Not since Roman prefect Pontius Pilate made a grand show of washing his hands—during a dodgy and memorable case immortalised in the New Testament—has a legislative body shown so much enthusiasm for ridding itself of a matter and so little stomach for taking responsibility for its decision. Rather than make …
Read More »Tim Kee denies sack threat for coaches; no job contracts offered
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee has not set a date by which he will offer job contracts for over two dozen technical staff members. Tim Kee met with coaches and administrative staff for all the national teams on May 14 to respond to their concerns …
Read More »Russell, Spence on shortlist for W/Warriors coaching post
Two-time Pro League champion coach Ross Russell and reigning WOLF (Women’s League Football) title holder Jason Spence have been identified by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) as possible replacements for “Women Soca Warriors” head coach Randy Waldrum. TTFA technical committee chairman Richard Quan Chan confirmed both names today …
Read More »Caledonia KO Connection; Central survives bruising Police battle
Pro League bigwigs DIRECTV W Connection and Central FC both left the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva aggrieved at getting the boot last night as the Pro Bowl competition took an unexpected twist in the semifinal round. In only one case did that mean elimination, though. Defending champions W Connection lost …
Read More »Sancho, Tim Kee near truce; Gov’t expected to resume TTFA funding
The Ministry of Sport and the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) seem set to end a two month long financial impasse after a high powered meeting between the two bodies this morning. Sport Minister Brent Sancho ordered the ministry to halt all funding to the local football body in …
Read More »Central chaos: Sancho, Harrison in bonus battle as Sharks threaten strike
New Pro League champions, Central FC, appear to be on the brink of meltdown, just two weeks after winning their maiden domestic title, with a feud over bonuses that, ironically, has pitted Sport Minister Brent Sancho and his advisor Kevin Harrison against over two dozen players and staff members. Central’s …
Read More »Silver surfers: T&T 4x100m sprinters set for Olympic medal upgrade
Trinidad and Tobago’s 4×100 metre sprint quartet finally look set for Olympic silver medals, three years after the London 2012 Olympic Games, after an Associated Press (AP) report confirmed that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stripped the United States relay team of its medals today The IOC’s decision is due to …
Read More »W/Warriors coach Waldrum discovered TTFA rejection through press
Former Trinidad and Tobago National Women’s Senior Team head coach Randy Waldrum, who took the “Women Soca Warriors” to within one goal of a FIFA 2015 Women’s World Cup place, allegedly found out about his rejection for the post through the media. Last week, Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) …
Read More »TTFA delays WPL endorsement; requests ‘transparency’ from Sport Ministry
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee said the local football body will delay its formal endorsement of the Ministry of Sport’s proposed Women’s Professional League (WPL) until it receives a formal proposal on the competition. Sport Minister Brent Sancho made the WPL his most ambitious project …
Read More »TTFA vows to pay Hart and Walkes but not remaining coaches
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee said the local football body has decided to pay the salaries of head coach Stephen Hart and technical director Kendall Walkes while the TTFA’s impasse continues with the Ministry of Sport. The TTFA accepted a March deadline to present audited …
Read More »Connection KOs Stars; Central, Cale and Police make Pro Bowl progress
Defending Digicel Pro Bowl champions DIRECTV W Connection enjoyed a revenge of sorts over North East Stars last night as the “Savonetta Boys” romped to a 4-0 quarterfinal round win at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Stars edged Connection on penalties in the 2015 TTFA FA Trophy final on …
Read More »Sport Ministry halts payment to Warrior coaches; Tim Kee explains delay
Despite a prior promise from the Government to pay the salaries of Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coaches, Sport Minister Brent Sancho confirmed to Wired868 that his ministry will not give a cent to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) or any other sporting body without proof of …
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