Draft:Peter Gould (English Businessman)
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Peter Gould
[edit]Peter Gould is an English businessman and real estate developer involved in Jamaican football. He is the owner of Mount Pleasant Football Academy and Mount Pleasant F.A., a club competing in the Jamaican Premier League. Under his leadership, the club has made structural and competitive advancements.
Business Career
[edit]Before his involvement in football, Gould worked as a real estate developer with business ventures in multiple regions. He has claimed to have had a past business partnership with Russian businessman Roman Abramovich at Chelsea F.C., though details of this association are not widely documented.
Involvement in Jamaican Football
[edit]Gould became involved in Jamaican football after relocating to the country. In 2018, he and his wife, Amanda Gould, founded Mount Pleasant Football Academy, an institution aimed at integrating football training with education for young players in the Caribbean. That same year, he acquired Mount Pleasant F.A., which had recently earned promotion to the Jamaican Premier League.
Development of Mount Pleasant F.A.
[edit]Following Gould’s investment, Mount Pleasant F.A. underwent infrastructural improvements, including renovations at Drax Hall Sports Complex in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. The club also recruited several experienced players and coaching staff.
Competitive Performance
[edit]- Jamaican Premier League Entry (2018): The club made its debut in the Red Stripe Premier League, finishing fifth in the standings during its first season.
- 2023 Jamaican Premier League Title: Mount Pleasant F.A. won its first Jamaican Premier League title in 2023, defeating Cavalier F.C. 2-1 at Sabina Park.
- Player Development: The academy has produced players who have moved to international clubs, including Trivante Stewart, who became the first Jamaican to play in Serie A after signing with Salernitana.
Future Ambitions
[edit]Gould has expressed interest in expanding Mount Pleasant F.A.’s reach in CONCACAF competitions and competing against MLS clubs. His long-term goals for the club include further investment in infrastructure and player development.
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- ^ "Mount Pleasant Football Academy", Wikipedia, 2024-09-16, retrieved 2025-03-14
- ^ "Exciting New Partnership Launched with Mount Pleas..." FirstPoint USA. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "BBC World Service - Sportshour, We don't like football: We love it!". BBC. 2023-09-02. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ IslandSportsNetwork (2018-12-03). "Former Chelsea man "Peter Gould" undertakes Multi-Million dollar academy in Jamaica". r/soccer. Retrieved 2025-03-14.