Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Angus Eve and his technical staff are among over a dozen Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) employees still awaiting outstanding salaries from the local football body. Eve was hired as Soca Warriors head coach by the Fifa-appointed normalisation committee …
Read More »B&B Ep 13: Ato Boldon and Hayden Martin discuss Gold Cup and Tokyo Olympics
KNVB licensed coaching instructor Hayden Martin gives his view on Soca Warriors’ performance at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, while four-time Olympic medalist, coach and commentator Ato Boldon tells Burdie and Barney what Trinidad and Tobago can expect at the Tokyo Olympics: More from Wired868 B&B Ep 22: Michael Holding: …
Read More »Dear Editor: What’s next for T&T football? Start with dismantling current Pro League structure
“[…] If we put our emotions aside and objectively look at the sustainability of the Pro League without government subvention, we would recognise that the league has failed and failed miserably. “A proper conversation must be had going forward and hard decisions may have to be taken as the current …
Read More »B&B (Trailer): What does TTFA want from Soca Warriors head coach in the first place?
Fatima College technical director and KNVB-licensed coaching instructor Hayden Martin questions whether the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA)—or, in this case, the normalisation committee—knows what it wants from its national football coaches in the first place. Look out for our full interview with Martin and four-time Olympic medallist, track …
Read More »T&T fail to build on Reon opener, as Eve’s interim spell ends with 1-1 tie against Guatemala
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team led Guatemala for over an hour last night in 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup group stage action at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. But they could not hang on to the win, as the Central American nation equalised in the 77th minute …
Read More »Should Moore be expected of Eve against Guatemala? Wired868 makes an offensive case for T&T
“We have to be realistic in our thinking,” said Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Angus Eve, as a journalist asked how he would approach tomorrow’s final Concacaf Gold Cup Group A assignment against Guatemala from 10pm in Frisco. “We can’t go hell for leather and …
Read More »Dear Editor: We lost to El Salvador, but here’s why I don’t regret getting excited about Mexico result
“[…] They left their ‘liver string’ on that pitch in Texas with a 0-0 scoreline against Mexico, in a game that must have felt like three hours long! Who wouldn’t find something to celebrate in that if you were the player or coach?! “[…] For me, celebrating a successful result …
Read More »T&T fall 2-0 to El Salvador; tasty Jairo item and a touch of farce leave Warriors grasping at straws
Interim head coach Angus Eve tasted defeat for the first time at the helm of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team last night, and it was a costly one. One goal in either half saw El Salvador secure a 2-0 win at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, which …
Read More »Eve raring to go against El Salvador, T&T get security detail as Mexicans rage at Warriors and ref
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team have received 24-hour protection from the Frisco Police Department since Monday, according to a release from the TTFA Media. The Soca Warriors will also be accompanied by Consul security, Inspector Peter Fraser, for the remainder of their time at the 2021 Concacaf Gold …
Read More »TV6 ME: Liburd on the Gold Cup, racism and T&T’s football resurgence under Angus Eve
Wired868 editor Lasana Liburd talks to TV6 Morning Edition host Fazeer Mohammed on the Trinidad and Tobago football team’s resurgence under new interim head coach Angus Eve, the 2021 Gold Cup challenge, and racism in sport: Wired868 has provided readers with solid, independent journalism since 2012. If you appreciate …
Read More »Eve urges Concacaf to punish Mexico, as T&T players subjected to racist abuse and death threats
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Angus Eve called on Concacaf to ‘make an example’ of Mexico, after national footballers and officials were besieged with obscene, abusive messages, racist taunts and death threats, following the goalless draw between the two nations on 10 July 2021. Mexico, …
Read More »Dear editor: ‘Finally, we’ve found a real coach! Angus is a breath of fresh air!’
“[…] It’s a breath of fresh air to see TNT actually playing with a game plan that’s well thought out for each encounter. “Finally, we’ve found a real coach. Our embarrassment is now replaced with optimism and we’re now proud to be Trinbagonian again…” The following letter to the editor …
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