San Juan Jabloteh
Encyclopedia
San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan
, Trinidad and Tobago
that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium
in Port of Spain
, Trinidad
.
, of a Semi-Professional League in 1994, San Juan Jabloteh converted itself from a youth organization into a professional football club. With the backing of CL Financial
in 1996, the club significantly expanded its operations. From 1997 to 1999, the team finished fourth in the Semi-Professional League in three consecutive years.
Upon the creation of Trinidad and Tobago's first professional league in 1999, San Juan Jabloteh became one of the league's founding members. Since joining, the club has been the league's most successful club, winning the league championship in 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2008. San Juan Jabloteh have also represented the league in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2004.
According to the team's website, "Through its name of the Club identified itself with one of the national birds of the country – the Oil or Devil Bird
-which lives in the Aripo Cave
s. Originally, the French settlers called the Bird: Les Diables Oiseaux which were translated by the local settlers into Diablotin and finally Jabloteh."
Peter Byers
(2007–08) Keith Gumbs
(2000-01) Earl Jean
(2008-09) Shandel Samuel
(2007–08) Marvin Andrews
(1995–96) Ansil Elcock
(2001–02) Cornell Glen
(2002–04), (2007) Cyd Gray
(2001–08)
Khaleem Hyland
(2007–08) Kelvin Jack
(2001–04) Josh Johnson
(2000-06) Trent Noel
(2002–08) Collin Samuel
(2000–02) Jason Scotland
(1996–98) Anthony Wolfe
(2006)
International
San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago
San Juan is a town in Trinidad and Tobago. It lies in North Eastern Trinidad, between Barataria and St. Joseph.It is a busy town in the East-West Corridor; the centre of town is known as the Croisee. Population is 54,900 , and it is the third city of the country, larger than the capital. San Juan...
, Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles...
that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium
Hasely Crawford Stadium
The Hasely Crawford Stadium, located in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, is named after Hasely Crawford, the first person from Trinidad and Tobago to win an Olympic gold medal. Originally built as the National Stadium in 1980, the stadium was re-named to honour Crawford in 2001. The stadium...
in Port of Spain
Port of Spain
Port of Spain, also written as Port-of-Spain, is the capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's third-largest municipality, after San Fernando and Chaguanas. The city has a municipal population of 49,031 , a metropolitan population of 128,026 and a transient daily population...
, Trinidad
Trinidad
Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands and numerous landforms which make up the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the southernmost island in the Caribbean and lies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. With an area of it is also the fifth largest in...
.
History
The club was founded in 1974, with the stated objective to "uplift the socio-economic and moral condition of the young people of San Juan and its environs." Upon the creation, by the Trinidad and Tobago Football FederationTrinidad and Tobago Football Federation
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation is the governing body of football in Trinidad and Tobago. It is based in Port of Spain, Trinidad. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional football and including the men's and women's national teams...
, of a Semi-Professional League in 1994, San Juan Jabloteh converted itself from a youth organization into a professional football club. With the backing of CL Financial
CL Financial
CL Financial – before its financial breakdown that became evident after a liquidity crisis and government intervention in 2009 – was the largest privately held conglomerate in Trinidad and Tobago and one of the largest privately held corporations in the entire Caribbean...
in 1996, the club significantly expanded its operations. From 1997 to 1999, the team finished fourth in the Semi-Professional League in three consecutive years.
Upon the creation of Trinidad and Tobago's first professional league in 1999, San Juan Jabloteh became one of the league's founding members. Since joining, the club has been the league's most successful club, winning the league championship in 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2008. San Juan Jabloteh have also represented the league in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2004.
According to the team's website, "Through its name of the Club identified itself with one of the national birds of the country – the Oil or Devil Bird
Oilbird
The Oilbird , also known as Guácharo, is a bird found in the northern areas of South America . They are nocturnal feeders on the fruits of the Oil Palm and tropical laurels, and are the only nocturnal fruit eating birds in the world...
-which lives in the Aripo Cave
Aripo Cave
Aripo Cave is a cave in the Northern Range, in Trinidad and Tobago. The caves are a notable bat roost, and that bats contribute considerable amounts of guano, which in turn support vast numbers of cave dwelling invertebates....
s. Originally, the French settlers called the Bird: Les Diables Oiseaux which were translated by the local settlers into Diablotin and finally Jabloteh."
