Nickname(s) T.G. Manager Brian Rose 2013–14 5th Location Kingston, Jamaica Founded 1970 Chairman Edward Seaga | Ground Capacity 5,000 Coach Omar Edwards League National Premier League Ground Tivoli Gardens, Kingston President Edward Seaga | |
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Full name Tivoli Gardens Football Club | ||
Tivoli Gardens Football Club is a Jamaican football club, based in Kingston.
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They currently play in the Jamaican National Premier League and their home stadium is the Railway Oval.
History
Founded in 1970, Tivoli Gardens Football Club is headed by former Prime Minister the Rt Hon Edward Seaga, who served as Member of Parliament for forty years. Five-times national champions, they won their first Premier League title in 1983.
The club operates on lands previously home to the Jamaica Railway Corporation. The grounds are laid and the sight of old railcars. A number of major companies post their billboards on the complex which provides valuable cash to meet operational and development needs.
Recent seasons
The club won the National Premier League championship in 2003–04 and was runner up in 2004–05. They also won the Red Stripe Cup 2006, by overturning the fortunes of Portmore United, who led up to the 70th minute of play. They also won the 2008–09 Digicel Premier League on the final match day.
The senior coaches for the last years have been Glendon "Admiral" Bailey, who is well known in entertainment circles, and Calvert Fitzgerald, formerly of NPL rivals Waterhouse and Rivoli United who had been replaced by Desmond Francis for the 2007–08 season.
Achievements
Current squad
2013–14 Season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.