Another El Salvador test

[Mac]

Taken from www.jamaicaobserver.com

Another El Salvador test
Local-based Boyz continue audition for World Cup places Sean Williams
Saturday, July 26, 2008


Kavin Bryan(left) and Adrian Reid take a break from a training session at the Grand Lido Braco last week.

DALLAS, USA - When the Reggae Boyz face Central American outfit El Salvador this evening at 6:00 at the Pizza Hut Stadium in Frisco here, it will be an audition of sorts for the Jamaicans as they look for places in the World Cup qualifying squad.

With their opening CONCACAF World Cup qualifying semi-final game coming up against Canada on August 20 in Toronto, each player in the 20-man squad in steamy Texas will be seriously competing for a prized spot in that group, and assistant coach Theodore 'Tappa' Whitmore, is encouraging it.
"It's a chance for the players to go out there and show what they can do as we look to the Canada game next month. The players are looking forward to it because they know that this is their chance to play in the World Cup qualifiers.this is really a starting point, so they have to grasp it with both hands," said Jamaica's hero at the France 1998 World Cup Finals.

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[Mac]

Omar aims to make second Boyz 'Cum-ming' count

Taken from www.jamaicaobserver.com

Omar aims to make second Boyz 'Cum-ming' count
SEAN A WILLIAMS, Assistant Sports editor
Saturday, July 26, 2008



CUMMINGS. I am also good in the air and would see my speed and off-the-ball running as being my strongest assets. (Photo: Sean Williams) DALLAS, USA - Striker Omar Cummings will be gunning for a place in Rene Simoes' World Cup squad, and the 26-year-old has already taken aim.
For him to hit the mark, he knows he has to keep a steady head and a steely will if he is to impress the Brazilian. And the former Rivoli United frontman has been granted an audition to see if he can rise to the occasion.

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[Mac]

Boyz, El Salvador clash

Taken from www.jamaica-gleaner.com

Boyz, El Salvador clash
published: Saturday | July 26, 2008
Gordon Williams, Gleaner Writer
FRISCO, Texas, USA:
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz, featuring only four starters from the squad which marched easily through their early round World Cup qualifying tie last month, will tackle near full strength El Salvador in a friendly football international this evening at the Pizza Hut Park here.
Goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts has been named captain for the 6p.m. kickoff in the absence of Ricardo Gardner who, along with several regular senior players, are currently playing with their clubs overseas.
Ricketts is expected to be joined by defender Jermaine Taylor and midfielders Andy Williams and Evan Taylor from the 94th FIFA-ranked team which trounced The Bahamas by a 13-0 aggregate over two games in Jamaica. Fullback O'Brian Woodbine, who appeared as a substitute in both qualifying legs, is also expected to start.

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[No Mercy]

Where is Rudolph Austin in all of this?

Did he sign a contract yet and if not why he is not available for this game.

I hope we make enought changes base on the result of the game not to affect our fifa ranking negatively.

[Keegan]

He's probably in Stoke... every day you look, they are about to sign him...

[HL]

Fifa rankings...now that's a reason to win this game.

Winning MUST become a habit.

[TheDread]

He's probably in Stoke... every day you look, they are about to sign him...

He is in Austria training with Stoke.