Veteran coach Vin Blaine has been appointed interim head coach of Jamaica’s Women’s senior team.

Blaine replaces Hubert Busby Jr, who was suspended from the position after allegations of sexual misconduct emerged regarding his involvement with a Vancouver Whitecaps player back in 2011. The matter is under investigation by Major League Soccer.

“Mr Blaine is vastly experienced, having served as head coach of said aggregation (Reggae Girlz) for an extended period.  He is tasked with preparing and guiding the team throughout the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers which starts in February,” the JFF said in a statement on Thursday.

Blaine, a former Technical Director of the Harbour View Football Club, comes to the post following a stint as the Director of Football and Coach Education with the US Virgin Islands Soccer Association. He was also the Technical Director of the Grenada Football Association