Under-23 Players Called To Camp
Dec 9
THE Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has invited 23 players for a training camp in preparation for next year's national Under-23 CONCACAF final round Olympic qualifiers. The players called are to report for camp today and includes Alex Thomas, Wayne Ellis, Keith Kelly (Arnett Gardens FC), Wolry Wolfe, Jacomena Barnett, Carlington Smith, Tyrone Sawyers, Maurice Evans (Portmore United), Allien Whittaker, Garfield Reid (Rivoli United FC), Christopher Harvey, Luton Shelton, Lovell Palmer (Harbour View FC), Roland Dean, Lenworth Hyde Jr (Tivoli Gardens FC), Fabian Dawkins (Village United FC), Richard McCallum (Invaders FC), Damion Williams (Seba United), Marlon Bennett (Constant Spring FC), Demar Phillips, Desmond Breakenridge, Weston Forrest (Waterhouse FC), Shavar Thomas. more in the Forum

Reggae Boyz World Cup 2006 Agenda Outlined
Dec 7
JAMAICA'S REGGAE Boyz will kick off their qualifying campaign for the 2006 World Cup against either Haiti or Turks and Caicos Islands in June next year. The matching was decided at FIFA's CONCACAF zone draw yesterday in Germany, which will host the championship. Haiti and Turks and Caicos were drawn to meet in the first round for a two-game series that promotes the winner on aggregate to face Jamaica, which drew a first-round bye. All told, 20 teams will play in the first round and that number will be halved after the home-and-away knockout series. The 10 qualifiers will join 14 other teams for a 24-nation second round from which 12 will advance after two home-and-away ties to the semi-finals. The semi-final round dozen will play in three groups of four, with the top two in each division advancing to a six-nation Finals Competition which will ultimately decide CONCACAF's 2006 World Cup qualifiers. Four CONCACAF teams have a chance to qualify - the top three will automatically advance and the fourth-place finisher in the Finals Competition will tackle the fifth-placed team in the Asian qualifiers in a home-and-away series for the other place. ©Copyright2003 Gleaner Company Ltd. more in the Forum

Ricketts To Sign With Bolton
Dec 6
Jamaica's goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts will sign a six-month loan deal with English Premier League team Bolton Wanderers when the international transfer window re-opens on January 1. Ricketts has been on trial with the club and an agreement was reached for the Jamaican goalkeeper to stay with Bolton on loan. When that contract expires in June, he will join the club for a fee of close to 300,000 pounds. Ricketts is the first local goalkeeper to be signed to play in England. more in the Forum

BOXHILL DEFEATS BURRELL
Nov 23
Crenston Boxill was elect as the new president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) at the Starfish Resort in Trelawny this morning, defeating Captain Horace Burell after months of vigourous campaigning by both candidates. The Boxhill team campaigned on a platform that touted the total remodelling of the football, promising changes in the administrative structure, plus development in infrastructure, youth and coaching programes. Horace Burrell, who established himself in international football circles by becoming a member and chairman of FIFA's and CONCACAF's disciplinary committees, and also serving as a Caribbean Football Union (CFU) vice-president, had increasingly lost the trust of the Jamaican football fraternity because of his policy not to disclose how the administration was spending funds assigned to the JFF. Preliminary results of the 104 eligible votes give Boxhill 54 votes to Burell's 49 with one no vote. Captain Burrell defeat was blamed on the arrogance, mismanagement and disrespect his administration displayed over the years and the frustred delegates made their voices heard by voting him out. Asked about his defeat, Burrell claimed that he had been deceived by delegates who promised to vote for him. The new JFF administration will also include George Evans, Linnel McLean, Patrick L. Roberts, J.P., and Carlton Barclay. more in the Forum

Reggae Boyz whips El Salvador
Nov 17
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz handed an anemic looking El Salvador aggregation 3-0 at the National Stadium, in a game that marked the sixth anniversary of Jamaica's qualification to the World Cup Finals in France in 1998. Goals by English-based trio, Ricardo Fuller (Preston North End), Kevin Lisbie (Charlton Athletic) and Deon Burton (Swindon) left no doubt as to the superior side in this friendly international. The Boyz immediately took control and scored after only six minutes as Fuller latched on to an Ian Goodison's long pass and calmly eluded goalkeeper, Santos Rivera, before slotting home. Jamaica continued to dictate play led by captain Theodore Whitmore, Micah Hyde, Ricardo Fuller, Ricardo Gardner and Lisbie as they launched numerous attacks on the Salvadorian defense. Kevin Lisbie collected a well-measured long pass from Gardner in the 72 minutes and blasted it off the posts past Rivera, to put Jamaica up by two goals. Deon Burton, who replaced Ricardo Fuller the 65th minute, scored in the 85th minute after collecting a perfect pass from Ricardo Gardner to score his first national goal in over two years. Technical director, Carl Brown, said that he was pleased with his team's performance. He said " We did what we had to do, we stepped up a gear in the second half and got two goals". Brown also had high marks for Mica Hyde and Ian "Pepe" Goodison. Teams: Jamaica -- Donovan Ricketts (Aaron Lawrence 46th), Ian Goodison, Claude Davis, Ricardo Gardner, Fabian Davis (Gerald Neil 70th), Jamie Lawrence (Richard Langley 65th), Micah Hyde, Theodore Whitmore (Shane Crawford 74th), Jermaine Johnson (Jermaine Hue 60th), Ricardo Fuller (Deon Burton 65th) and Kevin Lisbie (Fabian Taylor 74th). Subs not used: T Marshall and C Chin-Sue El Salvador -- Santos Rivera, Osman Arteaga, Jaime Medina (Salvador Penate 84th), Oswaldo Argueta, Jose Orellana, Oscar Ramirez, Selvin Gonzalez (Jose Garcia 93rd), Enio Mendoza (Jose Penado 78th), Cristian Lopez (Juan Leiva 53rd), Carlos Nerio (Mario Deras 88th) and Mauricio Campos (Jose Portillo 69th). more in the Forum