Players
As of 30 July 2009.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.Peter Byers
Peter Byers
Peter Byers is an Antiguan international footballer who plays professionally for the Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division as a striker.-Club:...
(2007–08) Keith Gumbs
Keith Gumbs
Keith "Kayamba" Gumbs is a St. Kitts and Nevis international football player who currently plays as a striker for the Indonesia Super League side Sriwijaya FC...
(2000-01) Earl Jean
Earl Jean
Earl Jude Jean is a former St. Lucian footballer and current Assistant coach of W Connection.-Ipswich:Earl famously told the local media that despite his short stature he could leap very high - he was therefore nicknamed 'The Flea'...
(2008-09) Shandel Samuel
Shandel Samuel
Shandel Samuel is a Vicentian footballer who is currently plays for Ma Pau SC in the TT Pro League.-International career:...
(2007–08) Marvin Andrews
Marvin Andrews
Marvin Andrews is a Trinidadian football defender. He currently plays for Scottish Junior Club side Kirkintilloch Rob Roy....
(1995–96) Ansil Elcock
Ansil Elcock
Ansil Elcock is a footballer from Trinidad and Tobago. He notably played for MLS team Columbus Crew between 1997 and 2001 , and currently plays as a defender for Tobago United...
(2001–02) Cornell Glen
Cornell Glen
Cornelius "Cornell" Glen is a Trinidadian footballer currently with Caledonia AIA.-Club:Glen began his professional career in 1999 with Trinidadian club Futgof. After two years with Futgof, Glen moved to Portugal, where he played for Sanjoanense...
(2002–04), (2007) Cyd Gray
Cyd Gray
Cyd Gray is a footballer from Trinidad and Tobago. He plays as a defender for San Juan Jabloteh, as well as the islands' national team. He made his debut for the Soca Warriors against Costa Rica in 2001, and has 35 caps and 1 goal. He was in the squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.-External links:*...
(2001–08)
Khaleem Hyland
Khaleem Hyland
Khaleem Hyland is a Trinidadian international footballer who plays professionally in Belgium for Genk, as a midfielder.-Club career:...
(2007–08) Kelvin Jack
Kelvin Jack
Kelvin Kyron Jack is a Trinidadian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Maidstone United. He has earned 33 caps for Trinidad and Tobago since his international debut in 1997 and played for his country in the 2006 FIFA World Cup....
(2001–04) Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson (footballer)
For other people of the same name see Joshua Johnson Josh Johnson is a football midfielder from Trinidad and Tobago who plays for Telford United. He has also appeared for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.- Professional :Johnson's football career started off with San Juan Jabloteh in Trinidad...
(2000-06) Trent Noel
Trent Noel
Trent Noel is a football player from Trinidad and Tobago. He currently plays for Joe Public of the TT Pro League. He has also represented Trinidad and Tobago on national team as well.- External links :...
(2002–08) Collin Samuel
Collin Samuel
Collin Samuel is a Trinidad and Tobago football player. He last played for Luton Town in the Conference National.-Club:...
(2000–02) Jason Scotland
Jason Scotland
Jason Kelvin Scotland is a Trinidadian footballer who plays for Ipswich Town as a striker.Scotland started his footballing career in Trinidad and Tobago before moving to play professionally for Scottish club Dundee United. He has also had spells with St...
(1996–98) Anthony Wolfe
Anthony Wolfe
Anthony Wolfe C.M. is a Trinidadian footballer who plays as a midfielder for the North East Stars in the TT Pro League. Club career =...
(2006)
Honours
Domestic- Pro League: 4
-
- 2002, 2003, 20072007 TT Pro LeagueThe 2007 TT Pro League was the sixth season of the Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 10 teams took part in the league, with Joe Public the defending champions...
, 20082008 TT Pro LeagueThe 2008 TT Pro League was the seventh season of the Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 10 teams took part in the league, with San Juan Jabloteh the defending champions...
- 2002, 2003, 2007
- FA TrophyTrinidad and Tobago CupThe Trinidad and Tobago Cup, or commonly known as the FA Trophy, is the premier knockout tournament for teams in Trinidad and Tobago that is open to all those affiliated with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. The FA Trophy is the oldest football competition in Trinidad and Tobago, dating...
