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Williamson goes from demotion to Premier League champion

Published:Wednesday | May 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Tivoli Gardens' Navion Boyd (second right) celebrates scoring with teammates Raymond Williamson (second left), Kemar Flemmings (left) and Lennox Wright during their Digicel Premier League championship decider against Boys' Town at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex on Sunday. Tivoli won the game 1-0.
Raymond Williamson after Sunday's Digicel Premier League title-deciding win over Boys' Town, at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex. - Ian Allen/Photographer
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Ryon Jones, Gleaner Writer

In keeping with the adage 'the cream will always rise to the top', Raymond Williamson, who was relegated from the Premier League last year with August Town and Meadhaven the previous year, on Sunday captured the 2010/11 Digicel Premier League title with Tivoli Gardens.

"This side really knows how to lift cups and I know I am a quality player, so to have dropped two seasons with Meadhaven and August Town my career did not deserve that," Williamson shared.

"That is why I came to Garden because I want to make my career better," he added.

Tivoli Gardens were crowned league champions after defeating neighbours Boys' Town 1-0 at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex, to top the 12-team standings with 72 points, four more than their opponents.

Williamson, who plays defensive midfield, renewed his partnership with Keammar Daley and Nackwayne Parchment, both of whom he played with at Meadhaven, at the beginning of season following an invitation from assistant coach, Alvin Shaw, to training.

"I and coach Alvin Shaw had a linkage from Meadhaven days and he knows I have quality, so he just sent to call me and I just filled the gap," Williamson related.

"It wasn't easy, but from you are a quality baller and the team sees that and the coach sees that they are going to work with you," he reasoned.

"I love the crowd and I love everything about Garden and in my first year I get the cup, so I am well happy," he added.

sky is the limit

The 23-year-old's ambitions go beyond just lifting the league title.

"The sky is the limit because I am also looking towards overseas to hopefully get a contract, so next season I am at it again, trying to win the cup and get a contract," Williamson said.

The beloved son of Stony Hill planned on having a quiet celebration, before turning his attention to the all-island knockout competition's Flow Champions Cup final on May 8 against Portland's St Georges Sports Club, who, ironically, were demoted on Sunday.

"Right now I just want to go home and get some drinks and relax with my family," Williamson said at the end of the Boys' Town game. "It is one step at a time, so now that we have won the Premier League we are going for the Flow Cup."