U23 Defeats Guatemala in first Leg of Qualifer
Nov 17
Luton Shelton scored 2 goals to become the hero for Jamaica's U 23 in their 2-0 win over Guatemala in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifier at the National Stadium yesterday. Shelton scored a goal in each half, in the 29th and 70th minutes, giving Jamaica the lead going into the return leg set for Guatemala City on Wednesday. The team departs today. Jamaica -- Allien Whittaker, Shavar Thomas, Bradley Thomas, Christopher Harvey, Desmond Breakenridge, Tyrone Sawyers, Garfield Reid, Damion Williams, Omar Daley (Jamal Campbell-Ryce 75th), Khari Stephenson (Keith Kelly 63rd) and Luton Shelton (Roland Dean 78th). Booked: Harvey (17th) and Bradley Thomas (57th) Subs not used: R McCallum, F Dawkins, D Phillips, and L Hyde Guatemala -- Paul Motta, Nestor Martinez, Henry Medina, Julio Monterroso, Hernan Sandoval, Carlos Gallardo, Edy Ortiz, Fredy Thompson (Julian Chacon 70th), Julio Enriquez (Johnny Leonardo 55th), Edvin Gonzales (Maynor Gonzales 87th) and Alvero Hurtarte. more in the Forum

22 Players Called for El Salvador Friendly
Nov 10
Technical director Carl Brown, has called up 22 players in preparation for their upcoming international football friendly against El Salvador on November 16th at the National Stadium. The squad will include 11 overseas players and 11 local players. The full squad, which returns to camp this morning is Fabian Taylor, Damion Stewart, Jermaine Hue, Shane Crawford, Aaron Lawrence, Shawn Sawyers, Ian Goodison, Fabian Davis, Cornell Chin-Sue, Gerald Neil, Frank Sinclair, Mica Hyde, Ricardo Fuller, Claude Davis, Kevin Lisbie, Jamie Lawrence, Richard Langley, Tappa Whitmore, Ricardo Gardner, Jermaine Johnson and Deon Burton.

In addition to the senior squad, 23 players have been called up to continue their preparations for the upcoming Olympic qualifying match the same day against Guatemala. The U23 squad include Richard McCallum, Alex Thomas, Wayne Ellis, Keith Kelly, Tyrone Sawyers, Maurice Evans, Jermaine Richards, Allien Whittaker, Garfield Reid, Christopher Harvey, Luton Shelton, Roland Dean, Lenworth Hyde Jr., Damion Williams, Fabian Dawkins, Demar Phillips, Dosmond Breakenridge, Weston Forrest, Khari Stephenson, Omar Daley, Bradley Thomas, Jamal Campbell-Royce and Shavar Thomas. more in the Forum

CONCACAF OFFICIAL PROPOSED TO OVERSEE ELECTIONS
Nov 3
In a somewhat lively four-hour JFF executive meeting at the Sandals Ocho Rios yesterday, proposals were put forward to have a representative of CONCACAF supervise the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) election set for November 23, and that candidates should cease "negative campaigning" leading up to the election. The head of the JFF, Captain Horace Burrell,who is being challenged by chairman of South central confederation, Crenston Boxhill, outlined to journalists that a football academy and training centre is been planned for Government-owned lands in Portmore. It was disclosed that the facility will be built on 12,570 square metres of land with help from FIFA, which has donated money for the project. There was no specific details about academy nor a specific time frame for its completion. Burrell stated that a if a CONCACAF representative would serve as a "returning officer" , it would eliminate the need for an Electoral Office of Jamaican officials that was requested by the Boxhill. Burrell also stated that as vice president of the Caribbean Football Union , a member of the disciplinary committee of FIFA, and also the chairman of the disciplinary committee of CONCACAF, he will do whatever possible to enhance the football development in Jamaica. more in the Forum

JAMAICAN PLAYERS ON TARGET
Nov 3
Jamaican forward Onandi Lowe, scored two goals to help Rushden & Diamonds in a 3-1 come from behind victory over Grimsby Town in the English Division 2 football championship yesterday. In other games, forward Deon Burton, scored the first goal for Swindon in their 2-0 win over Wycombe Wanderers in Division 2. On-form forward Ricardo Fuller also scored in his game giving Preston Northend a 3-0 win over Derby. Fuller , who was busy all game, was involvement in all three goals before scoring his own from a Eddie Lewis cross in the 72nd minute. more in the Forum

