS
TO STAY WITH LEYTON ORIENT
March 03
Goalkeeper Donavon Ricketts have signed with Leyton Orient for
the rest of the season .
BRIAN
LITTLE TO LEAVE HULL CITY
March 03
Hull City announced the departure of manager Brian Little and
his two assistants Kevan Smith and David Moore. Following a meeting
on Wednesday 27th February 2002 it was decided that Brian Little
and Hull City AFC should part company with immediate effect. Jamaican
Internationals Theodore Whitmore and Ian Goodison recentely rejected
a renewal of their contracts with Hull City.
JAMAICA
TO PLAY USA
Feb 1
The Reggae Boyz will play their first game of the year on May
16 against the USA at a venue to be announced.
JAMAICAN
KEEPER NAMED FOR FIFA U-20 ALL-STAR
Feb 1
Jamaica's U-20 goalkeeper, Allien Whittaker, who was a stand-out
at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina last June, has been
named to a FIFA all-star team based on performances at the tournament.
At
the recent youth championships, Jamaica drew 0-0 with Egypt, then
lost 0-1 to Finland and 1-5 to Argentina in Buenos Aires. Whittaker
was outstanding in the opening game against Egypt, making numerous
saves to keep the opponents at bay as his teammates struggled
with the cold conditions. The Clarendon College schoolboy said
yesterday that pleased with his all-star status and that his ambition
is to one day play professionally in the world's top leagues.
More
in the Forum
SEBA
SIGNED AMERICAN PLAYER
Feb 1
National Premier League team, Seba United, signed 20 year-old
David Maredona Baleno of the United States. The American midfielder
plays for Bradford University and is awaiting permission for his
debut with the St James team. More
in the Forum
DUHANEY
PARK 3-1 WINNERS
Feb 1
JOMO Gordon scored a double in the 10th and 56th minutes and Horace
Wilson in the 66th minute to give NPL strugglers, Duhaney Park,
a 3-1 win over University of the West Indies (UWI) in the JNBS
KO competition at Baldwin Crescent yesterday.
ANGLIN
TRANSFER INELIGIBLE
Feb 1
Former national player, Winston Anglin's recent transfer to Village
United has been ruled ineligible by the Jamaica Football Federation.
Anglin, who recently transferred from Wadadah, has been ruled
ineligible under FIFA rules that stipulates a player cannot be
transferred twice during a season. Anglin transferred from Violet
Kickers to Wadadah at the start of the season.
OVERSEAS
PLAYERS TO JOIN VILLAGE UNITED
Jan 15
Premier League Challengers Village United have stepped up the
pressure on their rivals by inviting two overseas players to strengthen
the team. Striker Daniel Hooper and midfielder Mick Morrell will
arrive this weekend for a loan spell with United. Both players
bring lots of experience from Europe and feel that the challenge
put infront of them will be a positive one. Village United have
employed the services of consultant Noel Miller based in Miami
and Winston Clarke in England to find more talent to help improve
the team.
The
presentation of Jamie Lawrence's THEREGGAEBOYZ.COM PLAYER OF THE
YEAR 2001 AWARD will be presented at the game between Village
and Hazard to Winston Clarke (Jamie's agent) on Sunday.More
in the Forum
RICARDO
FULLER, BANK OF SCOTLAND PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Jan 12
Ricardo Fuller received the Bank of Scotland player of the month
award for his performance in the Scottish league. Fuller's outstanding
displays in recent months have led to a resurgence of his club
Hearts. Fuller was exceptional during December, scoring five times
in December and creating countless other goals for those around
him. Fuller said that winning the award is a proud moment for
him, he said. "To come from Jamaica and achieve something like
this makes me very happy". More
in the Forum
JAMIE
LAWRENCE THEREGGAEBOYZ.COM PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jan 12
There were 2603 respondents to the poll for TheReggaeBoyz.com
Player of the Year. Results: 26% Jamie Lawrence, 25%Ricardo Gardner,
18% Frank Sinclair, 16% Onandi Lowe, 8% Ian Goodison, 7% Aaron
Lawerence. Jamie Lawrence was born in London, England and started
playing soccer professionally at Sunderland in 1993. Made first
appearance for the Reggae Boyz on February 28th, 2001 in a World
Cup qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago. After leaving Sunderland,
moved on to Doncaster and then Leicester City. Currently plays
for Bradford City in the English Premier League. Lawrence plays
midfield and is a very useful wingback. Attacking hardworking
player with very high work rate. More
in the Forum
JAMAICA
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Chris Williams, 2001 World Championship 200 metres silver medallist,
was named Jamaica's 2001 Sportsman of the Year at the Carreras
Sport Foundation's Awards ceremony at the Le Meridien Jamaica
Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday night.
