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Reynolds notes ‘bittersweet’ Harbour View FC appointment - Coach optimistic of changing struggling JPL club’s form
November 04, 2025
VASSELL REYNOLDS, newly-appointed head coach of Jamaica Premier League (JPL) strugglers Harbour View FC, described his appointment as "bittersweet", noting that his personal joy comes amid the country's ongoing recovery from the devastating impact of Category Five Hurricane Melissa.
The hurricane struck the island last week.
Harbour View FC have endured a difficult season so far, managing just two wins from eight matches. The four-time JPL champions currently sit 12th in the 14-team standings, having also suffered four defeats and two draws.
"I am honoured to be appointed the head coach of such a prestigious club," said Reynolds. "Albeit it is generally a bittersweet situation given the fact that as a country we are in a state of bother and concern now with the impact that we would have suffered with the passage of Hurricane Melissa, especially with the western part of Jamaica.
"So that is on my mind, honestly speaking, not just from a football standpoint, but from a humanitarian point of view," he said.
"However, this job ... I am feeling happy about it and for the confidence that the club bestowed in me. It is a heavy task that is in front of us as a staff, but I am certain that we will have the capacity to deal with this head-on," Reynolds said.
Reynolds, who is also the head coach of defending Manning Cup champions Kingston College (KC), noted that he is already familiar with the JPL setup and has some knowledge of the current Harbour View FC squad.
"I have always been very close to the Premier League and I have a fair idea in terms of the squad that is presently at Harbour View," he said.
"It will take me a little bit closer to assess properly, especially with my kind of philosophy that I will put in place, not just to see the quality that they have, but the ability to make that adjustment and work with what I have to put on the table," Reynolds pointed out.
"I am pretty satisfied with what I know is there, but part of my aim is to improve the quality, even if it is through transfers, and I think that is something that management will look to deal with."
Reynolds last coached in the JPL when he took over the then-struggling Chapelton Maroons for the final two months of the 2024-25 campaign, guiding them away from relegation.
He also had stints at Humble Lion FC and Reno FC.
Looking forward, Reynolds expressed optimism.
"It is a tough situation and a tough challenge, but I think there is sufficient time to get it right," he said.
"At no time in the competition does any club want to be in this position, but personally speaking and with the staff that will be in place, I am pretty confident that we can turn things around in a positive way."
