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Capt Burrell warns of repercussion if World Cup qualifier at Trelawny is not well attended Paul Reid, Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
COOPERS PEN, Trelawny - Unless the CONCACAF World Cup qualifier between Jamaica and the Bahamas at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium is a financial success, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) might be forced to reconsider scheduling games at the venue in the future.
That's the view of JFF president Captain Horace Burrell, who addressed reporters at a press conference at the Star Fish Resort here yesterday afternoon, saying the federation was hoping for a "capacity crowd" at the facility.
Jamaica will play the return (home) leg of the two-way play-offs against the Bahamas at the Florence Hall facility on Wednesday, June 18 starting at 4:00 pm, three days after the first leg at the national stadium.
Ticket prices for the game will be $2,500- $3,000 for the two main stands and $500 for the uncovered seat-less areas to the east and west ends of the facility.
Captain Burrell also said there will be 12 corporate boxes available for rental, ranging from $80,000 for one that can hold up to 16 persons, and $100,000 for boxes that can accommodate up to 20 persons.
"We would like to ask the patrons to consider this. Unless we are able to garner a certain amount of income from gate receipts it would not be possible to host further games," Burrell said while pleading to the "footballer lovers in western Jamaica by attending that game...once this is done we will have the stadium filled to capacity and from here on I believe you would have sent a clear statement and the JFF will play future games at the Trelawny Multi-purpose stadium".
Burrell said it is "not impossible to fill the stadium which would in turn allow the JFF to earn much-needed income to sustain our national programmes".
The Reggae Boyz team will field its "strongest available players", Burrell said, adding that approximately 18 overseas-based players could be included in the squad.
The JFF boss said it would be the first time in about 10 years that a home World Cup qualifier would be played outside of Kingston and they hoped to make it a "memorable affair".
A lot of arrangements were being put in place for the game, Burrell said, adding that other entities were also "busy working around the clock" to ensure that all was well for the game.
Burrell said the surface at the stadium will need some work as technical director Rene Simoes had pointed out the present conditions were below standards.
Simoes, who also addressed the press conference, reminded the members of the media that the federation had nine teams to deal with and every contribution to the effort would be appreciated.
Falmouth's Mayor Colin Gager and president of the Trelawny Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Seivwright, pledged their full support to the staging of the game.
Seivwright challenged corporate entities in western Jamaica, and particularly Trelawny, to make the game a success, while challenging the JFF to ensure the team was competitive.
Support the game or else!
Capt Burrell warns of repercussion if World Cup qualifier at Trelawny is not well attended Paul Reid, Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
COOPERS PEN, Trelawny - Unless the CONCACAF World Cup qualifier between Jamaica and the Bahamas at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium is a financial success, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) might be forced to reconsider scheduling games at the venue in the future.
That's the view of JFF president Captain Horace Burrell, who addressed reporters at a press conference at the Star Fish Resort here yesterday afternoon, saying the federation was hoping for a "capacity crowd" at the facility.
Jamaica will play the return (home) leg of the two-way play-offs against the Bahamas at the Florence Hall facility on Wednesday, June 18 starting at 4:00 pm, three days after the first leg at the national stadium.
Ticket prices for the game will be $2,500- $3,000 for the two main stands and $500 for the uncovered seat-less areas to the east and west ends of the facility.
Captain Burrell also said there will be 12 corporate boxes available for rental, ranging from $80,000 for one that can hold up to 16 persons, and $100,000 for boxes that can accommodate up to 20 persons.
"We would like to ask the patrons to consider this. Unless we are able to garner a certain amount of income from gate receipts it would not be possible to host further games," Burrell said while pleading to the "footballer lovers in western Jamaica by attending that game...once this is done we will have the stadium filled to capacity and from here on I believe you would have sent a clear statement and the JFF will play future games at the Trelawny Multi-purpose stadium".
Burrell said it is "not impossible to fill the stadium which would in turn allow the JFF to earn much-needed income to sustain our national programmes".
The Reggae Boyz team will field its "strongest available players", Burrell said, adding that approximately 18 overseas-based players could be included in the squad.
The JFF boss said it would be the first time in about 10 years that a home World Cup qualifier would be played outside of Kingston and they hoped to make it a "memorable affair".
A lot of arrangements were being put in place for the game, Burrell said, adding that other entities were also "busy working around the clock" to ensure that all was well for the game.
Burrell said the surface at the stadium will need some work as technical director Rene Simoes had pointed out the present conditions were below standards.
Simoes, who also addressed the press conference, reminded the members of the media that the federation had nine teams to deal with and every contribution to the effort would be appreciated.
Falmouth's Mayor Colin Gager and president of the Trelawny Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Seivwright, pledged their full support to the staging of the game.
Seivwright challenged corporate entities in western Jamaica, and particularly Trelawny, to make the game a success, while challenging the JFF to ensure the team was competitive.
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- inclusive of all the Mom & Pops) working at promoting the event in conjunction with 'fun and relaxation' before, during and after the match. The city of Falmouth and adjacent areas could enjoy a welcome temporary economic bump!
)...our Trelawny Stadium is just fine! 
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