Walter Boyd
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Walter Boyd is a football striker
from Jamaica
who plays for Arnett Gardens F.C.
Nicknamed 'Blacka Pearl' or 'The Pearl', Boyd is an extremely gifted yet controversial player whose off field antics always appeared to get him in trouble. Yet, his behaviour on and off the field, combined with his great football skills earned him a cult-hero status with Jamaican football fans.
and Constant Spring F.C.
as well as for United States outfit Colorado Foxes
and Welsh team Swansea City. While at Swansea he scored twice on his debut but also achieved the unusual distinction of coming on as a substitute and being sent off before play had even resumed. He signed again for Arnett Gardens after Naggo Head relegated to the Jamaican second division after the 2006/2007 seasons.
in 1991 and was capped over 60 times. He played three matches as a substitute at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
. His last international match was a July 2001 friendly match against Saint Kitts and Nevis
.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
from Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
who plays for Arnett Gardens F.C.
Arnett Gardens F.C.
The Arnett Gardens Football Club is a Jamaican football club, which currently plays in the Jamaican National Premier League.The team is based in the Arnett Gardens community of South Saint Andrew, Jamaica, and plays in the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex....
Nicknamed 'Blacka Pearl' or 'The Pearl', Boyd is an extremely gifted yet controversial player whose off field antics always appeared to get him in trouble. Yet, his behaviour on and off the field, combined with his great football skills earned him a cult-hero status with Jamaican football fans.
Club career
On club level he played for Jamaican sides Naggo Head F.C.Naggo Head F.C.
The Naggo Head Football Club is a Jamaican football club, which currently plays in the South Central Confederation Super League.The team is based in Portmore, Jamaica, with their home ground at the Ferdi Neita Sports Complex, which can hold a capacity of up to 2000.-History:The team was promoted to...
and Constant Spring F.C.
Constant Spring F.C.
Constant Spring Football Club is a Jamaican football club, which currently plays in the second level KSAFA Super League. The team is based in Constant Spring, St Andrew, which may be regarded as suburb of the capital Kingston. They play their home games at Constant Spring Field.The team last...
as well as for United States outfit Colorado Foxes
Colorado Foxes
The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL between 1990 and 1997. The Foxes won two APSL titles, in 1992 and 1993. When Major League Soccer started and the Colorado Rapids became the region's premier team, the Foxes tried to stay...
and Welsh team Swansea City. While at Swansea he scored twice on his debut but also achieved the unusual distinction of coming on as a substitute and being sent off before play had even resumed. He signed again for Arnett Gardens after Naggo Head relegated to the Jamaican second division after the 2006/2007 seasons.
International career
Boyd made his debut for the Reggae BoyzJamaica national football team
The Jamaica national football team is the national team of Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. After decades in CONCACAF obscurity, they gained many fans throughout the world after they qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
in 1991 and was capped over 60 times. He played three matches as a substitute at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
. His last international match was a July 2001 friendly match against Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team
The Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team is the national team of Saint Kitts and Nevis and is controlled by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association...
.