National Premier League Results
Oct 23
Harbour View's Fabian Taylor netted his sixth goal of the season to give his team their sixth victory, a 2-1 scoreline over Tivoli Gardens, in their Wray & Nephew National Premier League football match at Harbour View yesterday. The other goal came from Luton Shelton while Christopher Nicholas scored for Tivoli. In other games Waterhouse drew with Portmore United, 1-1. Marvin Henry scored in the 20th-minute to gave Rivoli a 1-0 win over Seba United at Jarret Park yesterday. RENO held on to a 2-1 win over Arnett Gardens at the Frome Sports Ground yesterday. Norman Woolery and Barrion Authers scored for Reno and Garth Bootha pulled one back for the losers. Village United had a 2-1 victory over bottom-placed Star Cosmos of St. Mary in their National Premier League encounter at Addison Park. more in the Forum

Geoffery Maxwell Moves On again
Oct 23
The travelling coach Geoffrey Maxwell starts a new job as coach of Constant Spring. Maxwell, a former national coach left his most recent team Reno last week, making Constant Spring his fourth team in the past two seasons. more in the Forum

Spirited Reggae Boyz Lose 1-0 to Brazil
October 12
World Cup winners Brazil, gained a narrow 1-0 win over a spirited Reggae Boyz team with a sizzling Roberto Carlos goal at Leicester City's Walkers Stadium. A sold out crowd of over 30,000 filled the stadium with a carnival atmosphere as the Jamaican fans attempted to drown out Brazilian cheers. After pressing on several occasions, in the 15 minute, Roberto Carlos cut in from the left wing and released a powerhouse shot that curved inside the far post, past a diving Donovan Ricketts. The Jamaica keeper had an excellent game as he made several good saves to keep his team from falling further behind. The Reggae Boyz almost scored a late equaliser when Ricardo Gardner's well placed shot on goal was saved by Brazil goalkeeper Dida in the 86th minute. Teams: Jamaica: 30-Donovan Ricketts; 19-Frank Sinclair, 25-Claude Davis (3-Damion Stewart 63), 14-Tyrone Marshall (4-Gerald Neil 77), 15-Ricardo Gardner, 23-Craig Ziadie, 8-Jamie Lawrence (12-Shane Crawford 71), 11-Theodore Whitmore, 16-Richard Langley (22-Fabian Taylor 77), 10-Ricardo Fuller (9-Andrew Williams 68), 18-Deon Burton Brazil: 1-Dida; 2-Cafu, 3-Lucio (14-Edmilson 68), 4-Roque Junior, 5-Gilberto Silva, 6-Roberto Carlos, 7-Kaka (19-Juninho 68), 8-Emerson (16-Juninho Pernambucano 68), 9-Ronaldo, 10-Rivaldo (18-Adriano 77), 11-Ze Roberto Referee: Rob Styles (England). Attendance: 32,000... more in the Forum

NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS
Oct 6
HARBOUR View upset defending champions Portmore United in the National Premier League at Ferdie Neita Park yesterday. Jomo Gordon scored the winning goal in the 76th minute to give the defending champions their first defeat of the season. In another NPL game, Waterhouse defeated St. Mary's Star Cosmos 2-0. Goals were scored by Desmond Breakenridge and Kevin Lamey.

Brazil Names Squad to face Reggae Boyz
Sept 30
Brazil has named 20 players for their friendly international against Jamaica in London on October 12 at Leicester City's Walkers Stadium. Included in the linup are the three "R's" Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo along with Cafu and Julio Cesar of Flamengo. Jamaica's technical director, Carl Brown stated to the press that the JFF have invited the best possible Reggae Boyz for the game including English players Ricardo Gardner, Ricardo Fuller, Richard Langley, Kevin Lisbie, James Lawrence, Deon Burton, Frank Sinclair, Theodore Whitmore, Micah Hyde, Rohan Ricketts, and Claude Davis. From the USA there are Andy Williams, Damani Ralph and Craig Ziadie. The remaing players will be local based and will include defender Ian "Pepe" Goodison who just recently recovered from knee surgery. The squads are; Jamaica: Donovan Ricketts, Aaron Lawrence, Ian Goodison, Frank Sinclair, Damion Stewart, Shane Crawford, Claude Davis, Gerald Neil, Craig Ziadie, Micah Hyde, Richard Langley, Andrew Williams, Theodore Whitmore, Jamie Lawrence, Ricardo Fuller, Deon Burton, Kevin Lisbie, Fabian Taylor, Ricardo Gardner and Damani Ralph.
Brazil: Goalkeepers: Dida (AC Milan), Julio Cesar (Flamengo). Defenders: Cafu (AC Milan), Belletti (Villarreal), Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid), Junior (Parma), Roque Junior (AC Milan), Lucio (Bayer Leverkusen), Edmilson (Lyon). Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Emerson (AS Roma), Ze Roberto (Bayern Munich), Ronaldinho Gaucho (FC Barcelona), Kaka (AC Milan), Juninho Pernambucano (Lyon), Juninho Paulista (Middlesbrough). Strikers: Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Rivaldo (AC Milan), Denilson (Betis), Adriano (Parma). . more in the Forum

JAMAICA SCHOOLBOY RESULTS
DaCosta Cup Results
Sept 28
William Knibb High, of Trelawny defeated Anchovy 4-0, Grange Hill defeated Rusea's 1-0, Little London 0 Mannings 1, Petersfield 1 Godfrey Stewart 1, Ferncourt 2 York Castle 1, BB Coke 0 Munro 3, Newell 0 Black River 7, Balaclava 0 STETHS 7, Holmwood 1 Knox 0, Christiana 4 Albert Town 0, DeCarteret 2 Bellefield 2, Cross Keys 1 Manchester High 5, Winston Jones 1 May Day 1, Lennon 0 Clarendon College 2, Kemps Hill 0 Bustamante 0, Porus 1 Garvey Maceo 2, St Mary High 2 Brimmer Vale 2, Annotto Bay 3 Islington 4, Happy Grove 0 Titchfield 2, Seaforth 1 St Thomas Technical 0.

