“[…] Ricky Nelson was mentally and physically a strong individual. He spoke very little, a gentle giant, [and] defender by nature—he played any position in the back four during his national team and local club representation. “[…] Ricky was truly a team player. Despite not being a regular starter in …
Read More »Dear Editor: T&T football fans should forget Butcher’s “negative energy” and rally around coach Dwight Yorke
“[…] Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy need the time necessary to mold and shape their players into a cohesive unit. Building a competitive international team is a process, not an event. It requires patience, strategic development, and, most importantly, the unwavering support of the public. “Demands for immediate, radical changes, …
Read More »SSFL 25: Fatima, Benedict’s, ‘Pres’ join Premier party; ‘Naps’ head to Arima Velodrome
Defending Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division champions Fatima College will play their first competitive game of the 2025 season tomorrow, as they face newly promoted Scarborough Secondary in Shaw Park. Fatima and St Benedict’s College were both exempted from the weekend’s opening round of matches, due to the …
Read More »Dear Editor: Soca Warriors lack a cohesive identity and far too reactive
“[…] Tactically, there was little evidence of a structured approach. Our pressing game lacked intensity, transitions were disorganized, and the midfield failed to link defence to attack. “[…] The omission of players like Justin Garcia, who offer composure and strength, was puzzling. Without them, the back four looked vulnerable and …
Read More »Sammy picks Chanderpaul, Athanaze after 27 run fiasco; insists WI Test team “have shown what we are capable of”
The West Indies Test team have turned to Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze to boost their batting in a two-Test series against India, as they seek to rebound from their embarrassing innings of 27 all out against Australia. The “Maroon Men” lost all three tests against Australia between 3 June …
Read More »Vaneisa: Chronicling our heritage—what President Irfaan can do for WI cricket
Last Sunday, Mohamed Irfaan Ali was sworn in for another term as president of Guyana. That night, he attended the second of the CPL home matches for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, who had beaten the Trinbago Knight Riders the night before. They were playing the Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots, …
Read More »SSFL 25: “Saints” and QRC play to a thrilling 2-all draw; ‘Naps’ thump Trinity East
Naparima College set down an early marker for the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) season today, as they thumped Trinity College East 7-0 at Lewis Street, San Fernando on the first competitive day of the term. It was one of three wins today—all for the home schools. At Moka, …
Read More »SSFL 25: Fatima penalise under-strength Benedict’s; Nikita inspires ‘P-ville’ in Super Cup
The Secondary Schools’ Football League (SSFL) 2025 season got off to a slow start yesterday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, with the SSFL Super Cup contested between the reigning league and knockout winners of the boys and girls divisions. Fatima College edged St Benedict’s College 4-2 on penalties in the …
Read More »SSFL 25: Benedict’s, Fatima resume rivalry—Girls Premiership put off; but P-ville, SJC return to limelight
The 2025 Secondary Schools Football League kicks off with a replay of last year’s Intercol finals as top girls’ teams St Joseph’s Convent (Port of Spain) and Pleasantville Secondary pick up where they left off from 3.30pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, while St Benedict’s College …
Read More »Dear Editor: Yorke needs Poon-Angeron in midfield if T&T are to progress
“[…] Michel Poon-Angeron offers tactical flexibility. Whether used as a deep-lying playmaker or a ball winning midfielder, he adapts to the system. He reads the game well, breaks up opposition attacks intelligently, and quickly restarts play. “[…] If Trinidad and Tobago are to progress in these qualifiers, the midfield must …
Read More »Dear Editor: Yorke must help T&T create their own luck—just like Fergie’s Manchester Utd
“[…] Maybe it’s time we stop calling this bad luck and start asking whether we’re doing enough to create our own luck. “[…] The Reggae Boyz team missing eight starters, [grinded] out six points from two games: clinical, composed, and ruthlessly efficient. Jamaica didn’t wait for luck to find them. …
Read More »Yorke: Jamaica got away with one! T&T coach targets 12 pts from remaining WCQs
“We are scratching our heads at how Jamaica took three points from us,” said Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior team head coach Dwight Yorke, in the wake of last night’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying loss away to Jamaica. “We came in here with every intention that we could get …
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