“[…] Given my experiences during my tenure, I respectfully share a couple parting comments which I trust will be received in the context of someone honestly wanting the best for football in Barbados. “[…] Unified, you are best prepared for success, while divided you create a fertile environment for not …
Read More »Latapy: Barbados results not what I envisioned, but I could not resist A League opportunity
Trinidad and Tobago football legend Russell Latapy has thanked the Barbados Football Association and the people of Barbados for the opportunity to “develop the game and competitive spirit” on the island. But after two years with mixed success, Latapy admitted that he could not resist the opportunity to move to …
Read More »Odean, Seales among contracted West Indies players, Evin and Hetmyer not included
Fast bowlers Jayden Seales, Obed McCoy and Odean Smith were awarded international retainer contracts for the first time, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed its list of contracted West Indies Men’s and Women’s players for the 2022-2023 season. CWI offered contracts to 36 players for the period of 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023—which is in addition to 90 players …
Read More »Powell named West Indies T20 vice-captain; McCoy, Thomas and Keemo selected for Bangladesh series
Jamaica middle-order batsman Rovman Powell will serve as West Indies vice-captain in next month’s three-match T20 International series, as the “Maroon Men” prepare for their first outing in this format since the resignation of former skipper Kieron Pollard. West Indies face Bangladesh in the first of three T20I matches on …
Read More »Latapy set to join Yorke in Australia A-League, after quitting Barbados job
Iconic Trinidad and Tobago footballer and 2006 World Cup player Russell “Little Magician” Latapy looks set to link up with former international teammate and close friend, Dwight Yorke, at Macarthur FC in Sydney, Australia. Latapy officially resigned his position as Barbados Men’s National Senior Team head coach today and, according …
Read More »Pt Fortin Youth Academy dominate South/Central Zone at Republic Cup Youth tournament
Highly-rated Point Fortin Youth Football Academy winger and captain Jeremiah Niles lapped up almost every opportunity when he led his team to an unfettered victory in the Under-16 division of the Republic Cup Youth Football Tournament South/Central Zone on Saturday. The full-day seven-a-side event at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium training …
Read More »“I am not one who makes excuses”; Wired868 marks Eve’s overview of T&T’s Concacaf U-20 campaign
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team head coach Angus Eve suggested that “a lack of belief” and poor use of the football during the first 45 minutes of their Concacaf Under-20 Championship Round of 16 contest with Costa Rica was a significant factor in their 4-0 loss yesterday at …
Read More »James sparks off bench again, but T&T U-20s eliminated after 4-1 loss to Costa Rica
Trinidad and Tobago’s adventure at the 2022 Concacaf Under-20 Championship came to an end this afternoon as they were trounced 4-1 by Costa Rica in the opening Round of 16 fixture at the Estadio Yankel Rosenthal in San Pedro Sula. Costa Rica now face the United States in the quarterfinal …
Read More »Former TTFA president and W Connection owner, David John-Williams, passes away
Former Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams passed away this morning. He was believed to have been ailing for some time. A businessman and contractor by trade, John-Williams burst on the domestic football scene in 1999 as owner of the W Connection Football Club which successfully applied …
Read More »“Natty” stuns Suriname, as Trinidad and Tobago U-20s cruise into Round of 16 with 3-0 win
Two goals and an assist from diminutive attacker Nathaniel “Natty” James was the difference between Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname at the Estadio Olimpico in San Pedro Sula this evening, as the former outfit cruised to a 3-0 win in their final Concacaf Under-20 Championship group stage match. As a …
Read More »Hatt: Communication maketh coach! Tips to lift your coaching game
“[…] Effective communication is the cornerstone of success, not just for sports coaches, but in every aspect of life. Most challenges and obstacles arise from miscommunication, making it a vital skill to master. “[…] To coach is to awaken, develop, and enhance skills and performance, yet there are other vital …
Read More »CWI announces contracted regional cricketers for 2022-23
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the contracted 15-man squads for the next calendar year, after last Friday’s Professional Cricketers Draft—which took place over two rounds via a video-call with representatives from all six territorial board franchises. The Windward Islands Volcanoes selected the Barbados pair of allrounder Justin Greaves and …
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