Manning Cup Results
Sept 28
In Manning Cup action, St Jago High stopped Vauxhall High 7-0, Kingston College defeated Penwood High 3-0, Meadowbrook defeated Greater Portmore 1-0, Excelsior came from behind to a 1-1 draw against Mona, Ardenne defeated Jamaica College 3-0, E.Dalton James drew 0-0 with Spanish Town, Tivoli High stopped Tarrant High 2-1 and Wolmer's edged Clan Carthy 2-1.

Reggae Boyz "In The News" in English League
Sept 28
Jamaica internationals Kevin Lesbiee, Frank Sinclair, Darren Byfield and Ricardo Fuller all scored in English football this week. A hat-trick from Kevin Lisbie gave Charlton a 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday. Sinclair got Leicester's consolation goal as they fell to Manchester United in the Premier League. In Division One, Darren Byfield scored in Rotherham's 1-1 draw with Gillingham, and Ricardo Fuller's scored Preston's only goal in their 2-1 loss to Walsall. More in the Forum

JAMAICA TO PLAY WORLD CHAMPIONS BRAZIL
Sept 26
As was reported in the our forum a few days ago, it is now official that Jamaica's Reggae Boyz will play world champions Brazil in a friendly international on October 12 in London. Captain Horace Burrell, president of the Jamaica Football Federation made the official announcement at the JFF office yesterday. In making the announcement, Burrell stated that it would be a star studded Brazilian team including Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu (captain), Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka and other top Brazilian players. Jamaica have previously played Brazil twice, drawing 0-0 and losing 0-1. The JFF president did not name a match venue, but sources close to www.thereggaeboyz.com states that the game will possibly be played at Arsenal's Highbury, Tottenham's Whitehart Lane or Leicester City's Walkers Stadium.. More in the Forum

JAMAICA SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL RESULTS
Sept 21
Manning Cup Results
Norman Manley High came from behind to beat Calabar 4-1, Campion College lost 4-0 to Camperdown High, Ascot and Holy Trinity battled to a 2-2 draw, Charlie Smith's trashed Kingston Technical 6-0, Dunoon Technical High were held to a 2-2 draw by Jose Marti. ST Jago High defeated Kingston College (KC) 2-0 at North Street, Greater Portmore defeated Penwood 2-0, Medowbrook and Vauxhall played to a 1-1 draw. Tivoli had a 4-1 win over Jamaica College and Excelsior stopped Spanish Town 3-0 at home.
DaCosta Cup Results
Old Harbour delivered a 4-0 win over Porus, Glenmuir were 1-0 winners over Denbigh, Christiana were held to a goalless by Holmwood Technical, Cornwall sneaked by Herbert Morrison 1-0, Mannings defeated Knockalva 2-0, Titchfield demolished Fair Prospect 11-0, Dinthill were held 0-0 by Charlemont, Happy Grove upset St Mary Technical 1-0. Clarendon College had a 7-0 win over Claude McKay, Defending champions Rusea's struggled to a 1-1 draw with lowly Merlene Ottey, Grange Hill scored their first win of the season with a 4-0 win over Green Island , Cornwall and a game Herbert Morrison Technical played to a draw.

English League Jamaican Players On Target
Sept 21
Jamaican Ricardo Fuller scored for Preston North End in their 4-1 win over Rotherham. Another Reggae Boyz, Onandi Lowe also made the score card for Rushden & Diamonds in their 2-1 loss to Bournemouth and Kevin Lisbie and Richard Langley both scored for their clubs. More in the Forum

JAMAICA SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL RESULTS
Sept 17
Manning Cup Results
St Jago whipped Meadowbrook High 9-0, Jamaica College stopped Tarrant High 4-0, Ardenne High defeated Clan Carthy 6-0, Kingston College had a 1-0 win over Greater Portmore High, Wolmers and Tivoli Gardens High played to a lacklustre 0-0 draw, Excelsior defeated Waterford High 3-0.

DaCosta Cup
Glenmuir High clipped Central High 3-2, Clarendon College defeated Denbigh 1-0, Porus defeated Vere Tech 3-1, Bellefield were 2-0 winners over Manchester and Decarteret and May Day battled to a 2-2 draw.

Jamaican Players Abroad
Sept 17
Ricardo Fuller hit a brace to help his Division One side Preston North End to a 4-2 win against nine-man Coventry. Onandi Lowe continued on his impressive goal-scoring form as Rushdencame back to defeat struggling Notts County, 3-1. Another Reggae Boy was also on the scorecard yesterday. Damien Francis scored the opener in Norwich City's 2-1 win over Gillingham. Jamaican Damani Ralph scored his 11th goal of the US Major League Soccer (MLS) season as Chicago Fire stopped defending champions Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on Saturday night. More in the Forum

SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL
Sept 14
Manning Cup Results
St Andrew Technical defeated Jose Marti 3-0 on goals from Sean Snow, Marvin Mundy and Claude Darling, Dunoon stopped Charlie Smith 1-0, Campion blanked Holy Trinity 2-0, Norman Manley secured a 1-1 draw against Donald Quarrie, Calabar and St Catherine ended 1-1. Vauxhall upset KC 1-0, St. Jago defeated Portmore 5-0, Jamaica College stopped Wolmer's 3-0, Ardenne defeated Tarrant 5-0 , Mona defeated Waterford 3-1, Tivoli beat Clan Carthy 2-0, Excelsior defeated Edith Dalton-James High 5-1 while Penwood and Meadow-brook played to a 0-0 draw.

