West Bay has a certain reputation for producing football talent. Now, players in the district will be looking to prove their ability with the support of West Bay’s sporting legends.
The West Bay football fraternity and the West Bay Community Wellness Association have come together to present the inaugural Ivan Farrington Football Cup to determine West Bay’s best.
With the Cayman Islands Football Association leagues now concluded, it’s no longer about teams – it’s about the West Bay communities.
Competing for the coveted title and supremacy in West Bay are Birch Tree Hill, Mount
Pleasant, West Bay Central, Bosun Bay and North West Point.
Historically, each of the five communities has produced some unbelievable players – legends in their day – who were a joy to watch during CIFA games in the 1970s and 1980s at the former home to West Bay football, the Town Hall Field.
The players boasted colourful names like Sea Cat, Johnny Man, Digga, Guy, Fiya, Lesley Smith, Zeli, Russian, Pullala, Dada, Skill, Huta, Apo, Peebo, Fisher, Sammy Powery and Fat Paddy – not counting the modern legends who have played their part in bringing football glory to the ‘Republic’ over the years.
For this year’s inaugural Ivan Farrington Football Cup, each team has fused experience with youth in what promises to be an exciting collection of games.
Women’s football has always been an essential part of sports in West Bay and for this league, they will participate alongside their male counterparts.
Never to be excluded, the legends have also been invited to be a part of this district tournament.
Those who are still able to lace up their boots and offer a few minutes of brilliance have been drafted into the squads. Others will support from the sidelines, adding to the atmosphere and encouraging a high standard of play.
A key member of the organising committee, James ‘Jamo’ Myles, said, “On behalf of the West Bay Community Wellness Steering Committee, I wish to extend an invitation to all and sundry to the league matches on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.
“Together, we can engage and promote wellness through movement. Join us this Sunday at 5:00pm and 7:00pm for the opening games as well as fun, fellowship and football as we move towards more healthy communities.”
The league kicks-off this Sunday, 10 Aug., and games will be played at the Ed Bush Field on Wednesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 5pm and 7pm.
Football fans from West Bay and across the island are encouraged to come and support this community effort and watch the best from West Bay on display.
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