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T&T’s Paul Decle appointed Technical Director of football in VI

The new Technical Director of football in the Virgin Islands, Paul Decle, speaks at the launch of the 14th BDO Schools Football League on October 30, 2024, at A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. Photo: VINO
Mr Paul Decle replaces Dan Neville (in photo) as the new Technical Director of football in the Virgin Islands. Mr Neville opted not to renew his contract, which expired on September 1, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Mr Paul Decle replaces Dan Neville (in photo) as the new Technical Director of football in the Virgin Islands. Mr Neville opted not to renew his contract, which expired on September 1, 2024. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trinidadian Paul Decle has been appointed Technical Director of football in the Virgin Islands.

His appointment was first announced by the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) at the launch of the 14th BDO Schools Football League on October 30, 2024, at A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.

Mr Decle, who previously worked with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association where he had many roles, replaces Dan Neville who opted not to renew his contract, which expired on September 1, 2024.

Paul Decle

During his time in Trinidad and Tobago, Decle was Head Coach of the National Futsal Team, a Coach Educator and Coordinator for the Grassroots Programme in West Trinidad.

Before then he founded Pro Series Events – in Trinidad and Tobago. This was the premier organiser for pro football experiences in the country, looking to develop the sport.

Decle also holds a number of licences and certifications, including his UEFA A Diploma from the Irish Football Association, TTFA B Licence from the Trinidad & Tobago Football Association and his FIFA Futsal Coaches Certificate.

Decle ‘delighted’ to accept TD role

The new Technical Director in the Virgin Islands told ‘Football Careers’, “I am delighted to accept the role as TD for the BVI FA. It’s a role that comes with a lot of responsibility having to oversee the football landscape in a country and I look forward to working across the territory to help the country fulfill its potential in all areas.”

The men’s side is currently ranked 207th in the world, and women’s side ranked at 186th.

The men’s side advanced beyond the first round of FIFA World Cup qualifying for the first time in their history at the beginning of the qualification process for the 2026 edition in the United States, Mexico and Canada. They were drawn in a group with Guatemala, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Dominica as a result of this.

11 Responses to “T&T’s Paul Decle appointed Technical Director of football in VI”

  • asking for a friend (01/11/2024, 15:00) Like (0) Dislike (10) Reply
    No locals can do this job?
    • @ asking for a friend (01/11/2024, 16:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      How many locals have Decle's qualifications? i.e. UEFA A Diploma from the Irish Football Association, TTFA B Licence from the Trinidad & Tobago Football Association and FIFA Futsal Coaches Certificate,,,,
    • Asking the friend for a friend (01/11/2024, 17:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Name who is qualified and if they are did they apply?
    • The Sage (01/11/2024, 20:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Probably you can do it since you seem so concerned about his hiring.
    • @ asling for a friend (02/11/2024, 01:14) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      You really asking that question? You see the TD qualifications? Who BV Islander can do the job? The bvi just getting into soccer. We still have a very long way to go so hopefully someone will be able to step into that role in the future but for now we need the expertise of an outsider.
  • Asking for Myron (01/11/2024, 16:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was he recommended by the Trinidadian consultant?
  • smh (01/11/2024, 20:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    So why y’all had to highlight his nationality? This black on black racism needs to stop. We’re all Caribbean nationals
    • guy hill (03/11/2024, 07:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @smh.. it appears that the racism and other skisms is in the psyche of many around here and the wider world.
  • T&T (01/11/2024, 21:25) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Consultant
    Football

    Backseat in ur own country
  • @asking for a friend (02/11/2024, 09:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    If they could have, won't they have done it? Maybe no one wanted to step up. Look at the skills and qualifications of this man. Hopefully he does a good job and the players respond well.
  • Outsider (04/11/2024, 06:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome to Tortola Mr. Decle. By the sounds of your qualifications, we are lucky to have you. Best of luck with everything.


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