Call Crown Trace FC: “The Alphabet Boys.” The Chaguanas-based outfit made a memorable debut in the East Zone Under-16 Division yesterday afternoon, as they ‘walked thru’ with a 3-0 win over FC Santa Rosa in Republic Bank National Youth League (NYL) action yesterday at the Constantine Park in Macoya. “There …
Read More »Kamla skeptical of intelligence memo; but mum on alleged Warner pact
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar broke her silence this morning to respond to questions arising from a leaked United States intelligence memo. The document alleged that the former prime minister was not only aware of corrupt activity by her former minister, Jack Warner, but also benefitted from it. For her response, Persad-Bissessar …
Read More »TTGF promises “fantastic event”; warns of possible repercussions for rebel clubs
The Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) vowed to put on a fantastic National Championship tomorrow despite receiving no funding from the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT). The TTGF is also facing a boycott from seven clubs and over 60 percent of the local gymnasts, including all of its …
Read More »SPORTT blanks TTGF; national gymnastics championship in doubt
The 2016 Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) National Championship is in doubt after the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) declined their request for funding. The TTGF requested TT$118,000 from SPORTT but was rejected for a variety of reasons, including late application, low number of participants and failure …
Read More »US intelligence memo suggests Kamla stage-managed Warner’s FIFA exit
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has refused to confirm or deny a leaked United States intelligence report which suggested that the then Prime Minister helped script Jack Warner’s resignation from FIFA and was far more aware of the football executive’s alleged criminal behaviour than previously admitted. According to the memo, Persad-Bissessar …
Read More »Jabari and Dillon lead young Warriors; T&T names U-20 Caribbean Cup squad
W Connection midfielder Jabari Mitchell and Central FC attacker Nicholas Dillon will be coach Brian Williams’ key assets this month, as Trinidad and Tobago start their campaign to retain the Under-20 Caribbean Cup crown. The young “Soca Warriors” play their opening Caribbean Football Union (CFU) qualifier against Guadeloupe from 7.30 pm …
Read More »Plaza breaks 14 match drought; but China win 4-2 to end woeful Warriors tour
Willis Plaza ended a barren run for Trinidad and Tobago that stretched for 14 games and 33 months—his last goal came against the United Arab Emirates on 5 September 2013—while Glenroy Samuel gave a glimpse of his potential with some fine second half saves, after replacing goalkeeper Adrian Foncette at …
Read More »TTOC: Every country holding its breath; expanded search will test 12 T&T medalists
Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) president Brian Lewis confirmed that no athlete from the two island republic was among the 54 athletes from the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics who tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. However, there will be a nervous wait as the International Olympic Committee …
Read More »T&T sprinters keep cool as Jamaica drug shocker raises prospect of Beijing 4×100 gold
Trinidad and Tobago track star Richard “Torpedo” Thompson insisted that his thoughts are only on the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, even as speculation about a failed drug test by a Jamaican athlete and its possible repercussions have captivated athletics. Two weeks ago, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) revealed that 31 …
Read More »Warriors lose Hodge for China trip; TTFA appeared to flout FIFA rule on travel
The “Soca Warriors” landed in Qin Huang Dao yesterday for the controversial third outing of their international tour in China without defender Triston Hodge and technical committee vice-chairman Dr Alvin Henderson, who were both ruled out through injury. Hodge suffered a head injury during Trinidad and Tobago’s 3-1 loss to …
Read More »TTFA issues bizarre response to Guardian; DJW confirms and denies allegations
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams took time out today to simultaneously confirm and deny a Trinidad Guardian report, which referred to the football body’s failure to send press officer Shaun Fuentes and team managers Peter Rampersad and David Muhammad to an ongoing two match tour in …
Read More »Thema sues for $11.3 million! TTGF officials served pre-action protocol letters
What dollar value would you place on the trauma of being robbed the chance to compete at the Olympic Games? For 20 year old gymnast Thema Williams, it is worth TT$10 million. And Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) president David Marquez, first vice president Akil Wattley, second vice president …
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