Tell them yes Rudi

[Assasin]

"We showed heart and we, as Jamaicans, we are breaking a lot of barriers now and it's just for the public to stop killing the team and get behind us, because we are a strong nation and a strong team." He added. "There are a lot of negative people, but they need to get behind the team and stop come on the TV and hide behind a camera and talk."

[Sir X]

'Stop killing the team'

Published: Sunday | September 9, 2012 0 Comments








Austin wants maximum support for Boyz André Lowe, Senior Staff Reporter
They call him 'The Beast' at his new English Championship club Leeds United and Jamaican midfielder Rodolph Austin showed why, with a bossy performance in Friday's historic 2-1 victory over the US in their FIFA World Cup qualifier inside the National Stadium.
Never smiling and with expressions that mirrored a man charged with a huge undertaking, Austin ran from penalty box to penalty box; from touchline to touchline, as he strung passes all across the stadium turf, sent US bodies flying, and had US goalkeeper Tim Howard in misery for the entire 90 minutes with a barrage of long-range shots.
It was Austin's fierce 25-yard free kick that gave the hosts parity in the 23rd minute after Clint Dempsey had stunned the capacity stadium crowd with a 35-second goal. Reggae Boyz captain ]Luton Shelton secured the historic feat with another free kick, after a lengthy negotiation with specialist Austin, who reluctantly stepped aside and watched as the skipper lodged his first ever free kick for Jamaica in the right-hand corner of the US goal in the 64th minute.
In truth, Dempsey's goal seemed to have shot new life into the Jamaicans and particularly Austin, who became a new monster afterwards, charging his teammates with encouragement and taking the game by the scruff of the neck in a performance that will rank as one of his best ever in the Jamaican colours.
not getting carried away
Not a man of many words and still very humble, Austin focused all praise on his teammates and called for more support for the team.
"To God be the glory, the team is working hard and we are doing well. We stick together and we are a part of history now, but we are not going to get carried away," Austin told The Sunday Gleaner minutes after walking off the field.
"We showed heart and we, as Jamaicans, we are breaking a lot of barriers now and it's just for the public to stop killing the team and get behind us, because we are a strong nation and a strong team." He added. "There are a lot of negative people, but they need to get behind the team and stop come on the TV and hide behind a camera and talk."
"I am playing with a lot of confidence especially when I am shooting, and I am just enjoying life, enjoying playing the game, and this was a nice win for the people to celebrate," Austin pointed out before touching a bit on his own play and approach.
"I just keep my emotions the same way, I don't get carried away; win, lose or draw, it's just for the fans to celebrate and my friends and family," he said. "I work hard for everything in life and I am just enjoying it and making my family and the nation proud."
If Jamaica is to qualify to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, then Austin will have to show his beastly side a few more times.

[Sir X]

I am on board ,Tappa has earned it , win loose or draw,Tappa has my 100% support.

[Sir X]

Boyz depart for return leg World Cup qualifier against USA

Published: Sunday | September 9, 2012 0 Comments





Following their historic win over the United States on Friday night in their CONCACAF semi-final round World Cup qualifier, an unchanged Reggae Boyz squad will depart today for Tuesday's return leg in Columbus, Ohio. Comfortably leading the group on seven points from three games following wins over Guatemala and the United States and a draw with Antigua, the Reggae Boyz could seal a place in the final-round group of six with another win on Tuesday.
With only two teams in with a possibility of advancing to the next group and only two sets of ]games to play, it would be mathematically impossible for two teams to overtake Jamaica. Currently, the United States and Guatemala sit on four points following Guatemala's come-from-behind 3-1 win over Antigua and Barbuda on Friday night. Antigua and Barbuda are at the bottom of the four-team group with one point.
Like Jamaica and the United States, Antigua and Barbuda and Guatemala will meet again on Tuesday.
The Boyz will travel in two groups today, the first at 6:30 a.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. Both groups will land in Ohio late tonight, the first at 9:05 p.m. and the second at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday's game will kick off at 7 p.m. (Jamaica time), 8 p.m. in Ohio.

[Sir X]

Burrell hails Whitmore

Published: Sunday | September 9, 2012 0 Comments


Reggae Boyz head coach Theodore Whitmore.-Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer





President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Captain Horace Burrell has described the Reggae Boyz history-making head coach, Theodore 'Tappa' Whitmore, as a very unique person. Whitmore helped create history on Friday when he guided the Reggae Boyz to their first ever victory over the United States (US) at the senior level at the National Stadium. Whitmore, who has been at the helm since 2008, is now unbeaten in six World Cup qualifiers.
"Theodore is a special person," said Burrell. "He played professional football, he went to the World Cup and scored two goals, he understands football at the highest level, and I am not sure that many of our other local coaches have had the opportunity and the privilege to play football professionally."
In congratulating Whitmore and the entire coaching staff, Burrell, who watched the national team come from behind to snatch the historic win, said he was always confident that the Boyz would have rallied to win after the first-minute lead by the Americans.
free-kick goals
Rodolph Austin and Luton Shelton struck home free kicks in each half to hand Jamaica's Reggae Boyz a 2-1 win after Clint Dempsey had stunned the home fans.
"Coming from behind and then to win the game in the way we did certainly gives us a a great feeling, and this is certainly something that we will not forget," Burrell said shortly after the game on Friday night.
Jamaica are now sole leaders of CONCACAF World Cup semi-final round Group A on seven points. The US have dropped to second on four points where they are joined by Guatemala. The Guatemalans defeated Antigua and Barbuda 3-1 on Friday.

[Muadib]

better late than never...

Tappa has an unblemished WCQ record... did not quite understand the criticism.. but is lang time mi find mi haffi a defend di Genius.. all when him a guide us from innah di miggle..

Fortunately I employ Critical Thinking and try not to get caught up in emotion..

[Rudi]

Tell them yes Rudi

Better late than never Sass. Welcome aboard. Long time me a call you. LOL.

[Gamma]

some were on my flight including tappa.