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Anthony Patrick is back at Molynes United with a clear mandate: transform a struggling squad into a competitive force in Jamaica’s top flight. The experienced coach, who previously spent three months at the club during the COVID-19 pandemic while juggling commitments at Racing United, officially took the reins following Jermaine Thomas’s exit and held his first training session on Thursday morning.
Molynes United currently find themselves in precarious territory, sitting 12th in the Jamaica Premier League standings with just six points from eight matches. However, Patrick sees untapped potential within the squad. He pointed to recent performances against Cavaliers—a win in the first encounter followed by a narrow 2-1 defeat in the return—as evidence that the players possess both the quality and desire to compete at this level.
With his previous role at Racing United now behind him, Patrick said his complete focus is on the Molynes project. "Now, I’m not at Racing anymore. So, it’s all about Molynes now. That’s where my focus lies right now and my energy," he told the Jamaica Observer. The coach acknowledged that inconsistency has been the primary obstacle, noting that players "sometimes are up, sometimes down" and that his job is to help them find stability.
Patrick has set ambitious targets for the five remaining matches in the current round, aiming to accumulate as many points as possible to strengthen the club’s position heading into the next phase. While he would be delighted with 15 points, he acknowledged that 10 or more would also represent meaningful progress. For now, his attention remains fixed on the immediate challenge ahead, recognizing that a strong finish could provide the springboard for a much-needed revival.
Molynes United have struggled this season, winning just two of their opening eight Jamaica Premier League matches. The club’s previous coach, Jermaine Thomas, departed before Patrick’s appointment. Racing United, where Patrick previously served, successfully achieved promotion to the Premier League under his earlier guidance.
This story is directly relevant to Jamaican football enthusiasts and Caribbean sports audiences following the Jamaica Premier League, one of the region’s premier domestic competitions.
Sources and attribution
- Jamaica Observer
- ‘We are hunting for points’ – Green brace lifts Mount Pleasant past Molynes
- Molynes United Standings, Matches and Scores – Futbol24
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