DaCosta Cup
Cornwall College defeated St James High, STETHS over Munro 3-0, William Knibb and Herbert Morrison ended in a 1 -1 draw, Seaforth destroyed Fair Prospect 10-0, and Green Island stopped Merlene Ottey 5-0. More in the Forum

U 23 PLAYERS CALLED TO CAMP
Sept 14
The JFF have called eighteen players to an Under-23 football camp that starts today and ends on Friday. The players called includes Keith Kelly, Wayne Ellis, Alex Thomas, Leon Strickland, Demar Phillips, Weston Forrest, Desmond Breakenridge, Roland Dean, Lenworth Hyde Jr, Christopher Harvey, Damion Williams, Allien Whittaker, Jacomena Barrett, Sheldon Battiste, Tyrone Sawyers, Damion Williams, Richard McCallum and Lacon Brissett.

AUSTRALIA DEFEATS REGGAE BOYZ 2-1 IN FRIENDLY
Sept 7
The ReggaeBoyz lost 2-1 to Australia today at Reading's Madejeski Stadium in England on Sunday. Below are hightlights of the game report taken from www.socceraustralia.com.au
Jamaica kick off. (7') Mark Viduka puts a high ball across to Marco Bresciano in the box, first time volley is high over the bar. (16') Ricardo Gardner has the first shot at goal for Jamaica but harmlessly over the bar. (20') GOAL - Bresciano scores his first goal for Australia. He initially lays a good ball back to Kewell, whose shot is blocked, the ball finds Bresciano who volleys his shot in off the far post. (21') GOAL - Jamaica equalise after great run by Ricardo Fuller, his shot is parried by Mark Schwarzer, but Kevin Lisbie is the quickest to the rebound and he slots home fromÊ close range. (24') Jamaica's confidence is rising and they another shot at goal with Australia's defence a little loose in the penalty area. (30') Viduka winsÊa free kick on the edge of the area, Viduka has the shot but is blocked away for the first corner of the game. (33') Kewell tries a long range shot and Ricketts is forced to tip away at full stretch. (33') Bresciano whips in another dangerous cross from corner, but eventually Ricketts is able to gather. (35') Kewell rattles the crossbar with a powerful strike and Chipperfield unable to get hold of the rebound and is cleared away. Half time - 1-1. (53') Kalac is forced to make his first save low down. (57') Chipperfield cross finds Kewell, who strikes a sweet volley but straight at Ricketts. (59') GOAL to Harry Kewell... races onto a superb ball from Okon, takes to edge of the box and he places his shot past Ricketts. (63') Australia is playing some superb football, Kewell again set up by Chipperfield but shot this time is high and wide. (73' Ricardo Gardner gets a yellow card for a bad challenge on Neill. Jamaica make a number of substitutions, to try and get some spark back into their play, as they are being completely outplayed. (76') Kewell cross aimed for Viduka at near post and Ricketts does well to hold. (87') Kewell is denied a second goal by a terrific save from Ricketts at close range. Full Time - Australia 2-1.
Jamaica: Donovan Ricketts (gk) Michael Johnson Frank Sinclair Ricardo Gardner (c) Craig Ziadie Tyrone Marshall Omar Daley Ricardo Fuller Kevin Lisbie Trevor Benjamin Barry Hayles Substitutes Onandi Lowe Fabian Taylor Damion Stewart Theodore Whitmore Micah Hyde Shaun Sawyers Claude Davis.
Australia: Mark Schwarzer (gk) Lucas Neill Stephen Laybutt Tony Vidmar Kevin Muscat Marco Bresciano Paul Okon Josip Skoko Scott Chipperfield Harry Kewell Mark Viduka Substitutes Vince Grella Zeljko Kalac (gk) Mile Sterjovski Ljubo Milicevic Steve Corica Jon McKain Brett Holman Report taken from www.socceraustralia.com.au | More in the Forum

INJURIES HIT REGGAE BOYZ SQUAD FOR AUSTRALIA FRIENDLY
Sept 4
Faced with a series of injuries, the JFF have called up 20 year old midfielder Jamal Campbell-Ryce of English Premier League club Charlton Athletic into the Reggae Boyz squad for their friendly international against Oceana kingpins Australia at Reading's Madejeski Stadium in England on Sunday. Campbell-Ryce was called up following the late withdrawal due to injury of Watford's midfielder Micah Hyde. Other players doubtful for the game are are central defender, Claude Davis, and skipper, Theodore Whitmore. Davis was injured while playing for Preston North End and Whitmore sustained a suspected knee cartilage damage in a recent club match. Jamaica's full squad named for the game are Donovan Ricketts (Village United/JA), Shawn Sawyers (Portmore United/JA), Michael Johnson (Derby/ENG), Frank Sinclair (Leicester/ENG), Tyrone Marshall (LA Galaxy/USA), Craig Ziadie (MetroStars/USA), Damion Stewart (Harbour View/JA), Omar Daley (Reading/ENG), Jamal Campbell-Ryce (Charlton/ENG), Theodore Whitmore (Livingston/SCOT), Ricardo Gardner (Bolton/ENG), Trevor Benjamin (Leicester/ENG), Onandi Lowe (Rushden & Diamonds/ENG), Barry Hayles (Fulham/ENG), Kevin Lisbie (Charlton/ENG), Ricardo Fuller (Preston/ENG) and Fabian Taylor (Harbour View/JA). More in the Forum

