Trinidad and Tobago’s 2012 Caribbean Cup captain and goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams is poised to return to competitive football as early as Friday evening after agreeing terms today with struggling Pro League club, St Ann’s Rangers. The 28-year-old Williams, who has 46 national senior team caps and is the only goalkeeper …
Read More »Four 2006 Warriors selected for Belize, Peru friendlies
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team should not lack know-how for its two upcoming friendly internationals against Belize on March 22 and away to Peru on March 26 after picking a relatively experienced 18-man squad today. Four 2006 World Cup players got the nod from the technical staff, which …
Read More »Calling Glen: Ex-World Cup star recalled for Belize, Peru friendlies
Former 2006 World Cup standout Cornell Glen will receive another shot at the international stage as the North East Stars striker is set for a recall to the Trinidad and Tobago national football team to face Belize and Peru on March 22 and 26 respectively. The final squad is expected …
Read More »Glen strikes again as Defence Force falters
North East Stars striker Cornell Glen struck his eighth goal from his last seven Digicel Pro League matches last night as the third-placed Sangre Grande-based team edged present leader Defence Force 1-0 at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya. There were no changes in the Pro League standings yesterday but second-placed …
Read More »What Belize football can offer Trinidad and Tobago
There were more raised eyebrows than applause when the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) announced Belize as the next opponent for the “Soca Warriors” on 23 March 2013. Almost certainly, Belize got the nod merely because its team, like the Warriors, was without a dance partner on the FIFA …
Read More »Phillip shines as Central and Stars shoot blanks
Central FC captain Marvin Phillip gave a well-timed reminder of his ability at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva tonight with a penalty save from North East Stars talisman Cornell Glen and another fine block from teenaged substitute Marcus Gomez. But another uninspiring performance in the business area of the …
Read More »Caledonia will defend Caribbean crown; T&TEC withdraw
Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA will defend its Caribbean Club Championship crown after T&TEC FC withdrew its claim to participate in the regional competition due to financial constraints. DIRECTV W Connection and T&TEC were due to represent the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) tournament …
Read More »Caledonia AIA defends FA Trophy
Neal & Massy Caledonia became the first Trinidad and Tobago football club to defend the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) FA Trophy crown in 13 years as the “Eastern Stallions” defeated Central FC 2-0 in an exciting finale tonight at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. It is Caledonia’s third …
Read More »Fenwick slams TTFF/Gov’t for penniless FA finals
Pro League rookie club Central FC will aim to collect the first trophy in its brief history tomorrow night when the “Couva Sharks” face Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA from 8 pm in the TTFF FA Trophy final at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. But, if it was up …
Read More »SportWired: Backs to the wall against football’s racists
AC Milan’s chances of securing a Champions League spot for next season, let alone staying in the Serie A title race, could be dealt a serious blow with reports that star Italy international striker Mario Balotelli could miss Saturday’s league fixture against Lazio with a back strain. He may not …
Read More »Caledonia survives Rangers scare; Central edge Stars
Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA pulled within four points of leading Digicel Pro League football club, Defence Force, with a 4-2 win over St Ann’s Rangers yesterday evening at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya. But the result was not nearly as straightforward as it might seem as Rangers twice …
Read More »Trick or treat: Valiant Police undone by JJ treble
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has seen better weeks than this one, which included the tragic slaying of Sergeant Hayden Manwaring and persistent speculation about the return of a “Flying Squad” that supposedly operates without the knowledge of Acting Police Commissioner Stephan Williams. The importance of what happens on …
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