HARBOUR VIEW Football Club has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in recent times, none more so than the bombshell announcement of coach Jason 'Buju' Henry's departure from the club. However, just a few days into their new reality, the team has shown great resilience and determination by chalking up a well-deserved draw against fellow Wray & Nephew Premier League contenders.
The sacking of coach Henry came as a surprise to many in the Harbour View camp and beyond, given his reputation as a respected mentor and one who had steered his team to a number of positives in the not-too-distant past. Understandably, the players needed to somehow find a way to bounce back quickly from such an unexpected and potentially destabilizing setback.
As expected, the excitement and anticipation were palpable as Harbour View and their Wray & Nephew Premier League counterparts took to the field for the highly-anticipated clash. Though the hosts welcomed the visit with an air of caution, their determined mindset came to the fore from the get-go.
Throughout the match, Harbour View's forwards unleashed a persistent barrage on their opponents' goal, their moves and shots epitomizing their unwavering commitment to ensuring victory and putting the setbacks of their camp in the past.
Even though Harbour View did their all to make a dent in the scoreboard and therefore tilt the match's victory to their own favor, a plethora of dogged defensive efforts by their visiting counterparts managed to stifle them off.
Although not yielding to despondency but with a sheer optimism that it augured better times on their horizon, both teams walked away with a point apiece.