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[jahkingdom]

PLCA, SoccerAssociation database creates international credibility

Saturday, July 07, 2012

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Last season the Premier League Clubs Association (PLCA) announced a new initiative to register all players on a world renowned global website database named SoccerAssociation, regarded as the popular reference site for FIFA agents, clubs, coaches and managers in all the leading football leagues worldwide.

Having successfully completed season one of this long-term initiative, the database now guarantees every single NPL player global visibility. In previous years, players who were not heavily involved with the national programme, the Reggae Boyz, had absolutely no international online database identity, and thus limited realistic chances of earning overseas opportunities.

Today, young players such as Romeo Parkes, Tremaine Stewart, Dino Williams, Mauricio Gordon, Cordel Simpson and Jeremy Lynch, just to name a few, benefitted from having outstanding profiles on the database. Some of them have been contacted and have gone on trials throughout the season initiated by international agents, primarily due to the exposure on SoccerAssociation.

Jamaican clubs now have an improved global profile, where international clubs can now correlate the success of individual Jamaican players abroad, with that of their local clubs.

"The global profile of the Premier League has no doubt been raised; as a Euro-based company we (Pro-Goals Sports, PGS) can attest to that, based on our interactions with club officials and agents. There is a distinct association factor; as it is generally believed that if the Premier League is covered by SoccerAssociation, then it will have more credibility," said Romel Wallen, managing director.

This is why a handful of small national football associations have paid good money just to get their respective league data onto SoccerAssociation, in the hope of some kind of global credibility. Malta, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are examples of countries who have adopted this approach.

Naturally, it is impossible to quantify how much this new exposure will ultimately lead to profits, transfers, etc. However, it is certain local Premier League clubs and players can now creatively use this new exposure to source more international professional opportunities.

"For this it is helpful to see profile for the Jamaican players on the data-base, because this makes life much easier for speaking with clubs for these players. It is great that you now have this feature," remarked Czech Republic/Poland/Germany-based agent Tomas Bahnik, who is now interested in the Jamaica football market.

"The site has been a tremendous assistance in the PLCA office as we are able to get a more accurate look at individual and collective data, therefore giving us more comfort in the preparation of our reports. It provides just the right support we need in office to correspond internationally," noted the PLCA.


Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/PLCA--SoccerAssociation-database-creates-international-credibility_11781452#ixzz1zwk5WJiS

[jamaica2099]

'Tappa' tickled - After mature Boyz blank El Salvador 2-0

WASHINGTON DC, USA — Jamaica's senior footballers appear to have matured sufficiently and are now dominating some Central American countries, and head coach Theodore Whitmore is enjoying this phase of their football development.
The latest evidence was brought to the fore on Wednesday night here at the RFK Stadium when the Reggae Boyz blanked El Salvador, 2-0, courtesy of a goal in each half (16th and 66th minutes) from leading all-time scorer Luton Shelton.


Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/-Tappa--tickled---After-mature-Boyz-blank-El-Salvador-2-0_12309068#ixzz23rWDDpXB

[vb]

Why are there no J'can clubs in the CFU Club Champs.

This has been going on for years now.

Answers?

VB

[Andre]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/soccer-match-between-jamaica-kenya-181836350--sow.html

dem ah yardie nah care fi kenya?

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A planned exhibition soccer game between Jamaica and Kenya has been canceled because of poor ticket sales.

Samuel Sampson, a spokesman for Singapore-based promoter Ricky Swen and his company, Swen Labels International, says only 120 tickets were sold for the match, which had been scheduled for Saturday at the 40,000-seat Rentschler Field.

It's the second time this summer Swen has canceled an exhibition at the stadium. A planned July 28 match between Liberia and Jamaica was called off after Swen failed to secure agreements from both teams and the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Kenya was brought in as a replacement and the match rescheduled.

Sampson says his group is still talking to both teams to see if they can reschedule the match for another date.

