Jack Castle has shed more light on a rift that eventually led to his recent firing as assistant national coach by beleaguered boss Keith Tucker who he insists "is not the right man for the job".

In a scathing email sent to the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) executive, Castle wrote: "Communication with Keith was very difficult, time keeping was always a problem when the coach is always late himself. Training sessions always seem to be a kick while preparation for the match (World Cup qualifier with Cayman Island) was just a meeting on the Sunday morning (February 3).

"The short time I was with Keith things were very challenging as a support team member for this disorganised coach. I have tried to work with Keith Tucker as his assistant coach from the very day he called me in early December (while I was abroad on a family vacation). I have put in a lot of my time to help our national team prepare for this World Cup.

"From the day I came to the first training session I gave Keith my card and contact numbers, but have yet to receive his. Keith to this day is almost impossible to contact in order to talk about anything. I will say that I do agree that we don't see the game the same. I have tried the last two matches to reason with some of the things he has done and his not consulting with Shawn Smith (assistant coach) or myself about the national team."

Castle also revealed coach Tucker never stressed team tactics prior to the Cayman clash the weekend the senior national team were housed at their World Cup-base (Fairmont Hamilton Princess). He also claimed no curfew or guidelines for the players to adhere to had been imposed.

The Royal Gazette can confirm that one player was arrested the night of Friday, February 1 on a traffic warrant after being granted permission by Tucker to "leave the hotel".

"There was no player control by the head coach for the whole weekend," Castle said.

In response to Castle's email, BFA president Larry Mussenden, wrote: "It is important for people to be able to work together towards a common goal. In this case it doesn't appear that it could happen.

"I appreciate your analysis of the issues. You have identified some issues for us to consider, which we are duty bound to do."

Tucker, meanwhile, has declined to speak to The Royal Gazette on this particular issue.

However, in an interview with The Bermuda Sun, the former Howard University coach vowed to stick to his controversial style of play and defended his decision to sack deputy Castle.

"I can't have a guy coaching a system he doesn't agree with," Tucker explained. "He (Castle) likes wingers going down the line and pumping in crosses. He wants to take us back to the days where defenders play defence and forwards play forward."

• Despite being active over the past two months, Bermuda have made no headway in Fifa's newly updated world rankings.

After recording a sole win, one draw and three losses over the past several weeks, Bermuda are still ranked 147th in the world.

On the move were Bermuda's Caribbean Football Union (CFU) rivals Puerto Rico and Cayman Island.

The Puerto Ricans, who recorded successive wins over Bermuda at the National Sports Centre (NSC) last month, moved up 28 places to now occupy 168th position, while the Caymans climbed eight places to 183.