Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence cooed about the performance of goalscorer Jamille Boatswain and his teammates yesterday, after the Soca Warriors marked his first outing in charge with a 2-0 win over Barbados at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. But, Lawrence pointed out, his …
Read More »Boatswain double delight as Warriors down Barbados 2-0
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team began life under new coach Dennis Lawrence with a 2-0 win over Barbados tonight, after a double by substitute Jamille Boatswain at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The result snapped a run of three successive defeats on home soil by the Soca …
Read More »Warriors, TTFA mourn shock passing of Stern’s 19-year-old daughter, Nikela
The Soca Warriors were thrown into mourning on the eve of their international friendly match against Barbados after the sudden passing of 19-year-old former Holy Name Convent student Nikela John, who was the daughter of Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team assistant coach Stern John. Nikela died yesterday at her …
Read More »Jabloteh smother Flames 9-0 in Caribbean opener, predict more goals against Moulien
San Juan Jabloteh coach Keith Jeffrey is targeting a three goal win over Guadeloupean outfit, Club Sportif Moulien, on Friday night as his Trinidad and Tobago Pro League team intend to make light work of their group opponents in St Vincent. Jabloteh began their first foray in a competitive international …
Read More »Umbro-backed T&T Super League awaits TTFA green light; Look Loy warns football body
All systems are almost go for the proposed June 11 launch of the Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL), which yesterday announced a major sponsorship with Umbro. They are awaiting the green light from the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA). But nobody can say exactly when that will come. Interim …
Read More »Lawrence names seven uncapped players to face Barbados; Jan-Michael out with injury
New Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence will take seven debutantes into battle on Friday night as he makes his first outing as Soca Warriors boss in a friendly international against Barbados at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The match kicks off at 7pm while …
Read More »Fenwick poised to take over North East Stars, will move club to Arima Velodrome
Terry Fenwick looks set for a sensational return to the Pro League with increased powers to boot, as the successful and combative English coach declared that he will lead North East Stars into battle for the 2017 season. The deal, according to Fenwick, would give the former San Juan Jabloteh …
Read More »Ready to rumble? Technical staff getting job done, says Lawrence
Sol Campbell, the former Premier League stand-out defender who is now an assistant Trinidad and Tobago national coach, is not yet in the camp. Nor are the foreign-based players whose experience and expertise is expected to make a difference to the team’s talent pool and performance. But new national team …
Read More »Lawrence to make T&T coaching debut in Couva; Barbados replace Suriname as opponent
New Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence will begin his reign on home soil, after the TTFA announced a change in international sparring partners today. And, instead of travelling to Paramaribo, the Soca Warriors will now host Barbados on Friday 10 March at the Ato Boldon …
Read More »Far from finished: Wired868 reviews its top Pro League players and photographs
Another Pro League season, another league trophy for Central FC. In truth, the “Couva Sharks” triumph was only half of the story in a local top flight season that did not lack intrigue despite the shortened duration. Wired868 plays tribute to the Pro League players that shone most consistently this …
Read More »Darren and the IPL: Best examines links between Bravo, Pooran, Lara… and the media
It brought Garry Sobers to the verge of public tears in Sri Lanka in 2015. Wherever Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh and Clive Lloyd and Viv Richards are in the world, it is almost certain to bring them to private tears. And it will make cricketing knights Frank Worrell and …
Read More »Lawrence gives Soca Warriors Carnival off; Mitchell drafted into squad
The Soca Warriors were given Carnival Sunday to Tuesday off, as Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Dennis Lawrence said it was important to understand local culture. The National Senior Team began training last Monday in preparation for next month’s Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Panama and Mexico …
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