[KND2]

I was planning on going to the game....these people should know that peple buying tickets at the gate. not to mention is Kenya JA playing so it is not a hype team , but I expect at least 10,000 people would have been there, jamaica have nuff people in hartford.

[Reggaefan]

I was planning on going to the game....these people should know that peple buying tickets at the gate. not to mention is Kenya JA playing so it is not a hype team , but I expect at least 10,000 people would have been there, jamaica have nuff people in hartford.

Was about to get tickets online, then i saw this....would have been the first time i believe the boyz would be playing in Hartford...which has a huge jamaican expat community....so kinda surprising that the game is a no go. 

[reggae-fan]

Liverpool teenager Raheem Sterling is wanted by England and Jamaica



Jamaica coach Theodore Whitmore says he is waiting for Liverpool teenager Raheem Sterling to decide if he wants to play for the Reggae Boyz or England at international level.

Sterling has enjoyed an impressive start to the season for Liverpool and has already been tipped to become a future senior England international.

However, the 17-year-old was born in Jamaica and Whitmore has confirmed interest has been shown in persuading the winger to play for the Reggae Boyz.

Whitmore believes Sterling, who has played for England Under 19s, has a lot to offer Jamaica if he decides to represent the country of his birth.

"We definitely showed an interest in Sterling before and we are just waiting on him now for the go-ahead," Whitmore told STAR Sports.

"We have seen him a number of times, he is a quality player with a lot to offer this programme, but it's up to him and the door is open.

"I don't want to go into any further details but as I said he is definitely someone we have our eyes on and it's all up to him now."

[andre samuel]

This youth has a bright future........I'll be surprised if England "allows" him to slip from their grasp........but then again, so Victor Moses chose Nigeria.

ah love it!!

[FireBrand]

Theo Walcott to miss match vs. Ukraine
By Press Association

England winger Theo Walcott has been ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley due to illness. Southampton's Adam Lallana, Tottenham's Jake Livermore and Liverpool's Raheem Sterling have been added to the squad as cover, the Football Association confirmed Monday.

Daniel Sturridge and Walcott were absent from England's final training session Monday.

The duo trained Sunday, but complained of feeling unwell overnight and did not participate in the session at Arsenal's London Colney training complex.

It left head coach Roy Hodgson with only 18 players to be put through their paces after the withdrawal Sunday of defender John Terry with an ankle problem.

Meanwhile, a weekend surge in ticket sales means 68,000 have been sold for the clash against the Ukrainians, the Football Association confirmed.

The figure includes 6,500 which have been sold to Olympic Games volunteers at the reduced price of £20.12 ($32).

At half-time, 15 Team GB medallists will be presented to the crowd.

[reggae-fan]

Sterling just got called into the England Squad. Strange that I'm saying this, but for the youths sake, i believe England is a better fit for him, not only for his own personal development, but i dont think the JFF deserved to get this guy. These players deserve the type of administration that will allow them t develop to their full potential. Sorry, I think the england FA is way ahead of the JFF at this point in time. Its for this same reason why Daniel Sturridge also recently chose England..the JFF cant compete with he FAs from any european nation.

http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/breaking-news-liverpool-youngster-sterling-called-england-squad-121200084--spt.html

[Andre]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/soccer--u-s--world-cup-hopes-jeopardized-by-a-jamaica-squad-riding-a-wave-of-national-pride.html

U.S. World Cup hopes jeopardized by a Jamaica squad riding a wave of national pride

[Bakes]

It was always going to be a longshot that Sterling would play for Jamaica, his mother reportedly wanted him to rep JA but that was his only ties to the country. Not minimize her influence, but with your club team mates, friends and coaches steering you towards England, that was always going to be the likely choice.

[jamaica2099]

JFF, Reggae Boyz Running Scared

Tony Becca ON THE BOUNDARY

Jamaica's footballers are about to begin their final hunt for a place in the World Cup finals of 2014, and for them, it's one of three places from six teams to get to the championship.
That is a glorious opportunity. Jamaica have a good chance of getting there, at least statistically.

