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Barbican, Boys’ Town shun JFF’s Tier II invite
February 16, 2023
Barbican Football Club and Boys' Town Football Club have decided to follow in the footsteps of Real Mona, as both have refused to break ranks with the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) and have rejected the Jamaica Football Federation's (JFF) invitation to participate in the National Tier II competition.
KSAFA Super League winners Real Mona were offered the automatic berth to Tier II, while Barbican, the Super League runners-up, were guaranteed the play-off spot. However, both teams declined their Tier II invitation, as well as Boys' Town, who were next in line to replace them.
Like Real Mona President Peter Moses, the presidents of Barbican and Boys' Town insist they will not be following Meadforest's path and break ranks and participate in the Tier II competition.
Boys' Town President Andrew Price said they would abide by the KSAFA resolution until there is a review and affiliates change their stance.
"Boys' Town, as a club, is adhering to KSAFA. We are an affiliate, and we must follow the body," he said.
Chris James, the Barbican president, expressed similar sentiments.
"I will follow the dictates of my association. It was we the clubs that voted on this, and nothing really has changed. So my club is following the resolution that was passed. We will not be breaking ranks. I cannot pass something and then break it," he commented.
James also reiterated his agreement with the association's position that until the JFF can provide solid financial support for this league, KSAFA will abstain from playing in Tier II.
"Has there been any financial support for Tier II? What are the clubs getting to offset costs? I have asked on many occasions to show me where the money is. Show me what you will be doing for me as Tier II teams to offset costs.
"They say they will help to offset travelling, but salary is the biggest thing. So Barbican will not be breaking ranks with KSAFA. We, the clubs, passed the resolution, and all but one club did not vote, but no one opposed the resolution then," he said.
Both also believe that Meadforest are responsible for their decision to go against the KSAFA resolution and accept JFF's invitation to the league, and that they must accept whatever consequence comes their way.
"Meadforest must know what they are doing, and they will have to face the consequence of whatever decision they have made," said James.
