The Jamaica Soccer Federation (JFF) on Monday held a ceremony to honor 4 soccer stalwarts who’ve made vital contributions to the game in Jamaica.
The honorees embrace Geoffrey Maxwell, Leander Marshall, Everton “Bob West” McLeary, and Allan “Talent” Cole. This initiative, in line with JFF President Michael Ricketts, goals to acknowledge and recognize the dedication, loyalty, and leisure worth these people have dropped at soccer in Jamaica. The JFF plans to make this an annual custom as a part of its efforts to reconnect with previous gamers and contributors to the game.
Maxwell, a former defender for Jamaica, transitioned into teaching and achieved success with Excelsior Excessive College and Waterhouse Soccer Membership. Marshall served because the president of the Portmore Soccer League for over 30 years. McLeary was an administrator for the JFF and sponsored a soccer competitors in his title, whereas Cole, usually considered Jamaica’s biggest footballer, had an illustrious profession each domestically and internationally.
Cole expresses gratitude for the popularity
Cole, the one one current at Monday’s ceremony, expressed gratitude for the popularity, emphasizing the significance of honoring people whereas they’re nonetheless alive. He famous that within the early days of soccer, gamers didn’t obtain such honors, and he inspired recognizing people throughout their lifetimes.
The JFF’s initiative is aimed toward acknowledging the dear contributions of those soccer legends and strengthening ties with previous gamers and supporters of the game.
