The Trinidad and Tobago national football team failed to scale the Belize defensive wall last night at the FFB Stadium in Belmopan as the two 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup-bound nations played to a goalless draw for the second time in three years. Defence Force striker Devorn Jorsling was ejected late …
Read More »U-turn, same result: Now T&T U-17s priced out Centre of Excellence
The João Havelange Centre of Excellence, formerly known as the João Havelange CONCACAF Centre of Excellence, has done a U-turn of sorts regarding the Trinidad and Tobago national under-17 team but the result is the same. The young “Soca Warriors” will not have the benefit of preparing on turf for the United …
Read More »Belizean bacchanal: Frustrated Warriors force venue change
Financial wrangling, distrust, an airline booking hiccup, lost baggage, an inadequate playing surface, an abrupt re-scheduling; you name it. At this rate, the Trinidad and Tobago national football team will be mentally drained before it takes the field for a friendly international fixture against Belize from 10 pm (8 pm …
Read More »Shabazz explains Soca Warrior selections
The Oxford dictionary’s definition of schizophrenia is a “mental disorder marked by disconnection between thoughts, feelings and actions.” So forgive me for feeling a bit sorry for myself since I find the headline used by our Wired868’s founder and head honcho, Lasana Liburd, as a bit harsh. But, since I …
Read More »Warriors avoid strike but Guerra misses friendlies
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team was a few hours away from pulling out of friendly internationals against Belize and Peru due to another financial squabble with the Sport Ministry. The “Soca Warriors” left the Piarco International Airport today in two groups with the first set of players travelling …
Read More »SportWired: Schizophrenic selections threaten Warriors’ progress
Nothing divides opinion like team selections. Should the coach go for experience or fresh enthusiasm? Loyalty or new blood? It is impossible to please everyone and there are pros and cons for almost every choice. And, no, I was not pleased with the 18-man squad selected by joint head coaches …
Read More »Thanks and goodbye to Sammy and silent WI selectors
In Charlie’s Angels, an American television series later adapted into a movie, three attractive private investigators work for a boss that they never met and who gives instructions through speaker phone. It is tempting to believe that the West Indies cricket team shares a similar relationship with its selection committee, …
Read More »Central’s Byers routs T&TEC; Stars hold Police
A Cornell Glen penalty kick, deep into stoppage time, salvaged a draw for North East Stars this evening as the Sangre Grande-based football club drew 2-2 with Police FC in the first game of a Digicel Pro League double header at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya. A late double …
Read More »Defence Force closes in on League title after Caledonia draw
The Defence Force Football Club moved closer to its third Pro League title and the second under present coach Ross Russell as the Army/Coast Guard combination came away with a goalless draw tonight against second placed Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya. In a …
Read More »Warner’s CoE snubs T&T U-17 footballers
The Trinidad and Tobago national under-17 football team was dealt a low blow to its United Arab Emirates 2013 Under-17 World Cup chances yesterday when the teenaged “Soca Warriors” were denied any chance of practicing on the Marvin Lee Stadium at the Dr João Havelange Centre of Excellence, which was …
Read More »Road Warriors: Belize friendly moved to Central America
Trinidad and Tobago’s football fans will not get the chance to see the “Soca Warriors” in action on home soil before the July 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) announced today that next Friday’s friendly international against Belize will be held away in Central America …
Read More »Stars stun Caledonia to go third; Central holds Connection
North East Stars celebrated last week’s triumph over Digicel Pro League leader Defence Force with an even more impressive 3-1 victory over second placed Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva yesterday evening. The Stars win, coupled with a 2-2 draw between DIRECTV W Connection …
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