U-20 REGGAEBOYZ REPORT FROM GERMANY
August 20
Andy (Forum member)

SC Freiburg - Reggae Boyz U20 3-0 (2-0 Half Time)
Match report:
The game was very hard (4 yellow cards in 25 minutes) and Freiburg dominated the first half. They scored 2 goals in the first ten minutes. In the second half the Reggae Boyz showed there true strength. But they wasted too many chances and Freiburg scored with a direct freekick. 3-0 for Freiburg, also the end result. Moodie, Bernard and Priestley were the players, who showed there skills. Wong is also very talented, but he dribbled too much and didn't see his teammates. This was the first day in Oberndorf. ....and now the seond day!
Botafoga - Reggae Boyz U20 1-1 (1-0 half time)
Patrick or Frosch arrived in Oberndorf and the Boyz played against Botafoga. They played a good first half, but Botafoga scored, because the defence made an error. The second half was much better. They had many chances, especially trought Shelton, Thompson and Priestley. In the final minute Thompson scored a fine goal. 1-1 and the final whistle. Thompson was very skillful, also Bernard in defence. He looked like Onandi Lowe, was the captain and had the same jersey number (#31) as the big man. After a short break the Boyz played against Vitesse Arnheim. I had the pleasure to spoke with masseur Pablo about the Gold Cup and the Reggae Boyz. He said, that Darren Byfield is a fantastic player and the 16 years old Newcastle defender is unbelieveble. Many children wanted autographs from the Reggae Boyz players and also from us, because they thought, that we are also players from Jamaica (white players). We also weared the same jerseys. I spoke with Carl Brown and he said, that Cleveland Taylor is in Bolton and is in the 25 player squad for Bolton.
Vitesse Arnheim - Reggae Boyz U20 0-0
The Reggae Boyz controlled almost the whole game and had many chances, but scored no goal. The Boyz played very hard and pressureed Vitesse Arnheim. After the game, the boyz leave for lunch. We talked with them and made photos. The Reggae Boyz U20 are very nice and the Girlz in Germany screamed for them. The last game was against a very good team: Athletico Madrid.
Athletico Madrid- Reggae Boyz U20: 5-4 on penalties. (1-1 Full Time)
The game decided place number 7 in that tournament. The boyz played another good game, but they didn't score. Atletico scored the first goal and I thought that the boyz would lose the game. But that was an error. The boyz fighted in the second half, Bernard won every duel and was also very good in the air and passing. Bernard is a gem, also Teddy (Luton) and the new goalie Ryan Thompson. Three minutes from the end the boyz scored for the second time in this tournament and the goalscorer was again Thompson. He is very small, but can score goals. The game ended 1-1 After the game: penalty kick. The first jamaican player scored and Thompson saved the first. But Wong and Howard missed. The game was over. More in the Forum

U-23 AND U-20 FOOTBALLERS CALLED TO CAMP
August 3
Jamaica's Under-23 and Under-20 football teams have been called up to training camp at 102 Shortwood Road starting this week. The Under-23s are preparing for their Olympic qualifiying campaign in September against Cuba in Havana, and the Under-20s will be playing later this month at a tournament in Germany. The Under-23 squad -- Alex Thomas, Wayne Ellis, Leon Strickland, Tyrone Sawyers, Maurice Evans, Jacomena Barrett, Allien Whittaker, Garfield Reid, Christopher Harvey, Fabian Dawkins, Omar Brissett, Roland Dean, Lenworth Hyde Jr, Richard McCallum, Lacon Brissett, Damion Williams (Seba United), Demar Phillips, Desmond Breakenridge, Weston Forrest, Khari Stephenson. The Under-20 squad -- Duwayne Kerr, Ryan Thompson, Rafei Wolfe, Kieron Bernard, Jermaine Taylor, Ricardo Taylor, Keneil Moodie, Wade Spence, Merrick Howard, Sean Mason, Luton Shelton, Howard Wong, Durant Myton, Akeem Priestly, Dean Thompson, Troy Watson and Nicholoy Findlayson. More in the Forum

MEXICO TOO STRONG FOR BOYZ
July 21
Jamaica's ReggaeBoyz lost 5-0 to Mexico in the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The lack luster one-sided game was an embarrassing affair for the Jamaicans as they kept falling over themselves and looked like players without a sense of purpose. The absence of Onandi Lowe, Tyrone Marshall, Claude Davis and Andy Williams were evident as the Boyz failed to penetrate the Mexican defense and were unable to stop the attack of the Mexican forwards. Forward Omar Bravo got Mexico's goal's going in 38th minute, while midfielder Rafael Garcia made it 2:0 just before half-time (42'). Forward Daniel Osorno made it 3:0 at the 55th minute-mark, forward Jared Borgetti added to the scoring in the 61st minute for a 4:0 lead. Midfielder Juan Pablo Rodriguez closed out the scoring in the 83rd minute for the 5:0 final. This is the largest margin of victory for Mexico in a Gold Cup match since a 5:0 win over St. Vincent & Grenadines on 11 January 1996 in San Diego, California USA. Team Jamaica: Donovan Ricketts - Damion Stewart, Michael Johnson, James Lawrence, Andrew Williams (4: Fabian Taylor), Darren Byfield (70: Gerald Neil), Theodore Whitmore, Ricardo Gardner, Marco McDonald, Richard Langley (59: Omar Daley), Craig Ziadie.