HULL
CITY OFFERS 2 REGGAE BOYZ NEW DEALS
Theodore Whitmore and Ian Goodison were offered two-year extensions
to their existing contracts by English third division club Hull
City. DUHANEY PARK BEAT BULL BAY National Premier League team
Duhaney Park beat Bull Bay 4 -3 on penalties in the quarter-final
round of the Jackie Bell Knock Out football competition. More
in the Forum
FULHAM AND HAYLES CHARGED BY FA
THE FOOTBALL Association have charged Fulham for failing to control
their players, and Hayles for an individual misconduct charge,
relating to alleged violent behaviour following a confrontation
between Fulham and Everton on December 8 last year. Both Fulham
and Hayles have 14 days to respond to the charges.
NPL
RESULTS
BOYD RESCUES ARNETT GARDENS
Jan 7
Defending NPL champions, Arnett Gardens, were held to a 1-1 draw
by Constant Spring at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday.
Arnett came from behind with an 87th minute goal from former national
player, Walter Boyd. Oneil Morrison, opened the scoring for Constant
Spring in the 54th. In the opening Under-21 game, Arnett defeated
their rivals 1-0 on goal from Collin Oldham's in the 45th minute.
HARBOUR
VIEW STOPS RENO
Jan 7
Harbour View edged Reno 3-2 in their Craven "A" National Premier
League game at Frome yesterday. Harbour View led 2-0 at the end
of the first half, with goals in the 30th and 41st-minute by Mark
Miller and Kevin Rose, respectively. Reno pulled one back in the
53rd minute from the boots of Pete Campbell. Harbour View secured
a third goal in the 67th minute from Damion Stewart, and gave
Reno a defenders goal in the dying stages.
DUHANEY
FALLS TO WADADAH
Jan 7
Wadadah dropped a 4-0 drubbing on Duhaney Park in their Craven
"A" National Premier League match at Constant Spring yesterday.
Thomas Grant scored a hat-trick with goals in the 28th, 60th and
in the closing second of the game while Oneil Thomas opened the
scoring in the 20th minute.
WATERHOUSE
CLIPS HAZARD
Jan 7
Waterhouse clipped Hazard 1-0 in Craven "A" National Premier League
action at Ferdie Neita Park yesterday. Irvino English scored in
the 39th minute from a penalty.
TIVOLI
SUFFERS LOSS
Jan 7
Village United stopped Tivoli Gardens 3-0 at Railway Oval in the
National Premeir League yesterday. Fabian Dawkins\ and Loxley
Thomas scored for village and an own-goal late in the game sealed
the score.
FULLER
STRIKES AGAIN
Jan 03
HEARTS had a convincing 2-0 win over St. Johnstone at McDiarmid
Park yesterday in a game that was played in freezing conditions.
