The unexpected firing of Rene Simoes still has the nation rocking sideways, but i guess it should have has us in amazement rather than surprise. Being amazed would have had all Jamaicans wondering " What Next" while Surprise leaves us thinking "What is going On?" The Captain it seems has always had a trick up his sleeve and with the mass outcry for something different from the technical team, it seems that time has finally come, In Steps John Barnes, probably the greatest name in sports outside of Track and Field ever associated with Jamaica. He has returned home, and yes home, he was born here in Jamaica and the time seems ripe for his return. The move also seems to be somewhat a rational one to invite a Coach that is more than familiar with the way the Jamaican game is played. There are admittedly many Brazilian fans in Jamaica, but the reality is , we are a very physical nation and the business of slowing down the game to knock the ball around has never appealed to the Jamaican Player on the field. What's Funny is that the last time there was much impressive play by the Jamaican team was with the short time Theodore Whitmore was in charge, a player with much exposure to the English game, thinking about it, its a style well suited for this crop of players. Where does the bulk of our players develop their skills, yes Britain and so to ask them to revert to something starkly different to that of the Brazilian style of play obviously has been a system of conflict within their own person. There is no disrespect to the efforts to Simoes because he has done much for the development of Jamaican football, but it seems that his approach has rendered itself obsolete for the Jamaican context. The question is however, will there be much fanfare for the return of John Barnes to Jamaica, killing of Goats, jerking of chicken, feasting and the like? Well as it stands, we have a new coach and he will have to prove to the Jamaican people that despite his small resume, he is the right man for the job. One thing is sure to happen with his appointment, he will have the full understanding of the players being so familiar with their strengths coming form the British Game. Time now finally for Claude and Stew peas to shine it would seem, Marlon King, Campbell- Rice and Omar Daley and yes even 'Bibi' Gardener will no doubt be more comfortable not having to reshape their playing style and instead showcase in a forum fit for them, the skills they have been able to hone over their in the U.K. Come home John Barnes because a Jamaica u live!! but for how Long!!! Well he better be able to bake, because every Reggae Boy Fan is waiting to taste that Pudding to see the proof.
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