Speid cites reason for Hallgrimsson

• Author: Livingston Scott
• Published date: 28 November 2022
• Publication title: Jamaica Star, The (Kingston, Jamaica)

According to Speid, previously, the JFF made appointments on the potential of coaches, however, the decision was made to move away from that policy by putting the Reggae Boyz' fate in an experienced coach

"If you notice, we had a potential person at the top, but we have tried the potential coach, and it got us nowhere.

"So we moved away from potential to tried and proven. We have chosen people who can do it and who have done it already. We have many talented players, and so we will see if we make an improvement," he told STAR Sports.

During the failed campaign, Theodore 'Tappa' Whitmore, the 1998 two-goal World Cup hero, was in charge at the start of the qualifiers, but after six points from eight matches, which left Reggae Boyz sitting sixth in the eight-team standings on just seven points, he was replaced.

Another 1998 World Cup qualification hero, Paul Hall, took over but only managed four points from the last six matches.

Hall received good reviews from the JFF, but his attachment to English Championship club Queens Park Rangers presented complications in reaching a long-term deal before the JFF looked elsewhere to find Hallgrimsson.

The Icelander managed his country to World Cup qualification against all odds in 2018 and even masterminded a memorable 1-1 draw with Argentina.

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