Although Rudolph Speid appeared to be the front-runner to become the permanent head coach of the Reggae Boyz, the interim boss says he supports the Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF) decision to extend its search for a full-time appointment.

“I think it’s the right thing that they’re doing to search for a coach,” Speid said.

Last Thursday, the JFF officially invited applications for the national senior men’s team head coach after the role had been vacant for the past seven months. Among the key requirements, the local governing body says it will prioritise candidates with a Concacaf A licence or its equivalent, elite-level experience at club or international level and “ability to manage high-pressure environments”.