: 2
-
- 1998, 2005
- First Citizens Cup: 2
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- 2000, 2003
- Runner-up (1): 2005
- Digicel Pro BowlTrinidad and Tobago Pro BowlThe Trinidad and Tobago Pro Bowl, or commonly known as the Digicel Pro Bowl, is a knockout football tournament for teams in the Pro League. The competition is played during November and December each season. The Pro Bowl began without a sponsor in 2004 under the name of Pro League Pro Bowl for the...
: 3
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- 2003, 2005, 2006
- Runner-up (1): 2001, 2004
- TOYOTA Classic: 1
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- 2008
- Runner-up (1): 2007, 20092009 Trinidad and Tobago ClassicThe 2009 TOYOTA Classic was the fifth season of the TOYOTA Classic, which is a knockout tournament competition for teams in the Pro League and the National Super League. The tournament took place at the conclusion of the 2009 season. San Juan Jabloteh entered as the tournament's defending champion...
International
- CFU Club ChampionshipCFU Club ChampionshipThe CFU Club Championship or CFU Club Champions' Cup is the annual international football competition held amongst association football clubs from the Caribbean Islands for clubs that are members of the Caribbean Football Union...
: 1
- Winner (1): ::2003CFU Club Championship 2003The 2003 Caribbean Football Union Club Championship was an international club football competition held in the Caribbean to determine the region's qualifier to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. Seven teams from four football associations played in the 2003 edition, contested on a two-legged basis...
- Runner-up (1): 2006
- Third Place (1): 2009CFU Club Championship 2009The 2009 CFU Club Championship was the 2009 edition of the CFU Club Championship, the annual international club competition held amongst association football clubs whose football associations are affiliated with the Caribbean Football Union...
Year-by-year
| Season | League Season | FA Trophy | First Citizens Cup |
Digicel Pro Bowl |
TOYOTA Classic |
Lucozade Sport Goal Shield |
CFU Club Championship |
CONCACAF Champions League |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Result | Big Six | ||||||||||||
| 1997 | 4th | Started in 2004 | Unknown | Started in 2000 | Started in 2001 | Started in 2005 | Started in 2009 | Did not qualify | |||||
| 1998 | 4th | Champions | Quarter-Finals | Did not qualify | |||||||||
| 1999 | 4th | Unknown | Not Held | Did not qualify | |||||||||
| 2000 | 3rd | Semi-Finals | Champions | Did not qualify | |||||||||
| 2001 | 5th | Quarter-Finals | Did not qualify | Final | Did not qualify | Not Held | |||||||
| 2002 | Champions | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Quarter-Finals | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2003 | Champions | Round of 16 | Champions | Champions | Champions | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2004 | 3rd | Winners | Abandoned | Quarter-Finals | Final | Semi-Finals | Quarter-Finals | ||||||
| 2005 | 2nd | 6th | Champions | Final | Champions | Semi-Finals | Did not qualify | ||||||
| 2006 | 3rd | Winners | Quarter-Finals | Semi-Finals | Champions | Quarter-Finals | Final | Did not qualify | |||||
| 2007 2007 TT Pro League The 2007 TT Pro League was the sixth season of the Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 10 teams took part in the league, with Joe Public the defending champions... |
Champions | 4th | Semi-Finals | Third Place | Quarter-Finals | Final | Fourth Place | Did not qualify | |||||
| 2008 2008 TT Pro League The 2008 TT Pro League was the seventh season of the Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 10 teams took part in the league, with San Juan Jabloteh the defending champions... |
Champions | Winners | Quarter-Finals | Fourth Place | Quarter-Finals | Champions | Not Held | Did not qualify | |||||
| 2009 2009 TT Pro League The 2009 TT Pro League season was the eighth season of the TT Pro League since its establishment in 2002. A total of 11 teams contested the league, with San Juan Jabloteh the defending champions. The season began on 8 May, with Super Friday, and ended on 27 October... |
2nd | 2nd | Round of 16 | Semi-Finals | Quarter-Finals | Final | Semi-Finals | Third Place | Did not qualify | ||||
| 2010 | In progress | Ended in 2009 | 1998 CFU Club Championship CFU Club Championship 1998 The 1998 Caribbean Football Union Club Championship was an international club football competition held in the Caribbean to determine the region's qualifiers to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.The winners Joe Public F.C... :
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