Deon Burton
Deon Burton is a former Jamaican footballer and currently serves as the assistant coach for the Reggae Girlz, Jamaica's women's national football team. He is best known for his significant contributions during his playing career, including being part of the squad that qualified Jamaica for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Recently, Burton has stepped up to lead the team in the absence of head coach Hubert Busby Jr., preparing the squad for international friendlies and focusing on improving team performance following a challenging match against Mexico.
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Deon Burton is proposed to oversee strikers in the coaching panel.
Simoes proposes innovative approach to coaching problem | Sports
Jamaica· 2025-11-21
Deon Burton, the sharpshooter who became a hero during Jamaica’s first World Cup qualification, has offered a moment of reflection and belief as the Reggae Boyz approach their own decisive match.
Just like us in ’97 - Former Reggae Boy confident Jamaica can again pull off World Cup qualification in final game | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-17
Deon Burton is describing today’s game against Trinidad and Tobago as an important rehearsal as Jamaica steps up preparation ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers.
Opportunities abound | Sports | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-10-28
Deon Burton accepted a dream offer to be assistant coach to the senior women’s football squad for Jamaica.
Coach Burton answers the call to serve | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-27
Former Jamaica International Deon Burton is backing Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz to advance to the FIFA World Cup.
‘It’s in our hands’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-26Deon Burton was disappointed with the way the Reggae Girlz lost in an international friendly against the United States.
‘Things to work on’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-05
Deon Burton contributed a valuable 30 not out from 29 balls.
Hamilton Stars as Anguilla Defeat Antigua & Barbuda by 11 Runs
Unknown· 2025-06-04
Deon Burton stepped in as the coach for the Reggae Girlz in the absence of their head coach.
US too good for shorthanded Reggae Girlz | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-04
Deon Burton will take charge as interim head coach in the absence of Hubert Busby.
Reggae Girlz to face US test without Busby | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-03
Deon Burton, the assistant coach of the Reggae Girlz, commented on the team's performance despite their losses to Mexico.
‘It finished on a positive’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-04-10
Deon Burton promises that the team will be ready for Mexico when the teams meet in the second of two international friendlies.
‘We’ve done a lot of reflection’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-04-08