The Reggae Boyz will sadly not make Africa 2010, but this should not be a surprise to anyone. Their standard of play is woefully inept and very suspect.

Anyone who watched the game could see the fright in their faces as they faced their worst nightmare. This team has not advanced in its standard of play not one iota, and that is a disgrace.

Honduras made the next level by actually beating Mexico sometime ago, and so have the Americans. The Jamaicans, on the other hand, have remained stuck in a quagmire with inept ball playing, which is terrible to watch.

How can you play a game and not complete simple passes before losing the ball to the opposition?

The Boyz have simply not made a smooth transition to world-class standards and that's the plain truth. So, don't go blaming Simoes and staff (although he deserves some). But blame the system and structure of Jamaican coaches who can't seem to get over that last hurdle. Maybe by 2014 we will get there, but right now 'tings look bleak'.

- CHRISTOPHER ISAACS, CIsaacs3@hvc.rr.com, New York

Foolish to fire René

Once again, it was a foolish decision to fire René Simoes. How many more of these can Jamaica or the West Indies take?

It would have been a miracle to win or draw either of these matches in Central America and stupid Jamaicans sit on the side and act as if there is someone in our fraternity who could have done a better job.

Please, get the best out of what you have. I remember when it was the big talk in Jamaica that Usain Bolt's trainer and coach were going to ruin him and he would never be anything. Oh, well ... fools.!

- STEPHEN CAT COORE, catcoore73@hotmail.com, Kingston 8