celebrates it's 30^th  Anniversary (March 4th,1974) all season long 2003- 2004.

Since the days when the eager citizens of Harbour View grouped together at the Harbour View Primary School halls to meet and greet each other all around The love of football mostly then at the Minor League Under 16 years level before taking the conscious decision to enter the Major League in September 1974 after electing officers in the newly formed Harbour View Football Club previously named after the community  only – Harbour View. 

HARBOUR VIEW FAILS AGAIN AFTER TAKING THE LEAD !!

Tivoli Gardens overpowers opponents in second half blitz.

Fabian Taylor’s early (7th minute) strike was cancelled out by two second half stunners from Christopher Nicholas after he entered the frey to convert immediately from the penalty spot in minute 55 then a controlled finish eight minutes later from the top of the box to seal a victory that was marred by poor officiating as the Tivoli team was clearly instructed to be as brutal as possible in order to secure a victory.

The Ian ‘Pepe’ Goodison straight right punch to the jaw of Fabian Taylor had him stretchered off after fifteen minutes without any word, let alone action from the incompetent officials, this was followed up by continuous fouls on Jermaine Hue who was spared only by the inability of the offender Marvin Morgan as he eventually hurt himself in his last desperate attempt in tumbling over Hue when pushing him off the field infront of his own bench and for his final effort he belatedly received a yellow card in minute 73. 18 year old Luton Shelton was targeted by hitmen all afternoon and was finally injured in minute 78 when he tried to score from a melee being kicked after the whistle was blown, again no action against the offender but a yellow card shown to Shelton for stepping, he now misses the Jamaica’s Olympic Squad two match tour of Fort Lauderdale with a swollen knee. The medical staff hands were filled to capacity with a hamstring injury to Sean Fraser and bruising to young Lovell Palmer.

In the end a competitive game (2-1) spoilt by referee Raymond Pyne.

VILLAGE UNITED UPSET LEADERS HARBOUR VIEW BY 3-2 AT HOME.

A goalscoring blitz of three goals within eight minutes left the overall league leaders Harbour View wondering what went wrong as the three substitutes for Village left their mark on the proceedings that had Harbour View clearly in front by 2-0 after eighty minutes in the game.

Was it the change of captain Jermaine Hue, the three replacing attackers for Harbour View not making as much of an impact as their opponents substitution (I hardly think so), or maybe the obvious defensive lapses that has plagued the team from time to time over the last few seasons, well whatever the coaching staff unearths later, will not soothe the horrow of defeat inflicted on all Harbour View well wishers worldwide Sunday afternoon as the New Year approaches the resolution that such a spectacle would never repeat itself ever.

The Village United team exhibited fitness and good teamplay in the initial stages of the game but the smooth passing game of Harbour View soon took over leading to Craig Stewart rounding a defender to slot inside for Jomo Gordon to hit goalwards at the near post but custodian Earle again was equal to the task. The corner that followed was side-footed in by Luton Shelton after 37 minutes. Then after being provider in the first Craig Stewart returned to score after his 20 yard spot kick went in when deflected of the head of a defender in the wall at the 76th minute.

Then the game changed – both teams made three attacking changes quickly, Harbour View continued to miss at least six simple goals while Village putting extra players forward in search of a goal that eventually came from Gregory Simpson who headed home from a right sided square. With eight more minutes remaining in the game Village continued to double-team the flank and the parry from goalkeeper Grey was met by another lurking midfielder Ian McAnuff who slammed home twice in minutes 88 and 90 from similar plays as Village United celebrated the victory Harbour View looked in a daze after surrendering valuable points, the game and the leadership of the Premier League as the New Year comes around.

HARBOUR VIEW OVERTURNS ARNETT GARDENS 3-2, TO STAY ON TOP AS THE CHRISTMAS SEASON ARRIVES !!

A Hatrick of goals by Fabian Taylor was a perfect Christmas present for the long-suffering fans.

When the third goal was scored in the 63rd minute Fabian Taylor must have felt a relieved man as he celebrated his first hatrick of the season, but the Harbour View fans joy would herald a rare victory over recent nemises Arnett Gardens just days ahead of the yuletide season and oh,oh,oh what a Merry Christmas it was.

