‘Mr Pollard is the MVP!’ Herd immunity is something for which many governments all over the world are searching. In vain. Herd mentality is not quite so elusive but it’s hard to find among teenagers, who flex their muscles and push the envelope in a bid to prove their independence …
Read More »Eve, Jack, Jeffrey and La Foucade are in, but no room for Cooper as TTFA appoints coaches
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) made over two dozen technical appointments in a marathon meeting last night with Dion La Foucade, Angus Eve and Kelvin Jack among the new inclusions into the national pool. However, technical committee chairman Keith Look Loy did not have things all his way, …
Read More »Police Commissioner’s son, Griffith III, named in T&T National U-17 squad; Stern: He earned his pick
Gary Griffith III, son of Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith, will be part of a 20-man Trinidad and Tobago National Under-17 Team that travels to Miami on Monday for the Under-17 Concacaf Championship, which also serves as a World Cup qualifying series. The National Under-17s, coached by Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »Stern unveils National U-17 staff, Kenwyne Jones hired as assistant coach but TTFA board in the dark
Former Trinidad and Tobago international captain and England Premier League forward Kenwyne Jones will serve as assistant coach for the National Under-17 Team, as head coach Stern John revealed his technical staff this evening. Jones played alongside John for the Soca Warriors at the 2006 World Cup while both have …
Read More »Stern: I’m trying to stamp my authority; U-17 coach warns parents about interfering with sessions
New Trinidad and Tobago National Under-17 Team head coach Stern John wasted little time in making his presence felt on the job as, even before his first training session, he advised parents that silence is golden. A memo by national manager Aaron Pollard to parents last week warned that they …
Read More »TTFA reverses position, vows to compete as “National Under-17 Team” in Youth Pro League
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-17 Team, once permitted, will participate in the Youth Pro League Under-18 competition under its own name, after condemnation of its initial attempt to play as Morvant Caledonia United. On Tuesday, National Under-17 assistant coach Duane Richardson and manager Aaron Pollard went to various schools …
Read More »T&T U-17s to play as Caledonia Utd? Officials back off as coaches, clubs and parents protest “bullying”
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association’s National Youth Programme came under fire again on Wednesday after National Under-17 staff members yesterday urged players to sign forms to represent Morvant Caledonia United in the Under-18 Division of the Youth Pro League (YPL). The signings generally took place without the teenagers having …
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