Other changes around the region

Alexandre Guimaraes' dismissal wasn't the only coaching change around the region.  Several managers saw their contracts end as their national team's qualifying campaigns came to an end.  Barbados' FA released Eyre Sealy and Keith Griffith from their head coach and technical advisor positions, respectively.  (Actually, their contracts came to an end and the federation decided not to renew them.)  There was also an issue related to belated payments to the players that served as a sideshow to the campaign.

It looks like there might be changes to the head of Trinidad & Tobago's technical staff very soon, judging from the deterioration of the relationship between Francisco Maturana and the domestic hierarchy.  One has to wonder why Maturana would want to deal with this kind of infighting for much longer.  And the elephant in the room remains Jack Warner.

In contrast, Guyana looks like they will retain the services of national team manager Jamaal Shabazz.  Their focus will be on a long-term development of the national team and more systematic planning and preparation for the international tournaments, starting with the Digicel Caribbean Cup.  It's something that a lot of Caribbean countries talk about but few actually deliver, so good luck to Guyana.

UPDATE:  I missed this one - Hernán Medford has been sacked as the Costa Rica coach this afternoon.   To hear Medford tell it, he's relieved to be out of the door.  And given the rebuilding effort ahead of the Costa Rican national team, who can blame him?