Top of the table jointly with Waterhouse on 34 points, joint third place in the second round with 10 points and getting our second victory of the round while remaining the only undefeated team in this round, made it all the more reason to celebrate.

The game was a very evenly contested one throughout as both teams seeked the early goal it was the intensity of Robert Scarlett’s run down the left flank after being released by Jermaine Hue that set up a pinpoint square for the lounging header from Fabian Taylor to find its mark as it crept agonisingly inside of the far post after 18th minute.

The fleet-footed Jonathan Williams quickly shunted a pass to the nimble Kwame Richardson to repeat his goalscoring feat of the first game this was soon followed by the veteran Denton Shedden latching onto a Keith Kelly slider to register the second eight minutes before halftime for a 2-1 lead to Arnett at the break.

The second half was all about the class of Fabian Taylor.

With just six minutes on the clock he muffed what seemed a simple chance to level the score when Scarlett’s bullet like square hit him after flashing by his marking defender to be parried for a left-sided corner kick by goalkeeper Selvyn Collins. The resulting kick defelcted from a bunch of defenders to the unmarked marksman at the far post as he obliged by ramming home a thunderous drive from 12 yards into the back of the net.

Five minutes later he popped up again, this time out jumping the sweeper to nod home another Scarlett square out of the reach of Collins to his far post to win the memorable game by 3-2.

Then seemingly distracted by the constant indecision of the referee he firstly in his role of captain questioned the assistants’ call for a foul committed two yards from him then a minute later was again cautioned for what seemed a harmless tackle at the centre of the field. As he departed so too the game subsided in interest as Harbour View closed down its attacks and prevented any serious attacks by the now deflated Arnett Gardens team.

INTREGING DRAW AT THE COMPOUND AS 2002 CHAMPIONS SQUARE OFF 0-0.

The availability of many national players on both sides for reigning Premier League Champions Portmore United and Federation Knockout Champions Harbour View never produced goals but did give the fair sized crowd a lot of quality football to watch as the Christmas season approaches. Visiting Harbour View residents from the USA graced our presence with the likes of Damani Ralph the “MLS Rookie of the Year” Wolde Harris of the Kansas City Wizards who finished fourth in the League and the energetic twin sister of coach Donovan Hayles, Lisa, her husband Bill and son Craig, Western Sports owner Carl Chang also made a rare appearance – all the best for the season.

Stand-in Harbour View Captain always threatened to score from early on as he circled the Portmore penalty area like a predator seeking his prey. His rasping 18 yard drive was excellently handled by the ever competent Shawn Sawyers in goal who tipped it over the crossbar for a corner, the resulting Jermaine Hue was met by the diving header from Lovell Palmer but deflected off a defender for the first of two more corner kicks that was scrambled out of the danger area. Fabian shot wide of the mark when his one-timer from a Conrad Hunte square was miscued from the left side of the box 15 yards out.

The lead role of former Premier League record goalscorer Oniel McDonald made little impact as he and his teammates fired speculate shots only from the midfield area seemingly with measured confidence that never troubled A half chance by the towering centre forward Dwayne Peters drifted wide as sweeper William Richards tried to play him offside on top of the box.

The first half ended much like the pattern of the game throughout with good midfield play by both teams both countered by defensive alertness marshalled the custodians Leeroy Grey and Shawn Sawyers. However the habit of stopping the ground advances of the Harbour View playmakers by way of fouls brought out the yellow card distribution of FIFA Referee Hughill Thompson once too often as he issued a Red Card to Jermaine Benjamin in minute 78 for a foul on young Conrad Hunte just about the halfline. The fouls produced many freekicks from Jermaine Hue just outside the area but defensive wall was more successful at blocking than was the kicks threatening save for one beauty the shaved the outside of the far upright. His best effort from 17 yards out was hit straight at the head of Sawyers who was quite pleased to parry over the bar for one of five corners throughout the game.

The full slate of chances failed to alter the scoreline as the intense football tactics ruled over individual brilliance both teams left without losing a though not wanting to admit it would feel satisfied as they look forward to the next round of games.

The Under 21 game ended with Portmore United winning by 2-1 as a double by Shawn Tavares bettered the solo effort of league leading goalscorer Kemar Petrekin.