The Jamaicans, however, are nervous. After narrowly qualifying for this round, edging out Guatemala on goal difference in the previous round, Jamaica now line up with Mexico, the United States of America, Costa Rica, Panama, and Honduras to battle for the three places.

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20121118/sports/sports3.html

[reggae-fan]

Jamaica Football Federation announces 13 overseas based professionals in Caribbean Cup Training Squad, which also includes two new invitees from Local Premier League (RSPL) Clubs.

DWAYNE MILLER  -SYRIANSKA
DWAYNE KERR -UNATTACHED
JACOMENO BARRETT  -MOBAY UNITED
LOVEL PALMER  -PORTLAND TIMBERS
XAVIAN VIRGO -BOYS TOWN
DEMAR PHILLIPS -AALESUND
TRAMAINE STEWART -AALESUND
JASON MORRISON -AALESUND
ANDRAE CAMPBELL -NOTODDEN
SHAVAR THOMAS -MONTREAL IMPACT
JERMAINE TAYLOR -HOUSTON DYNAMO
JE-VAUGHN WATSON -HOUSTON DYNAMO
DICOY WILLIAMS -TORONTO FC
RYAN JOHNSON -TORONTO FC
OMAR CUMMINGS -COLORADO RAPIDS
DARREN MATTOCKS -VANCOUVER WCAPS
ALVAS POWELL -PORTMORE UNITED
ANDRE LEWIS -PORTMORE UNITED
EWAN GRANDISON -PORTMORE UNITED
ROHAN REID -ARNETT GARDENS
LAMAR NELSON -ARNETT GARDENS
JERMAINE HUE -HARBOUR VIEW
JOEL SENIOR -HARBOUR VIEW
JERMAINE ANDERSON -WATERHOUSE

[Big Magician]

is England in the CFU Cup ??

[reggae-fan]

is England in the CFU Cup ??

No, thats why the squad has 0 invitees from those players based in England. Check the list again. Its comprised of players from MLS, Scandinavia and the domestic league. England based guys not required for the caribbean cup

[trini_stallion]

is England in the CFU Cup ??

No, thats why the squad has 0 invitees from those players based in England. Check the list again. Its comprised of players from MLS, Scandinavia and the domestic league. England based guys not required for the caribbean cup

You dont think that is a lil bit premature...is better be well prepared and take nothing for granted, learn from mistakes of the caribbean giants TNT...they have fallen, taking things for granted, all the best to JA tho, I HOPE we see them in the finals

[reggae-fan]

is England in the CFU Cup ??

No, thats why the squad has 0 invitees from those players based in England. Check the list again. Its comprised of players from MLS, Scandinavia and the domestic league. England based guys not required for the caribbean cup

You dont think that is a lil bit premature...is better be well prepared and take nothing for granted, learn from mistakes of the caribbean giants TNT...they have fallen, taking things for granted, all the best to JA tho, I HOPE we see them in the finals

I dont think the Jamaica coaching staff is taking anything for granted at all, in fact, I am pretty sure they are taking this tournament very serioulsy. But let me say this as a FAN, Jamaica is EXPECTED to at least secure one of the 4 spots on hand for the Gold Cup tournament...also let me hasten to say that the Jamaican team that is contesting this edition of the CFU tournament is slightly better(IMHO) than the last team that won the whole thing.....even in face of the fact that a significant part of the core team is not invited to the tournament.  A number of fringe players are included in this squad....looking to break into the jamaica squad to compete at the HEX next year. Not saying Jamaica will blow away everybody and win the whole thing....but Id imagine Jamaica would be as motivated as anyone else to secure a third straight hold on the title.

