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JFF to get tough on training absenteeism
National football coach Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore.
National coach Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore says the Jamaica Football Federation will have to get tough on players, who fail to show up to national duties without reasonable explanation when invited.
Whitmore was fuming on Monday afternoon as Sergio Campbell of Glenmuir and Troy Smith of Village United were absent from training.
Whitmore was able to locate Campbell, but got no response from the other.
“This is something we have to seriously look into. This is why the coaching staff comes under a bit of pressure sometimes with the national players,” Whitmore said.
The Reggae Boyz are preparing to defend their Digicel Caribbean Cup title starting on Saturday in Martinique.
Whitmore says the team has prepared well but scoring remains a problem.
“You worry about everything, if we are able to score a goal and defend it. The main objective of every game is to get three points but so far I seriously think we can defend the title, if we go out there and defend the work,” Whitmore said.
Striker Luton Shelton was also absent from training to due to injury.
Shelton suffered the injury during a collision with goal keeper Dwayne Miller, while away preparing for the recent friendly against Costa Rica.
However, most of the 20 players selected are now in training including Marvin, who Morgan was on the end of a strong challenge from Ajuran Brown during Boys Town premier league match Sunday.
Striker Omar Cummings will join the squad in training Tuesday after helping MLS side Colorado Rapids to the MLS Cup Sunday night.
However, Cummings could report to camp with an injury after he was substituted during the game with a suspected thigh strain.
The Reggae Boyz leave on Thursday to open their campaign against Antigua/Barbuda on Saturday.
National football coach Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore. National coach Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore says the Jamaica Football Federation will have to get tough on players, who fail to show up to national duties without reasonable explanation when invited.
Whitmore was fuming on Monday afternoon as Sergio Campbell of Glenmuir and Troy Smith of Village United were absent from training.
Whitmore was able to locate Campbell, but got no response from the other.
“This is something we have to seriously look into. This is why the coaching staff comes under a bit of pressure sometimes with the national players,” Whitmore said.
The Reggae Boyz are preparing to defend their Digicel Caribbean Cup title starting on Saturday in Martinique.
Whitmore says the team has prepared well but scoring remains a problem.
“You worry about everything, if we are able to score a goal and defend it. The main objective of every game is to get three points but so far I seriously think we can defend the title, if we go out there and defend the work,” Whitmore said.
Striker Luton Shelton was also absent from training to due to injury.
Shelton suffered the injury during a collision with goal keeper Dwayne Miller, while away preparing for the recent friendly against Costa Rica.
However, most of the 20 players selected are now in training including Marvin, who Morgan was on the end of a strong challenge from Ajuran Brown during Boys Town premier league match Sunday.
Striker Omar Cummings will join the squad in training Tuesday after helping MLS side Colorado Rapids to the MLS Cup Sunday night.
However, Cummings could report to camp with an injury after he was substituted during the game with a suspected thigh strain.
The Reggae Boyz leave on Thursday to open their campaign against Antigua/Barbuda on Saturday.
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