Gary Wales put Hearts ahead in the 38th minute and and then an
impressive Ricardo Fuller, struck in the 71st minute to seal the
victory. Fuller, the Jamaican international, was the most dangerous
Hearts player, causing problems for the home defense with hisskill
and pace on the flanks. On one occasion, Fuller went on a run
down the left, leaving Dods in his wake but his angled shot from
eight yards bounced off the underside of the bar. In the 71st
minute, Flogel's pass found Fuller wide of the goal and the striker
blasted a low shot through the legs of Miller. More
in the Forum
HAZARD
STOP D/PARK
Jan 03
Hazard stayed third in the Craven "A" National Premier League
(NPL) with a 2-1 win over Duhaney Park at Constant Spring field
yesterday. Andrew Morrison opened the scoring in the 21st minute,
and Paul Young in the 59th to ensure victory. Horace scored for
Duhaney Park in the 77th minute.
PAST/ PRESENT PLAYERS FEATURED IN CELEBRATION
Jan 03
Football lovers were treated to two games of fun-filled action
when past and present national players turned out to celebrate
the designation of Carl Brown as technical director of Jamaica's
football, and Peter Cargill as his assistant. In the first game,
Boys' Town and Habour View's Masters drew 2-2 while in the feature
game , a Carl Brown XI defeated Peter Cargill's XI 3-1 The Masters
clash showcased the skill of older players like Lenworth "Teacher"
Hyde, Michael Tulloch and Herbert "Dago" Gordon for Boys' Town
and the likes of Owen "Ital" Stewart Rusell Bell and Ossie Kerr
for Harbour View. Tulloch and Wayne Wonder netted for Boys' Town,
while Rusell Bell and Edward Easington scored for Harbour View.
The feature game was even more competitive with Carl Brown's XI,
showcasing the likes of Paul "Tegat" Davis, Winston Anglin, Durrent
Brown, Warren Barrett and Roderick Reid with their sharp passes
and midfield domination. Had it not been for Cargill's hard work
along with Ali Rose and Craig Stewart, the scorecard could have
been different. Contributions from the game will go to assisting
ailing former national goalkeeper, Orville Edwards, who has lost
both Kidneys.
ST.
JAGO GIRLS PLAY IN FLORIDA TOURNAMENT
Jan 03
The St. Jago High School girls team was featured at the New Years
Orange Bowl Classic in Florida. They lost the first game 3-1 to
Oklahoma Fury 3-1, played to a 3-3 draw against OC Thunder from
North Florida and 0-0 against the Miami Sunblast. The tournament
was won by Oklahoma Fury when they defeated the Texas Longhorn
2-0 in the final game.
REGGAE
GIRLZ WIN 11-0
Dec 20
Jamaica's Reggae Girlz moved to the next round of the Caribbean
Zone women's Under-19 World Cup qualifying football tournament,with
a 11-0 whipping of the Bahamas in a Caribbean Group One Under-19
qualifier at Spanish Town's Prison Oval yesterday. In the first
game Trinidad and Tobago, crushed Grenada 17-0. The Reggae Girls
will now focus on the CONCACAF play-offs to be held in Trinidad
and Tobago in May next year. The round, involving the CFU's best,
will see two teams advancing to the Under-19 World Cup to be held
in Canada later next year. Jamaica had a 21-0 win over Grenada
in their first game, Jamaica and T&T will meet on Saturday
in an interesting game of the two dominant teams. The Jamaican
team was Mitchell Depass, Denese Duncan (Capt), Kim Dunn, Fern
Maxwell, Hishamer Falconer, Jodie-Ann McGregor, Sharika Evans,
Sheree Marrow, Tashana Taylor, Samanthe Kinlock, Iesha Mowatt.
Bahamas -- Gina Stibbs, Dorsett Gerrine, Treco Ramanda, Ashley
Cole, Talitha Wood, Neena Shillabeer, Megan Evans, Marquella Moxey,
Dawn Stewart, Shauna Kemp, Koleara Seymour.
MLS
DROPS WOLDE HARRIS
Dec 20
The MLS has decided not to renew the contract of Reggae Boyz Wolde
Harris who plays for the New England Revolutions. The move comes
after a disappointing season for Harris, scoring only three goals
and five assists. The five-year MLS veteran, who played his first
three years at Colorado, has scored 44 goals in 135 games. The
MLS's decision makes Harris a free agent as of January 2002.
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