Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Jamaica World Cup Campaign..even if the team get past this 1st round I don't think the team has depth to progress to the World Cup in Rio 2014. In the final round of 6, Jamaica will face Mexico, USA, Honduras, Costa Rica and maybe Canada. Let us look at the Jamaica's performance against the teams that we would possible face in the round of 6. Mexico, have dominated Jamaica over the past 20 yrs. Costa Rica, has consistently defeated the Reggae Boyz. USA, only recently Jamaica won its 1st match. Honduras and Canada are the only team that Jamaica in my opinion can defeat. Mexico and USA will get the 1st 2 spots, 3rd will go to Costa Rica, it is only the 4th spot that the Reggae Boyz will have a chance of getting, hoping for a play-off via confed play-offs. When one examine the development and progress of the other teams in the federation, Jamaica's program is lacking. Mexico has won World youth competition and Olympic gold. USA has players in top European League, Dempsey and Donovan comes readily to mind. Jamaica on the other hand, hopes 3rd division English players can become world beaters while playing for us. When one look at the coach, Tappa Whitmore, it is evident that he doesnot possess the necessary knowledge and ability to lead the team. The team is lacking in a creative midfielder, someone to pull the string, ala Xavi. The goalkeeping is ridiculous.

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