BOYS STOP GUATEMALA
July 15
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz scored a 2-0 win over Guatemala at the Orange Bowl last night and qualified for the quarter- finals of the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The goals were scored by Onandi Lowe in the 30th minute and Andy Williams in 69th-minute from a penalty in front of over 10,000 spectators. The first goal came after Ricardo Gardner sent a beautiful pass to Lowe who turned and released a left footed rocket pass the Guatemalan goalkeeper. The penalty came in the 69th minute, as Andy Williams was brought down deep inside the box. His shot was blocked by keeper, but the match officials ruled that the goalkeeper had left his line illegally and ordered the penalty retaken. Williams made no mistake the second time giving Jamaica a 2-0 win.

JAMAICA FALL TO COLOMBIA
July 13
In Gold Cup Group B action, Jamaica lost 1-0 to Colombia at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. Colombia first half goal was scored by midfielder Jairo Patino in the 42nd minute. Jamaica: Ricketts, Marshall, Davis, johnson, J.Lawrence, R.Langley, Williams, Whitmore, Byfield, Zaidie, Gardener, Lowe in for Byfield, Daley in for Langley, Taylor in for Johnson... Full report in the Forum

JAMAICA SCORES IMPRESSIVE WIN OVER PARAGUAY
July 10
The Reggae Boyz put on a strong showing to stop Paraguay 2-0 in a one-sided friendly game at the National Stadium last night. First half goals by Darren Byfield and Richard Langley gave the Boyz a confident win going into this weekend's Gold Cup competition. Jamaica made as many as nine changes from the side that lost to Cuba, and should have opened the scoring as early as the sixth minute when Andy Williams sent Byfield clear, but his effort was saved by Paraguay's goalkeeper. Five minutes later Darren Byfield made amends following a good buildup with Michael Johnson floating the ball down the left flank for Jamie Lawrence, who beat his marker and passed to Ricardo Gardner. Gardner picked out an advancing Andy Williams in the penalty area who slid the ball across the face of the goal for Byfield to slot in for the first goal. Just before the half hour mark Langley scored the second goal when he connected with a Byfield pass. Apart from some skillful play by Theodore Whitmore, the second half was less exciting as the Boyz appeared content to hold on to their advantage. Team Jamaica: Donovan Ricketts, Claude Davis (Marco McDonald 74th), Tyrone Marshall, Craig Ziadie (Gerald Neil 81st), Michael Johnson, Ricardo Gardner (Fabian Taylor 74th), Jamie Lawrence, Theodore Whitmore, Richard Langley (Omar DAley 74th), Darren Byfield and Andy Williams (Onandi Lowe 74th). More in the Forum

JAMAICA FALLS 2-1 TO CUBA
July 07
The REGGAE BOYZ lost 2-1 to a hard-running and technically superior Cuban team last night in a friendly at the National Stadium in Jamaica. Both of Cuba's goals came midway in the first half as they created more chances and took advantage of poor defending by the Boyz. Reisander Fernandez and midfielder Jeniel Marquez each scored at the 20th and 28th minutes, respectively for the visitors, while midfielder Richard Langley scored the only goal for the Reggae Boyz with four minutes remaining. Jamaica also had its chances but failed repeatedly to convert them into goals. One was a wasted penalty which forward Onandi Lowe failed to convert as his shot was saved by Cuban goalkeeper Odelin Molina. Another chance came from a Ricardo Gardner and Robert Scarlett combination on the left with Scarlett passing a long ball to Gerald Neil who picked out Langley whose shot was deflected for a corner. Jamaica finally scored when Roen Nelson sent a long pass wide to Neil who headed to Byfield. He skillfully beat his marker and then picked out Langley who placed the ball past the Cuban keeper. The Reggae Boyz will take on Paraguay at the stadium on Wednesday and then leave for Miami to face Colombia and Guatemala in the first round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Jamaica: Aaron Lawrence Ð (Sean Sawyers) Marco McDonald, Gerald Neil, Damion Stewart, Ricardo Gardner, Robert Scarlett (Keith Kelly), Omar Daley (Reon Nelson), Richard Langley, Cornel Chin-Sue (Darren Byfield), Onandi Lowe, Fabian Taylor. TD: Carl BROWN . More in the Forum

JOHNSON PICKS UP INJURY IN TRAINING
July 04
Bolton Wanderer's midfielder JERMAINE Johnson, will not be able to play in the Reggae Boyz friendly international against Cuba this Sunday. Johnson picked up an injury in Wednesday training session after skipping over a sliding challenge and landed awkwardly on his ankle. Technical Director Carl brown said that the injury does not seem to be serious as there are no broken bones or no ligament damage and that he needs the player for the CONCACAF Gold Cup later this month. Also nursing injuries are Fabian Taylor with ankle problems and Michael Johnson who is expected to be ready for Sunday's game. Goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts was also rested on Wednesday. After playing Cuba on Sunday the Boyz will take on Paraguay at the stadium on Wednesday and then leave for Miami to face Colombia and Guatemala in the first round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. More in the Forum

