Nodley Wright

D-day for Arnett in return-leg Red Stripe Premier League semi-final against MoBay United

Published:Saturday | April 16, 2016 | 4:49 PMNodley Wright

Champions vow to overturn deficit against confident MoBay UnitedHome advantage will mean everything to defending champions Arnett Gardens when they host Montego Bay United, the team they dethroned to take last season's title, in the Red Stripe...

Grudge match! - Coach urges 'focus' as Humble Lion psyche up for Portmore United

Published:Saturday | April 9, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

Fans crying out for excitement in the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) will have it all today when title aspirants Humble Lion hosts former champions Portmore United in a first-leg semi-final at the Effortville Community Centre in Clarendon. Game...

Big day for RSPL's cellar dwellers

Published:Saturday | April 2, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

The possession of the worst record over the last five games in the Red Stripe Premier League could seriously cost one of the more storied clubs in local football when the final whistles are blown today to signal the end of the 2015/2016 Red Stripe...

MLS pioneer Butler to be honoured by Earthquakes

Published:Thursday | March 31, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

National Under-20 coach and former Reggae Boy, Altimont ‘Freddie’ Butler will tomorrow be honoured by the San Jose Earthquakes as one of the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise’s original roster members when the league kicked off...

Battle for RSPL fourth spot resumes

Published:Saturday | March 26, 2016 | 7:58 PMNodley Wright

With the top three of Portmore United, Montego Bay United and defending champions Arnett Gardens securing their semi-final round qualification for the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL), the battle will resume for the other spot.In contention for that...

H View hold advantage in race for fourth spot

Published:Saturday | March 19, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

Former champions Harbour View will go into today's set of matches in the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) with the advantage as the battle for the fourth place continues.The stars of the East, as Harbour View are dubbed, currently occupy the fourth...

Keyes believes BT can lock up semis spot

Published:Tuesday | March 15, 2016 | 12:49 PMNodley Wright

Pint-sized striker Peter Keyes thought he had unlocked a victory for Boys' Town over defending champions Arnett Gardens in the Trench Town derby on Monday night, when he fired his team ahead in the 46th minute.His hopes were dashed in the 54th...

Harbour View looking to seal fourth spot

Published:Saturday | March 12, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

Former champions Harbour View will head into today's game with the coveted possession of the fourth spot, which guarantees a place in the semi-final round of the Red Stripe Premier League if they can hold on to that at the end of the five remaining...

Tough MoBay United test for UWI FC

Published:Saturday | February 27, 2016 | 6:31 PMNodley Wright

First-time Red Stripe Premier League campaigners UWI FC will continue their march towards a top four position and a place in the semi-final round when they host last year's beaten finalists and current leaders, Montego Bay United, in one of four...

Stewart praises Rivoli for overall performance in Red Stripe Premier League

Published:Tuesday | February 23, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

Veteran coach Bradley Stewart lifted his hat to his charges on Monday night as his 11th-placed Rivoli United put in an impressive display against defending champions Arnett Gardens, as both teams ended 0-0 in the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL)....

Murray’s late equaliser delays Waterhouse fate

Published:Monday | February 22, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

Another nail was just seconds away to being driven in Waterhouse's Red Stripe Premier League coffin when substitute Rodave Murray, showing great predatory skills, buried an opportunity to draw his team level and possibly delay their inevitable...

Cavalier move paying off for Price in Red Stripe Premier League

Published:Wednesday | February 17, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

Cavalier SC won the battle of the east on Monday night as they stopped their more storied neighbours and rivals Harbour View 1-0 at the Harbour View Mini-Stadium, and in the process, moved farther away from relegation.The victory and the gains that...

JC’s Dawkins embraces RSPL experience at Tivoli

Published:Monday | February 15, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

FOOTBALL: Red Stripe Premier League Former champions Tivoli Gardens continued their stabilising work in the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) under the guidance of Glendon ‘Admiral’ Bailey, when they defeated fierce rivals and...

Spotlight on UWI FC, Waterhouse clash

Published:Saturday | January 30, 2016 | 5:45 PMNodley Wright

In a week which sees things just as tight at the bottom as they are at the top, the focus today will be on the UWI FC-Waterhouse clash at the UWI Bowl.In this encounter the promoted UWI FC, who are sitting in sixth position on 30 points, host former...

James looks to make statement

Published:Wednesday | January 27, 2016 | 3:46 PMNodley Wright

Jorginho James was on a mission on Monday night - a mission to prove that he was good enough, and he did just that in the Red Stripe Premier League as he led Harbour View to a thumping 5-0 over UWI.Smarting from his 'rejection' by the US Major...

Arnett Gardens' Harris strengthens case for Reggae Boyz selection

Published:Tuesday | January 19, 2016 | 1:10 PMNodley Wright

Midfielder Vishinul Harris on Monday night knocked even harder on the door to a Reggae Boyz invite with another fine display as he spurred defending champions Arnett Gardens to a 2-1 win over leaders Portmore United in the Red Stripe Premier League....

Harbour View's Brian Brown back with a bang in RSPL

Published:Monday | January 18, 2016 | 5:07 PMNodley Wright

Striker Brian Brown looked like his old self on Sunday night as he marked his return to the Harbour View Stadium with one goal as the 'Stars of the East' recorded a rare win, 3-1 over Cavalier.The 2013-14 Golden Boot winner, who had 18 goals that...

UWI FC test for Tivoli

Published:Saturday | January 16, 2016 | 6:02 PMNodley Wright

The improving quality of the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) is set to continue in that vein with five enticing matches on today and one tomorrow.Former champions Tivoli Gardens, who had a change of coach recently, will test their chances of...

Clennon earns three-year contract in Finland

Published:Wednesday | January 13, 2016 | 1:16 PMNodley Wright

Reggae Boyz striker AndrÈ Clennon is set to depart the island this week to take up a three-year contract with Finnish club VPS.The 25-year-old former Waterhouse and Lam Dong (Vietnam) player recently agreed to the deal after impressing while on a...

Match-winner Morris looking to reignite career

Published:Tuesday | January 12, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

Substitute Ricardo Morris was the difference between title aspirants and former champions Harbour View when both teams met in the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) Monday night highlight game at the Harbour View Mini-Stadium.The win improved Portmore...

Hyatt the hero as Arnett surge

Published:Monday | January 11, 2016 | 5:02 PMNodley Wright

Goalkeeper Damion Hyatt was flocked by children, some of whom shook his hands, patted him and still others just tried to touch him while declaring their 'saviour' man of the Man of the Match.Adults soon joined them and even club chairman, Dr Omar...

Big clash in the Jungle

Published:Saturday | January 9, 2016 | 12:00 AMNodley Wright

There will be no straightforward or easy matches in this week's Red Stripe Premier league fixture as all five games on today and the one on Monday night appear evenly matched.Relegation-threatened Water-house gave an improved showing against Arnett...

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