Tivoli Gardens F.C.

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Tivoli Gardens FC is a Jamaican football club, currently in the Jamaican National Premier League. Before moving to England, Ricardo Fuller played for Tivoli Gardens.

Tivoli Gardens Football Club is a well managed outfit, headed by the former leader of opposition Rt Hon Edward Seaga, who served as Member of Parliament for forty years. The Club won the National Premier League championship in 2003/2004 and runner up in 2004/2005. The senior coach for the last 2 years is Glendon "Admiral" Bailey, who is well known in entertainment circles, however he will be replaced for the 2006-07 season by Calvert Fitzgerald, formerly of NPL rivals Waterhouse and Rivoli United.

The club is a pillar of the community and operates on lands previously home to the Jamaica Railway Corporation. The grounds are beautifuly laid and the sight of old railcars add to the attraction. A number of major companies post their billboards on the complex which provides valuable cash to meet operational and development needs.

Well known players on the international circuit include Ricardo Fuller and Jermaine Johnson, who returned home after a spell in England. He has, however, returned to England on a one-year loan to Bradford City.

A number of present players are an integral part of the national programme, Fabian Davis, Lenny Hyde, Christopher Nicholas, Roland Dean. Past national players include Steve Green, Marco McDonald, who shifted to Waterhouse this season.

From all indications the Club will miss the title this season, however it is their intention to regroup and challenge next season.

The club won the Red Stripe Cup 2006, by overturning the fortunes of Portmore United, who led up to the 70th minute of play.

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