Humble and unassuming, Trinity College East custodian Emmanuel “Manny” John looks down on no one; he does, however, hope that there will one day be many local players who are looking up at him. The young goalkeeper credits Maracas United Football Club Youth Academy coach Marlon Charles for much of …
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A super double strike from Shiva Boys’ Hindu College midfield general Tyrel “Pappy” Emmanuel settled the 2017 Coca Cola National Intercol final this evening, the “Penal Princes” downing defending champions San Juan North Secondary 2-0 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. It meant a maiden National Intercol title for …
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Bishop Anstey (POS) handsomely trounced Pleasantville Secondary 6-0 to lift their maiden Girls Intercol title at the Ato Boldon Stadium this afternoon. After her team fell at the semi-final stage last season, MVP Ranae Ward was understandably elated to see them go all the way this time around. “It feels …
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So by now we know the best Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) teams for 2017—Monday’s Coca Cola National Intercol final notwithstanding—but what about the best players? Once more, Wired868’s SSFL writers take on the thankless task of selecting the best performing players—not necessarily the most talented players, mind you!—in the …
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Extra extra… Spoken word poet and Shiva Boys’ Hindu College staff member Romero Gowrie drops another cheeky number on the eve of their 2017 Coca Cola National Intercol final date against San Juan North Secondary: More from Wired868 Big Five 24: ‘Caps’ clinch title, ex-Shiva Boys coach leads Scarborough to history—in …
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When they tackle Shiva Boys’ Hindu College at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Monday, 2016 Coca-Cola National Intercol Champions San Juan North Secondary will be bidding to become the first school in five years to cop back-to-back National Intercol titles. St Anthony’s College were the last side to achieve the …
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Just three weeks before Christmas, employees at the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) have been advised by acting CEO Jason Williams to “actively explore alternative employment.” The advice, sent to staff via email, follows weeks of speculation about the financial health of the State body. Williams confirmed that …
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Finally, Russia does not have to share a news headline with United States President Donald Trump! The 2018 World Cup is around the corner, is going to be huuuge and Mr Live Wire has got the ‘covfefe.’ Naturally. Warning: Italy, Netherlands and United States fans, please look away now. (Soca …
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Bishop Anstey High School (Port of Spain) booked their maiden appearance in a Coca Cola Girls National Intercol final this afternoon, as they edged namesake Bishop Anstey High School East 1-0 in a bruising affair at the St Augustine Secondary school ground. Forward Kiana Alexander got the decisive goal for …
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San Juan North Secondary will have the opportunity to defend their Coca Cola National Intercol title on Monday evening after they edged Signal Hill Secondary 1-0 in semi-final action at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva today. Captain Renaldo Boyce got the decisive goal for the Bourg Mulatresse boys with …
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The following account of the 45th Anniversary Celebration of the Intercol victory of the 1972 Queen’s Royal College cricket team was submitted to Wired868 by Valentino Singh, retired Trinidad Guardian sports editor. The function was held at the Harvard Club on Serpentine Road on Saturday 18 November. The surviving members …
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Anfernee Stokes was just four years old when he kicked his first football; he has not stopped kicking them ever since. Now 18, he is the captain of the Queen’s Royal College SSFL Premier Division team although, truth be told, a serious knee injury slashed his season in half. Half …
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