Beckford Wants To Represent Jamaica

[Louis]

Former Jamaican international Ronel Wallen has said that Beckford is close to representing Jamaica.

 

JFF general secretary Horace Reid confirmed that discussions were under way with several players and underlined the importance of each player showing a level of commitment to the programme. "A number of players have expressed an interest in representing Jamaica and we have also reached out to some. In most instances it's very preliminary and I'm not sure if I can confirm any names at this point but, yes, we are looking, we have been recruiting and the scouting process in ongoing," said Reid. "Except for Humphrey, nothing is concrete at this point." "The players who do come here must show a level of commitment and professionalism; well, you expect a certain level of professionalism from the European players to begin with but more so, we will be looking for those who are truly committed to the country and that is why the recruiting process is so important," Reid added. Noted UK-based player-agent Romel Wallen, who is close to a number of the players involved, gave an insight on the situation. "Jermaine Beckford would like to be considered in the near future. Same for Jobi Mcnuff and Daniel Gordon. For various reasons, these players are unable to commit to playing this summer," said Wallen, who represents Pro-Goals Sports Management.

 

http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20110520/sports/sports1.html

 

Shame, he left it so late in his career. He could have been in the Gold Cup.

[Louis]

The Gold Cup is hardly obscure The next one is 2015 (Beckford not in 2011 squad) now so it won't be a problem. It'll only be World Cup qualifiers and the World Cup, plus a few friendlies here and there as the Caribbean Championship is not on FIFA calendar.

[Kohen]

Good luck to him!