25 PLAYERS SELECTED FOR GOLD CUP
Technical Director Carl Brown has submitted a provisional 25-man Gold Cup squad from which a final 18 must be chosen by July 11, two days before Jamaica's first game against Colombia on July 13. JAMAICA GK: Aaron Lawrence (Reno FC), Donovan Ricketts (Village United FC); DF: Omar Daley (Hazard United FC), Claude Davis (Hazard United FC), Michael Johnson (Birmingham City FC/ENG), Tyrone Marshall (Los Angeles Galaxy/USA), Marco McDonald (Tivoli Gardens FC), Gerald Neil (Arnett Gardens FC), Damion Stewart (Harbour View FC), Craig Ziadie (NY/NJ MetroStars/USA); MD: Ricardo Gardner (Bolton Wanderes/ENG), Jermaine Johnson (Bolton Wanderers/ENG D3), Richard Langley (Queens Park FC/ENG D2), James Lawrence (Walsall/ENG D1), Theodore Whitmore (Seba United FC), Andrew Williams (Chicago Fire/USA); AT: Darren Byfield (Rotherham FC/ENG D1), Fabian Taylor (Harbour View FC). Alternates Shawn Sawyers (Hazard United FC); DF: Robert Scarlett (Harbour View FC); MD: Cornel Chin-Sue (Arnett Gardens FC), Fabian Dawkins (Village United FC); AT: Kevin Lisbie (Charlton Athletic/ENG), Onandi Lowe (Rushden & Diamonds/ENG D3), Roen Nelson (Hazard United FC). More in the Forum

SOME PLAYERS YET TO RESPOND TO GOLD CUP INVITATION.
June 30
As Jamaica prepares for the THE CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament which begins in two weeks, a few of the English-based players have not responded to invitations that was extended to them by the JFF. The players, Micah Hyde, Paul Hall and Kevin Lisbie are expected to play important roles in the upcoming tournament. According to reports published by the Jamaica Observer "Hyde, a midfielder with Division One side, Watford, and Hall, a leading striker with Division Two outfit, Rushden and Diamonds, have not responded to invitations issued by technical director, Carl Brown some two weeks ago. Also Charlton Athletic's striker, Lisbie, according to unofficial reports, got married recently, is being persuaded by club officials not to represent Jamaica at the Gold Cup tournament". Brown and staff are optimistic that the players will show up for the tournament scheduled for July 12 to 27 to be held at three venues, Miami and Boston in the USA, and Mexico City, Mexico. The foreign based players invited include: forwards Darren Byfield (Rotherham FC/ENG D1), Paul Hall (Rushden & Diamonds/ENG D3), Kevin Lisbie (Charlton Athletic/ENG); midfielders Micah Hyde (Watford FC/ENG D1), Keith Kelly (R A E C Mons/BEL), James Lawrence (Walsall/ENG D1), Richard Langley (Queens Park Rangers/ENG D2), Andrew Williams (Chicago Fire/USA); and defenders Michael Johnson (Birmingham City FC/ENG), Tyrone Marshall (Los Angeles Galaxy/USA), Craig Ziadie (NY/NJ MetroStars/USA). Brown is hoping that all the players will be available for preparation friendlies against Cuba on July 6 and Paraguay on July 9. More in the Forum

JAMAICA VICTORIOUS OVER NIGERIA
May 26
Jamaica's ReggaeBoyz recorded their first win over Nigeria with a 3-2 win at the National Stadium last night. Goals from Rushden & Diamonds striker, Onandi Lowe, Bolton Wanderers' Jermaine Johnson and Chicago Fire's midfielder, Andy Williams were too much for the Super Eagles who fought back with goals by Uche Ugochekwu and skipper, Nwankwo Kanu. Technical director, Carl Brown said he was happy with the result as Jamaica really needed the momentum going into the Gold Cup. Nigeria had the better of the early exchanges and came close to scoring on a few occasions. 25 minutes into the game, Onandi Lowe opened the scoring after receiving a pass from skipper, Theodore Whitmore, the turned his marker, moved around another and shot home from just inside the penalty area sending the Jamaican supporters wild. The Boyz struck again five minutes before the interval when Johnson picked up a ball from Andy Williams, faked his marker and then scored to give Jamaica a 2-0 half-time lead. In the 66 minute Nigeria hit back through Ugochekwu who outpaced both Claude Davis and McDonald and calmly put the ball past substitute goalkeeper, Aaron Lawrence. 11 minutes later Kanu showed his brilliance after he controlled the ball, surrounded by defenders, calmly turned 180 degrees and scored the equalizer. Jamaica took advantage of added time when in the 93rd minute Williams, picked up a pass from Frank Sinclair and blasted Jamaica to victory. Jamaica-- Donovan Ricketts (Lawrence 46th), Claude Davis, Marco McDonald, Gerald Neil (Frank Sinclair 76th), Michael Johnson, Micah Hyde, Jermaine Johnson (Omar Daley 71st), Ricardo Gardner, Theodore Whitmore (Damion Stewart 71st), Andrew Williams and Onandi Lowe. Nigeria -- Sunday Rotimi, Efetobe Sodje, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, Bob Usim, Ogbonna Kanu, Garuba lawal, Bina Ajuwa (Mobi Operaku 94th), Tony Alagbe, Nwankwo Kanu, Uche Ugochukwu (Henry Nwosu 66th) and Samson Goodwin (Nixon Dayoatoge 91st). More in the Forum

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