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Tivoli High ready for all comers
November 07, 2024
Drawn in Group 1 of the quarterfinal round of the ISSA Manning Cup against the likes of defending champions Mona High, 31-time champions Jamaica College and 16-time winners Kingston College, the Christopher Nicholas-coached Tivoli Gardens High are unfazed by having to challenge in the 'group of death'.
"As far as we're concerned, we know what we can do and what we're capable of. We'll let the ball speaks for itself because you're seeing everything, but we truly believe in our talent and the youngsters," he stated.
Tivoli High booked their spot in the final eight of the competition, placing behind Excelsior in Zone 2 of the second round.
According to Nicholas, it can't be considered a fluke that his team is still in the competition.
"It must be something that we're doing why we're here. We're not here because of luck, so we all know what time it is. We're not scared of any team so anybody that's coming to beat Tivoli will have to come and play because we will ready," he added.
Nicholas added that while the team's defence line hasn't been too shabby, it's the attackers that has impressed him the most. He added that as a coach it's also a pleasing sight that the team is finding form at the perfect time.
"I'm mostly pleased with the strikers and the attacking force. It's been a while that we've scored this amount of goals and every player is clicking. At times we'll have a slight glitch in the defensive line, but the attacking force will even cover for the defence as that's how we play," he shared.
Tivoli's campaign in the final eight will kick off on Friday against Kingston College, due to a change in the schedule following the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.
Nicholas revealed that the boys were eager to continue their preparation during the heavy rains as they're locked in and eager for their opener against 'The Purples'.
"The guys were calling out to train because of the mindset they're in, they're ready. It's only because I was thinking they're kids and was thinking of their safety, so that's why I told them to stay home," he explained.
