Lasana Liburd

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.

Forgetful referees KO Pro League fixture

A rescheduled Digicel Pro League fixture between defending champions DirecTV W Connection and newcomers Central FC descended into farce tonight after no referees turned up to officiate at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella. Pro League administrative CEO Dexter Skeene confirmed that the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) Referees Committee, …

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T&T U-20 footballers down Puerto Rico 2-0

The Trinidad and Tobago national under-20 football team continued its Turkey 2013 World Cup qualifying campaign yesterday with a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico in round robin action at the Waterhouse Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. In the other group match, Haiti edged Curaçao 2-1 at the same venue. The top two …

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Murray quits; Tim Kee is next TTFF president

The Normandie Hotel in St Ann’s was the site for an impromptu rendition of “Hello, Goodbye” from Colin Murray today as the Carib Brewery events and marketing manager officially announced himself as a Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) presidential nominee and then immediately pulled out of the race for …

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Rowley reloaded and the PR myth

Hands up for all readers who know what village their boss was raised in? Anyone knows how and where whoever writes your cheque met their significant other? Are there any raised hands yet? Here are some more questions. Does it matter what your boss is wearing when he or she gives …

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TTFF presidential nominee denies secret Warner pact

Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) presidential candidate, Raymond Tim Kee, has denied “malicious rumours” which claimed that his candidacy is being supported by National Security Minister and ex-FIFA vice president Jack Warner. Tim Kee is one of two nominees for the TTFF elections on 11 November 2012 along with …

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Caledonia spanks Defence Force 4-2

Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA produced a scintillating performance against a familiar foe last night as the “Eastern Stallions” spanked Defence Force 4-2 in Digicel Pro League action at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain. Caledonia found room for a quartet of offensive midfielders in its starting line-up—Conrod Smith, …

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Late Britto winner lifts Connection against Rangers

A late goal from substitute Rennie Britto lifted DirecTV W Connection to a successful recovery tonight as the “Savonetta Boys” edged St Ann’s Rangers 2-1 in 2012/13 Digicel Pro League football action at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain. The result was Connection’s first win of the season after …

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Tim Kee makes first move in TTFF presidential race

Former Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) vice-president Raymond Tim Kee, who runs his own self-titled insurance company, today officially announced his candidacy for the post of TTFF president, which will be contested on 11 November 2012. Tim Kee is one of two candidates who applied for the top administrative …

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