And yes, I do expect T&T to rise and challenge Jamaica again for caribbean supremacy....in fact right now T&T probably is around 3rd or 4th team in CFU based on FIFA rankings...we see teams like Grenada, Guyana, and Antigua being shoved into the spotlight in recent times, without really having the pedigree that T&T wold have brought to the table.  Jamaica alone cannot carry the Caribbean flag...we need at least 3-4 strong CFU teams, and i expect the top 4 to be Jamaica, T&T, Haiti, Cuba when the dust settles.

[reggae-fan]

Not sure if many here are familiar with this Kid Ravel Morrison, but he has publicly made known the fact that he would like to play for Jamaica, it seems the JFF are reciprocating, and with him being also eligible for the under-20s, he might be a good addition. The player does seem to have some issues though (disciplinary), but I think with proper management, he might be a good addition to the squad.
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#10 Ravell Morrison : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNgegnQKIWI

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Captain Horace Burrell confirmed the administration is now finalising documentation with former Manchester United prodigy Ravel Morrison to represent the Reggae Boyz.

Burrell said in an interview that his association is very close to securing the services of the player.

"The process has begun and the youngster has expressed an interest publicly to play for Jamaica," said Burrell.

"He is eligible for the Under-20s and we are keeping our fingers crossed because our administrative staff and the team manager are already working on his documentation," Burrell said.

He added: "We are now hoping that the documentation process will be competed in time."

Morrison has played for the England team at all youth levels.

Morrison was born in Wyhtenshaw, Manchester, but qualifies to play for the Reggae Boyz by virtue of having a Jamaican parent.

[Reggaefan]

New German Reggae boy. Hard to imagine how the JFF only just now calling him to the progranm after he first indicated his eligibility (Jamaican Dad, German mom) over 3 years ago. Looking at the list of clubs hes played for...I'd say he should be able to hold his own in CONCACAF.



Full name :Daniel Gordon
Date of birth: 16 January 1985 (age 27)
Place of birth: Dortmund, West Germany
Height: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position: Midfielder
Current club: Karlsruher SC

Other Clubs previous:

• Borussia Dortmund(2000–2004)
• VfL Bochum II (2004–2006)
• Borussia Dortmund (2006–2009)
• Rot-Weiß Oberhausen(2009–2011)
• FSV Frankfurt(2011–2012)
• Karlsruher SC (20012 - present)
  

[theworm2345]

New German Reggae boy. Hard to imagine how the JFF only just now calling him to the progranm after he first indicated his eligibility (Jamaican Dad, German mom) over 3 years ago. Looking at the list of clubs hes played for...I'd say he should be able to hold his own in CONCACAF.

He's playing in the third tier in Germany...it shouldn't be hard to believe he hasn't been called up.

[Reggaefan]

New German Reggae boy. Hard to imagine how the JFF only just now calling him to the progranm after he first indicated his eligibility (Jamaican Dad, German mom) over 3 years ago. Looking at the list of clubs hes played for...I'd say he should be able to hold his own in CONCACAF.

He's playing in the third tier in Germany...it shouldn't be hard to believe he hasn't been called up.

Yeah, but three years ago he was playing for Dortmund...and in that time, he also played for Weiß Oberhausen and Frankfurt. Surely the guy must have something in him to be given a look by those clubs.

[Big Magician]

Ravel Morrison go be great for your team...he is a world class jackass

[just cool]

In all honesty, i like tuh showcase we own local talent. and  even though some may not mind, i dislike having foreign born players in our team unless they were raised in T&T. i like to see our local talent on display, don't ask me why.    thank God we eh have no one coming in.

PS: i don't mind Jlloyd, he was born in sando so he's ah local born even though he's british bred.

[reggae-fan]

In all honesty, i like tuh showcase we own local talent. and  even though some may not mind, i dislike having foreign born players in our team unless they were raised in T&T. i like to see our local talent on display, don't ask me why.    thank God we eh have no one coming in.

PS: i don't mind Jlloyd, he was born in sando so he's ah local born even though he's british bred.

