Dennis Chung, the final secretary of the Jamaica Soccer Federation (JFF), expressed shock and disappointment over former Reggae Boyz head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson’s appointment as the brand new head coach of the Republic of Eire’s senior males’s staff.
Hallgrimsson, who tendered his resignation on July 30, had indicated he wished a change of atmosphere.
“Nothing was talked about to us, and it got here as a shock once we noticed it within the papers that he truly went to a different job,” Chung stated. “It got here as a shock to be taught that he was negotiating the job for some time, as we have been informed that he simply wished a break from the Jamaican atmosphere, because it wasn’t good for him.”
Hallgrimsson, appointed as head coach in 2022, ended his tenure following a disappointing Copa America event the place the Reggae Boyz finished bottom of Group B and not using a victory. Chung famous that whereas the federation hoped Hallgrimsson would full his contract, indicators of his departure had been evident since January when he expressed a want to return to Iceland and solely come to Jamaica for matchdays.
Disappointing finish to tenure
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“We’re dissatisfied that he couldn’t carry by way of with every part, however there might have been indicators that this was coming,” Chung defined. “In January, he did point out that he wished to return to Iceland and are available to Jamaica for the video games. Nonetheless, we didn’t count on that it was due to one other job that was being negotiated. We had a contract up till the 2026 World Cup, so now that this information has surfaced, lots of issues now make sense.”
Hallgrimsson’s appointment ends an eight-month seek for Eire’s head coach. Upon his appointment, Hallgrimsson expressed pleasure about his new position. “Now we have a younger and thrilling staff that has real potential. I’m wanting ahead to working carefully with the gamers to assist coach and information them in the direction of improved performances and outcomes, making certain we qualify and compete at main tournaments frequently,” he stated.
In response to Hallgrimsson’s surprising departure, the JFF is in discussions with a number of potential candidates from world wide. “Now we have to roll with the punches. The reality is, we’ve got lots of candidates who’ve expressed curiosity within the job, about 25 from the final rely, and that is from world wide. We do have an excellent programme, and I believe we’ll kind that out briefly order,” Chung said.
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Chung has assured that the JFF will appoint a brand new coach by August, offering stability and course for the nationwide staff as they put together for future competitions.
