The race for the new senior Reggae Boys head coaching job has gotten more interesting with former Manchester United and Trinidad and Tobago striker Dwight Yorke confirming he has thrown his hat in the ring.
Earlier this week it was reported in British media the Trinidadian was a prime candidate with the Jamaica Football Federation in the process of combing through over 40 resumes after the post became vacant when Iceland native Heimir Hallgrimson tendered his resignation after Jamaica was eliminated from the Copa America.
According to Yorke it was too good a job to not apply for.
And with the JFF now seeking a coach with the ability to attract and harness a new wave of exciting talents, who could be eligible to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Yorke – a holder of the UEFA Pro and A License – considers himself suitably qualified.
The 52 year old also says he has a clear vision of the way he wants his sides to play, having learned from some of the greatest minds in the game.
“I’ve spent time with the likes of Pep, Sir Alex, Steve McLaren and Arsene Wenger,” he said. “They will tell you: everyone wants to play attacking, front-foot football.
“I love that, being an attacker myself. You want to just score goals But there is a balance here. If you don’t have good structure and a good system in place, then you are always likely to struggle.
Yorke remains the most decorated player from the Caribbean having won the Champions League, two FA Cups and three Premier League titles with Manchester United and also scored 123 goals during his time in the Premier League that included stops at Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland.
The former striker took his first steps into management in 2022 after he was appointed the head coach of Australian side Macarthur FC.
Yorke lifted the Australia Cup in 2022 during his managerial spell with the A-League side, with the United legend making his exit from the club in 2023.