You wont be showcasing much of the local talent if they are not doing the job on the pitch.  It makes sense to have a national team comprising mostly of domestic talent taken from the local leagues....but what happens when they are not good enough to get the job done? Is the local talent good enough to compete with the USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, and indeed, the rest of the world? Even in Jamaica's case where we export players to England and the MLS...its obvious that in some case this is just nit good enough when the USA is calling on players in Italy, Germany, Spain etc. 

[just cool]

In all honesty, i like tuh showcase we own local talent. and  even though some may not mind, i dislike having foreign born players in our team unless they were raised in T&T. i like to see our local talent on display, don't ask me why.    thank God we eh have no one coming in.

PS: i don't mind Jlloyd, he was born in sando so he's ah local born even though he's british bred.

You wont be showcasing much of the local talent if they are not doing the job on the pitch.  It makes sense to have a national team comprising mostly of domestic talent taken from the local leagues....but what happens when they are not good enough to get the job done? Is the local talent good enough to compete with the USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, and indeed, the rest of the world? Even in Jamaica's case where we export players to England and the MLS...its obvious that in some case this is just nit good enough when the USA is calling on players in Italy, Germany, Spain etc. 

Who said anything about local talent? i talking bout TT born and bred players whether they play in T&T, MLS or in europe.

i just want to see our TT born and bred players out there instead of some euro product, IMO we don't need them bc we have enough home grown talent, we just need to refine our resources from a very early age.

just look @ what happened when pfister came here, he blanked fellas like thompson, tony warner and buccaud for fellas like hector, phillips and molino. we have all the talent we need here, all we need is academies to polish our product.

[Trini _2026]

In all honesty, i like tuh showcase we own local talent. and  even though some may not mind, i dislike having foreign born players in our team unless they were raised in T&T. i like to see our local talent on display, don't ask me why.    thank God we eh have no one coming in.

PS: i don't mind Jlloyd, he was born in sando so he's ah local born even though he's british bred.

You wont be showcasing much of the local talent if they are not doing the job on the pitch.  It makes sense to have a national team comprising mostly of domestic talent taken from the local leagues....but what happens when they are not good enough to get the job done? Is the local talent good enough to compete with the USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, and indeed, the rest of the world? Even in Jamaica's case where we export players to England and the MLS...its obvious that in some case this is just nit good enough when the USA is calling on players in Italy, Germany, Spain etc. 

Who said anything about local talent? i talking bout TT born and bred players whether they play in T&T, MLS or in europe.

i just want to see our TT born and bred players out there instead of some euro product, IMO we don't need them bc we have enough home grown talent, we just need to refine our resources from a very early age.

just look @ what happened when pfister came here, he blanked fellas like thompson, tony warner and buccaud for fellas like hector, phillips and molino. we have all the talent we need here, all we need is academies to polish our product.

 other player foreign born where suppose to join but we got knocked out early ... they will be on board when the program get back  on track .... btw make sure none of your off spring want to play for T&T and if they do discourage them PLEASE

[Reggaefan]

just look @ what happened when pfister came here, he blanked fellas like thompson, tony warner and buccaud for fellas like hector, phillips and molino. we have all the talent we need here, all we need is academies to polish our product.

those players you listed are god-awful players who in reality, are no better than the players you have in T&T. Chris Birchall's goal vs Bahrain played a crucial role in getting you qualified for Germany, and to this day he is still perhaps one of the better players to have played for T&T in the past 10 years.
In the grand scheme of things, Birchall is just an average championship level midfielder....perhaps not even good enough to play in the EPL...but still good enough to be a critical part of any T&T team. Hope you see where im going here. But perhaps you should try and define more clearly what you mean by "local bred" player. For instance, Is Messi a "local bred" player for Argentina or does spain take credit for his development as a player?

[Reggaefan]

England and Arsenal Legend Ian Wright speaks to his Jamaican heritage (at the start):
Both his mom and dad were Jamaicans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ_MaGEFH8g&feature=related

The man's family is from my Parish st. thomas...actually went to school with one of his cousins.

[Big Magician]

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