Christie confident of Dunbeholden’s future!

Former manager Paul Christie was the driving force behind Dunbeholden, even before they qualified for the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) in 2018.

The former Waterhouse manager not only led the administrative organisation but he was also involved in the recruitment of players and the enthusiasm within Dunbeholden.

Christie recently joined Mount Pleasant Academy as sporting director and his departure from Dunbeholden is seen as a loss by many, who are also predicting the demise of last season's beaten finalists.

The highly respected administrator is, however, confident that Dunbeholden is in good hands and will remain competitive.

"We had an emotional meeting with the people and the president and though they would like to see me stay, they understand why I am going, but one of the objectives (at Dunbeholden) was not to have one person driving the club. Systems were put in place to ensure the sustainability of the project," Christie said.

"We don't want when that person steps aside for whatever reason, the project goes south. They now have a good system there and good management and that was effectively done before I left. So they will be OK and they will continue to be a force to reckon with.

"So I would not worry about Dunbeholden. There is a blueprint there. The system is in place and the people are capable to continue on the path that was set because the project was inclusive and the people in management understand how to get tasks done, so they will continue to be a force in the league," Christie continued.

Christie is contented with the effort and achievement of last season, although he would have loved to carry Dunbeholden to greater heights during his stay.

"We put all our heart and soul in it last season. At the start of the season the objective was the Caribbean Club Championship but being in the final there's only one thing on your mind and that is to win it all.

"We came very close but it was not to be. At my new project I will have a Dunbeholden to worry about as they played some of the best football last season and I do not expect it to stop because one person left," Christie said.

Nevertheless, he pointed out that he has achieved his targets with Dunbeholden and believes it is time to test himself with a new challenge.

"When I moved to Dunbeholden, I had three objectives. Sustainability and having an impact on the league, make Dunbeholden Football Club a household name and take them to the Caribbean Club Championship.

"We would have accomplished all three objectives. So the target is finished, so as much as we are attached and aligned in many ways to the team and the community, it is time for a new project and hence I am moving on," he said.