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Point Fortin Civic midfielder Justin Sadoo, W Connection teenager Isaiah Hudson, St Anthony’s College schoolboy Jaydon Prowell and the Central FC duo of Jameel Neptune and Rhondel Gibson were among the new recruits as the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team prepares for friendly international action against Panama on 17 April at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva.
The fixture is outside of the FIFA international match window and both nations will be without the bulk of their overseas-based players.
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“We continue to look at all players who we believe can make a contribution at senior level,” head coach Dennis Lawrence told TTFA Media. “And that’s why you see the likes of Justin Sadoo and Jameel Neptune in the training squad, which already includes Rhondel Gibson, Kevon Goddard, Judah Garcia, Isaiah Hudson and Quinn Rodney—to name a few.
“[…] It is more than likely one or more of these youngsters will feature in the match because we are seeing a lot of positives so far. The game is two weeks away so we still have some evaluation to do.”
The release was issued by TTFA Board member Wayne Cunningham, who was also listed as the team’s media officer.
On Saturday, TTFA members ordered that Cunningham and WOLF president Sharon O’ Brien must choose between their positions on the Board and employment under the general secretariat. The Constitution says decisions taken at the General Meeting go into effect immediately and general secretary Justin Latapy-George was charged with officially advising Cunningham and O’Brien accordingly.
Today’s team announcement suggests Cunningham has chosen the position of media employee over the role of Board member.
Lawrence promised fresh faces on the field, though. And one of those might be former Naparima College schoolboy Sadoo, who is proud to represent the village of Cedros.
“This has always been a goal of mine through school, Youth Pro League and playing with Point Fortin Civic,” Sadoo told the TTFA Media. “We have a lot of talent in Cedros but transport is a major issue.”
The Soca Warriors have not lost in four friendlies since the 2018 World Cup qualifying series although they have managed just one victory against Guadeloupe. The other results were all draws against Grenada, Guyana and Martinique.
(Team)
Goalkeepers: Adrian Foncette (Police FC), Andre Marchan (Defence Force), Marvin Phillip (Pt Fortin Civic);
Defenders: Alvin Jones, Maurice Forde, Triston Hodge (all W Connection), Curtis Gonzales (Defence Force), Taryk Sampson, Jameel Neptune (both Central FC);
Midfielders: Nathaniel Garcia, Justin Sadoo (both Pt Fortin Civic), Rhondel Gibson (Central FC), Judah Garcia (Shiva Boys Hindu College), Kevon Goddard (W Connection), Jared London (Club Sando);
Attacking midfielders: Reon Moore, Hashim Arcia (both Defence Force), Quinn Rodney, Isaiah Hudson (both W Connection), Kathon St Hillaire (St Ann’s Rangers);
Forwards: Marcus Joseph (W Connection), Jaydon Prowell (St Anthony’s College), Akeem Roach (Unattached).
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Technical staff: Dennis Lawrence (head coach), Stuart Charles-Fevrier (assistant coach), Stern John (assistant coach), Ross Russell (goalkeeper coach), Israel Dowlat (team doctor), Dave Isaac (medic), Saron Joseph (trainer), Joseph Rooplal (massage therapist), Michael Williams (equipment manager), Paul Lawrence (match analyst), Wayne Cunningham (media officer), Richard Piper (manager).
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Lasana Liburd is the managing director and chief editor at Wired868.com and a journalist with over 20 years experience at several Trinidad and Tobago and international publications including Play the Game, World Soccer, UK Guardian and the Trinidad Express.
Is this game being played on a Saturday?
How come Kerron Clarke not in the squad?
I like the fact that we are blooding some new men. I would however, get them into a fitness programme urgently to build our football into a high Intensity game
Lawrence leave scouting and helping to prepare the likes of Mirallas, Mertens, Vermaelen, Vertonghen, Origi, Mignolet, Meunier, Lukaku brothers, Hazard brothers, Fellaini, Kompany, Batshuayi, Alderweireld, Courtois, Dembele and De Bruyne for Russia 2018 to be part of this foolishness?
How do you mean Sean?
Dennis Lawrence really leave Belgium, sitting at the side of Roberto Martinez and Theirry Henry heading to a Russia to do this?
Lasana so is it correct to say Shaun Fuentes is no longer the media officer ?
He is still a Media officer. But so is Wayne Cunningham and apparently Wayne is the guy who is running Affairs with the senior team. I think Shaun is with the women’s team.
Like they trying hard to ease out another hard working person…
Can’t wait to see what these new faces are made of. Good luck fellas!
But what about players such as Akeem Humphrey and Akeem Redhead?
I’m surprised Humphrey didn’t get into team last year.
He has gotten a real raw deal in the last few years.
Still no TTSL players getting a shot? This is starting to look personal. SMH
Are u surprised?
Honestly, a little bit. Thought the head coach was somewhat independent minded and above the petty stuff that is consuming (some would say destroying) our sport..
Brian Jordan one would hope but he probably has his orders.
From the absolute jump this coach showed himself to be the quintessential lackey…and continues so to do! Steups!
Happy to see Jameel Neptune finally getting his opportunity. Hopefully he can make the most of it.
Good luck guys no room for Junior Barry Assoon
Rep hard Isaiah Hudson
What happened to Fuentes?
Fuentes is working with the women’s team at present.
Match analyst *gasps* I thought they don’t do reports and stuff
Well they don’t share any of their intelligence with the Board.
Hmmm…papurrr
Football on autopilot it seems.
Real staff and autopilot
Would love to have seen Jabari Mitchell he is the U20 cpt.