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Jamaican international Lowe released by Miami FC
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
by Gary Smith
Caribbean Net News Sports Correspondent
Email: gary@caribbeannetnews.com
MIAMI, USA: Jamaican international Onandi Lowe has reportedly been released by United Soccer Leagues (USL) side Miami F.C. because of problems with his attitude.
Last Tuesday Caribbean Net News was informed that the striker had left for home to attend to family duties and was scheduled to return for the opening game of the season. However, in a report published in the Jamaica Gleaner, Gerardo Villa, press officer for Miami F.C confirmed the Reggae Boy had gone.
"Onandi (Lowe) is no longer with the team," Villa was quoted as saying in the Jamaican newspaper. "(Lowe) was not happy and his attitude was affecting the team."
In the meantime, Villa also said the 31-year-old striker, who had difficulties securing a contract with an international club since his drug trial in England last year had problems working with several of players, who were unhappy with his professional approach since arriving at the club.
"He (Lowe) didn't like to work with the team. The players weren't happy with him. The coach wasn't happy with his attitude, but not his playing (ability).
"The problems started in Brazil at the training camp," Villa said. "It was made official when the team came back.
"(He) was not working with the team dynamics. He knew he was going to be released before he came back. He didn't want to stay either."
In the meantime, Sean Fraser, the second Jamaican international on the Miami F.C. team helped the side fight out an exciting 1-0 win over Caribbean champions Portmore United of Jamaica in their inaugural game at the at Tropical Park Stadium on Sunday.
Mario “El Loco” Rodriguez scored the lone goal in the 76th minute after receiving a pass at the top of the box from Brazilian veteran Zinho. Brazilian World Cup legend Romario did not play in the game after suffering slight strain in his left calf muscle during Friday’s practice session.
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