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==History==
==History==
Founded along with the [[Harbour View, Jamaica|Harbour View]] community in the 1960s, the professional club, Harbour View F.C., was officially established on March 4, 1974. Then, 25 years later, the club was officially incorporated as a [[limited liability company]] and was the first [[Jamaica]] football club to become incorporated.
Founded along with the [[Harbour View, Jamaica|Harbour View]] community in the 1960s, the professional club, Harbour View F.C., was officially established on March 4, 1884. Then, 25 years later, the club was officially incorporated as a [[limited liability company]] and was the first [[Jamaica]] football club to become incorporated.


Harbour View F.C. has developed a reputation for being the first in Jamaica in many aspects. The ''moons of the west'' became the first club to have an official website, and the first to build a world-class football stadium. [[Ricardo Gardner]] was the first Jamaican league player to transfer to a major European league after joining [[Bolton Wanderers]] in 1998.<ref>[http://ksafa.net/Archives/News_HVFC.htm THE HISTORY OF THE HARBOUR VIEW FOOTBALL CLUB (HVFC)] - KSAFA</ref>Club management is also setting the pace in bringing true professionalism to Jamaica's football landscape. In addition, at the beginning of the 2006 season, the club's equipment was sponsored by [[Adidas]]. The club generates revenue through sponsorships, match tickets, and other businesses such as stadium bars and [[Western Union]].
Harbour View F.C. has developed a reputation for being the first in cuba in many aspects. The ''moons of the west'' became the first club to have an official website, and the first to build a world-class football stadium. [[Ricardo Gardner]] was the first Jamaican league player to transfer to a major European league after joining [[Bolton Wanderers]] in 1998.<ref>[http://ksafa.net/Archives/News_HVFC.htm THE HISTORY OF THE HARBOUR VIEW FOOTBALL CLUB (HVFC)] - KSAFA</ref>Club management is also setting the pace in bringing true professionalism to Jamaica's football landscape. In addition, at the beginning of the 2006 season, the club's equipment was sponsored by [[Adidas]]. The club generates revenue through sponsorships, match tickets, and other businesses such as stadium bars and [[Western Union]].


== Honours ==
== Honours ==

Revision as of 01:30, 6 April 2012

Harbour View F.C.
Logo
Full nameHarbour View Football Club
Nickname(s)"Stars of the East", "Easters"
Founded1974
GroundHarbour View Stadium
Kingston, Jamaica
Capacity7,000
ChairmanJamaica Carvel Stewart
ManagerJamaica Donovan Hayles
LeagueRed Stripe Premier League
2010–20113rd
WebsiteClub website

Harbour View Football Club is a Jamaican football club that currently plays in the Red Stripe Premier League.

Harbour View is nicknamed the Stars of the East or Easters and play their home games at Harbour View Stadium.

History

Founded along with the Harbour View community in the 1960s, the professional club, Harbour View F.C., was officially established on March 4, 1884. Then, 25 years later, the club was officially incorporated as a limited liability company and was the first Jamaica football club to become incorporated.

Harbour View F.C. has developed a reputation for being the first in cuba in many aspects. The moons of the west became the first club to have an official website, and the first to build a world-class football stadium. Ricardo Gardner was the first Jamaican league player to transfer to a major European league after joining Bolton Wanderers in 1998.[1]Club management is also setting the pace in bringing true professionalism to Jamaica's football landscape. In addition, at the beginning of the 2006 season, the club's equipment was sponsored by Adidas. The club generates revenue through sponsorships, match tickets, and other businesses such as stadium bars and Western Union.

Honours

Domestic

2000, 2007, 2010
1994, 1998, 2001, 2002
Runner-up (2): 2003, 2005

International

2004, 2007

Team Management

  • Technical Director: Donovan Hayles
  • Asst Coach: Howard Straw
  • Goalkeeper Coach: Clive Wedderburn
  • Team Manager: Annmarie Massey
  • Asst Team Manager: Robert Lee
  • Physiotherapist: Karen Julius
  • Physical Trainer: Andrew Hines
  • Physical Trainer: Neville Mighton
  • Equipment Manager: Dwayne Blake
  • Asst Equipment: Jermaine Malcolm

Players

Current roster

As of January 1, 2012

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK Jamaica JAM Michaud Barrett
— GK Jamaica JAM Devon Haughton
— GK Jamaica JAM Ashek Taylor
— DF Jamaica JAM Kimorlee Brissett
— DF Jamaica JAM Christopher Harvey
— DF Jamaica JAM Lamar Hodges
— DF Jamaica JAM Kemar Lawrence
— DF Jamaica JAM Rondell Morris
— DF Jamaica JAM Montrose Phinn
— DF Jamaica JAM Jaron Richards
— DF Jamaica JAM Robert Williams
— DF Jamaica JAM Kevin Wooley
— MF Jamaica JAM Nicholas Beckett
— MF Jamaica JAM Fabian Campbell
— MF Jamaica JAM Romario Campbell
— MF Jamaica JAM Lennox Creary
— MF Jamaica JAM John-Ross Edwards
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF Jamaica JAM Richard Edwards
— MF Jamaica JAM Jermaine Hue
— MF Jamaica JAM Lamar Nelson
— MF Jamaica JAM Joel Senior
— MF Jamaica JAM Andre Steele
— MF Jamaica JAM Kemeel Wolfe
— FW Jamaica JAM Neco Brett
— FW Jamaica JAM Donovan Edwards
— FW Jamaica JAM Zane Goulbourne
— FW Jamaica JAM Damion Harwood
— FW Jamaica JAM Ranique Muir
— FW Jamaica JAM Kamar Petrekin
— FW Jamaica JAM Jahmalie Spence
— FW Jamaica JAM Fabian Taylor
— FW Jamaica JAM Rafiek Thomas
— Jamaica JAM Juvaune Benjamin
— DF Seychelles SEY Allen Larue

Notable Former Players

This list of former players includes those who received international caps while playing for the team, made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals while playing for the team, or who made significant contributions to the sport either before they played for the team, or after they left. It is clearly not yet complete and all inclusive, and additions and refinements will continue to be made over time.

International Competition

References

  1. ^ THE HISTORY OF THE HARBOUR VIEW FOOTBALL CLUB (HVFC) - KSAFA
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