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This is the claim of Karl & others here, and that is probably true. I haven't seen a Jamaican high school or club game for about 30 years, BUT what I witnessed in the mid 70s to early 80s would support that claim. I sometimes wonder what Jamaica could have accomplished if they had invested in the development & growth of players such as Howard Bell, Michael Clark, Lenworth Hyde, Noel Smith, Paul Davis, Wendell Downswell, Noel Blake, Alton Sterling, Douglas Bell, Peter Parkin, Peter Pringle, Orville Edwards, Noel King, Carl Brown, Wayne Wonder, Andred Andrews, Peter Cargill & many more.......But don't forget that not all diamonds will fetch millions of dollars or make it to the best jewelry stores.
For decades those in charge of guiding Jamaica's football have taken your RAW gems & throw them on the international scene expecting to compete against clean & polished ones.....That is lunacy & a disservice to Jamaica & its footballers.
The only time an attempt was made to properly prepare your players for international competition, Jamaica qualified for the U17, U20 & '98WCs, which was a remarkable achievement considering your resources, BUT what I feared would happen has come true.
The 1 time the JFF made any real effort to properly prepare your players for international football, Jamaica qualified for 3 WCs, & those in charge never learned nor appreciated what it takes to qualify for these competitions.......
They took it for granted & so instead of investing in a Comprehensive Football Program, they looked for short cuts & ignored growth & development. Now, you're back to pre '94 preparation, with no investment in Jamaica's growth & development in the sport.
If JAMAICA is serious about its future in international football, the people, business sector & government MUST hold those in charge of guiding your football ACCOUNTABLE
For decades those in charge of guiding Jamaica's football have taken your RAW gems & throw them on the international scene expecting to compete against clean & polished ones.....That is lunacy & a disservice to Jamaica & its footballers.
The only time an attempt was made to properly prepare your players for international competition, Jamaica qualified for the U17, U20 & '98WCs, which was a remarkable achievement considering your resources, BUT what I feared would happen has come true.
The 1 time the JFF made any real effort to properly prepare your players for international football, Jamaica qualified for 3 WCs, & those in charge never learned nor appreciated what it takes to qualify for these competitions.......
They took it for granted & so instead of investing in a Comprehensive Football Program, they looked for short cuts & ignored growth & development. Now, you're back to pre '94 preparation, with no investment in Jamaica's growth & development in the sport.
If JAMAICA is serious about its future in international football, the people, business sector & government MUST hold those in charge of guiding your football ACCOUNTABLE
Oh well ...
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