Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team coach Brian Williams described yesterday’s goalless draw against Cuba as “a good start” for the two island republic and insisted that his squad is still growing. The young Soca Warriors and Cuba are in a four-team Caribbean Cup group in Curaçao, which also includes …
Read More »The trials of Jan, Matthew and Aaron: How racism affected future of three T&T players
The following story—written by Wired868 managing director Lasana Liburd—was first published by the Trinidad Express on 2 December 2008 and chronicles the ambitions and racial barriers faced by Trinidad and Tobago players, Jan-Michael Williams, Matthew Bartholomew and Aaron Downing, as they tried to break into the European professional leagues: “Williams, …
Read More »T&T U-20s kick off against Cuba; but fresh controversy as team takes extra players
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team continue their South Korea 2017 Under-20 World Cup campaign on Saturday 22 October when they face Cuba from 8:15pm in Caribbean Football Union (CFU) battle at the Ergilio Hato stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao. But, once more, local football fans will hope that the …
Read More »Pride of Penal: “Sexyman” shines as Shiva Boys whip Saints to move within whisker of SSFL title
“Allyuh this is not Siparia eh!” a spectator warned the Wired868 cameraman at Lachoos Road, Penal. “This is Penal: the heart of football!” The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) fixture list at the start of the season suggested that Shiva Boys Hindu College would play their home games at Irwin …
Read More »Police FC catch Point Fortin in thrilling chase; seasoned Stars spank spritely Rangers
Well that was fun. Not for Police FC coach Richard Hood though. By the final 10 minutes of last night’s Pro League double header at the Ato Boldon Stadium, it was hard to distinguish Hood from any other animated spectator at the Couva venue as the see-saw competition between Police …
Read More »I’m sorry! Molino pledges loyalty to Soca Warriors; TTFA president commends apology
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team star Kevin Molino has apologised for his “recent decisions” and, indirectly, threw himself at the mercy of head coach Stephen Hart in a dramatic about-turn following his latest indiscretion on international duty, two weeks ago. Last Wednesday, Molino vowed to take a year off …
Read More »Jabloteh clobber Morv’t Caledonia: Plaza steals show as P/League makes impressive Morvant debut
The Morvant Recreation Ground opened its doors to the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League yesterday evening with pomp, noise and fervour. But, as it turned out, it wasn’t the visitors who could have done with extra security in the so-called “hot spot”. Yesterday, the baddest gun slinger in Morvant was …
Read More »Apologise properly! Kenwyne offers advice to Molino and reiterates Hart support
Soca Warriors captain Kenwyne Jones warned today that no player is bigger the game and urged 26-year-old international midfield ace Kevin Molino to “apologise properly” to coach Stephen Hart, the team and Trinidad and Tobago, so all parties can move forward together as they continue their Russia 2018 World Cup …
Read More »NLCB pumps $8 million into TTFA U-13/14 programme, DJW goes back to the future
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFA) will revamp its under-13 and under-14 programme in 2017, after announcing a TT$8 million sponsorship deal with the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) for the National Elite Youth Development Program. The NLCB money will be paid over a four-year period while the TTFA …
Read More »Orlando City bury Molino incident: No comment, no action; T&T ace takes curious approach
Orlando City will not take action against midfielder Kevin Molino for his alleged indiscretions on international duty with Trinidad and Tobago. And neither “Lions” coach Jason Kreis or Molino will comment on what happened either. According to Orlando Sentinel journalist Alicia DelGallo, a City spokesman confirmed that Molino will train …
Read More »TTFA announces Hex ticket price hike of 17 and 33 percent, early bird specials available
Soca Warriors fans can start purchasing tickets from Monday 17 October for Trinidad and Tobago’s opening Hex outing against Costa Rica on 11 November. But buy early. Tickets will cost TT$300 (covered stands) and TT$160 (uncovered stands) until 4 November. This is virtually identical to the CONCACAF semifinal round with …
Read More »Shocking behaviour: Orlando coach to discuss T&T incident with Molino, TTFA still silent
Orlando City coach Jason Kreis has vowed to speak to Soca Warriors star Kevin Molino and Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart about the player’s disciplinary breach, which led to him being dropped for Tuesday’s Caribbean Cup qualifier against Martinique. Trinidad and Tobago lost 2-0 in extra …
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