In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, Montego Bay United Football Club has announced free general admission for all spectators at their upcoming Jamaica Premier League match against Waterhouse FC this Sunday at Jarrett Park. Club Chairman Yoni Epstein revealed the decision as a special ‘thank you’ to loyal supporters who have stood by the team through recent challenges.
The match marks a significant homecoming for the club, representing their first game in Montego Bay since Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28th. The severe storm caused substantial damage to their regular home venue, the Montego Bay Sports Complex, forcing the team to temporarily relocate their home games to the historic Jarrett Park facility.
Epstein expressed gratitude to fans for their ‘continued support throughout everything with Hurricane Melissa,’ acknowledging that ‘we have all been affected in many different ways.’ The club’s decision to ‘fly the gates’ – making entry complimentary – serves as both a reward for dedicated supporters and an invitation to the community to rally behind their local team.
Jarrett Park carries deep historical significance as Montego Bay’s premier sports venue since the 1950s, when the Kerr-Jarrett family gifted the property to the city. The stadium has hosted numerous St James parish teams in national club football competitions, including former championship sides Violet Kickers, Seba United, and Wadadah FC.
Since the league’s resumption, Montego Bay United has played three consecutive away matches in Kingston, including Monday’s 1-0 victory over Arnett Gardens at the refurbished Anthony Spaulding Complex. Epstein emphasized the club’s tireless efforts to ‘bring football back to western Jamaica and the iconic giant park’ after several weeks without local matches.
The chairman concluded with an impassioned appeal to supporters: ‘We just want to say, come out and support the team, support the club, support the city and thank you from the club and the players and the staff.’