Marvin Oliver came to international prominence almost two decades ago, when he represented the Trinidad and Tobago National Under-23 Team alongside the likes of Arnold Dwarika and Jerron Nixon. And, at 40, he is showing little signs of slowing down. A few months ago, Oliver lifted the 2014-2015 Pro League, Caribbean Cup and Pro Bowl trophies for …
Read More »For the love of football: One on one with Central FC’s Sean De Silva
“Football is my first love and college was more of a fall back plan,’’ said Central FC captain Sean De Silva. The Pro League football star has a Business Administration degree with a minor in Economics. But it’s clear his passion is football. De Silva, who has a striking resemblance to French …
Read More »Kid’s play: Wired868 reviews the Pro League’s top young talent
Make way for fresh talent! Wired868 reviews some of the Under-23 players who caught our eye with their committed, consistent play this season. No room then for the talented upstarts who barely played or delivered for one reason or the other. So, check out who made our Ruby Tuesday/Wired868 Young Team …
Read More »Central chaos: Sancho, Harrison in bonus battle as Sharks threaten strike
New Pro League champions, Central FC, appear to be on the brink of meltdown, just two weeks after winning their maiden domestic title, with a feud over bonuses that, ironically, has pitted Sport Minister Brent Sancho and his advisor Kevin Harrison against over two dozen players and staff members. Central’s …
Read More »Rangers shock Defence Force; Jabloteh edge Connection
Twenty-four times a charm. Pro League table proppers St Ann’s Rangers got their first win yesterday, in their final league fixture of the season, as the stragglers edged third place Defence Force 2-1 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Attacker Sayid Freitas, a mid-season acquisition, got the …
Read More »Sharks tale: Central FC scale Stars for maiden Pro League title
Central FC’s coronation as Trinidad and Tobago Pro League champions was, in retrospect, written in the Stars. Last night, at approximately 9.52 pm, the noisy upstarts had wrestled power of the local top flight after a 2-1 win over North East Stars at the Ato Boldon Stadium ensured that the …
Read More »Quiet storm: One on one with Point Fortin’s Akeem Redhead
“I am a quiet action man,” Point Fortin Civic midfielder Akeem Redhead told Wired868. “I do not talk much.” Akeem Redhead is quiet in person but a quiet storm on the football field and a midfield anchor for his Pro League team, Point Fortin Civic. The soft-spoken Point Fortin native …
Read More »Future trouble: One on one with T&T youth star Kadeem Corbin
“Mr Stephen Hart (coach of the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team) is the most inspiring coach at this stage in my life because he advises me on my game,” Kadeem Corbin said. “And I will like to play for the National Senior team.” Kadeem Corbin is a 19 year old slim, tall …
Read More »Jorsling strikes again as Defence Force edge Jabloteh
Defence Force sharp shooter Devorn Jorsling gave another demonstration of his scoring prowess this afternoon as the “Army/Coast Guard” combination edged Play Whe San Juan Jabloteh 1-0 in Pro League action at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. The result ensured that the Army will finish in third place for …
Read More »Central can seal maiden Pro League crown against Point Fortin
Trinidad and Tobago Pro League leaders Central FC can seal their first domestic league crown tomorrow night when the “Couva Sharks” face Point Fortin Civic from 8 pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain. At present, the Sharks lead defending champions, DIRECTV W Connection, by six points. Central …
Read More »Dedication and unselfishness: One on one with Neveal Hackshaw
“I am positive at all times,” Neveal Hackshaw told Wired868. “Negativity is not part of my language and I am determined to succeed at football.” Neveal Hackshaw, the 19 year old North East Stars and Trinidad and Tobago central midfielder, exuded two of the most important qualities of character in our …
Read More »Central slip on Roach; Army hold Pro League leaders
A debut league goal for Defence Force’s teenaged winger, Akeem Roach, put the skids on Pro League leaders, Central FC, as the two outfits battled to a 1-1 draw at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella. The result cut Central’s lead atop the standings to three points although second place DIRECTV …
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