Local football fans left the Arima Velodrome disappointed tonight after defending champions Central FC successfully protested against playing their 2017 Pro League fixture with North East Stars due to ground conditions. Central officials argued that the lighting was substandard at the Arima venue while they also claimed the downpour made …
Read More »A Dab’ll do Cibao; Dabas goal sinks Jabloteh as Dominican Rep club conquers Caribbean
San Juan Jabloteh coach Keith Jeffrey promised to help the “San Juan Kings” to restore their past glory and a place in last night’s Caribbean Club Championship final could only be seen as a step in the right direction. However, it was Dominican Republic club Cibao FC that broke new ground …
Read More »Soko punch! Cibao shock 10-man Central FC; will face Jabloteh in Caribbean finals
Close the history book. Central FC will not have the chance to set a new precedent for regional dominance on Sunday, as the “Couva Sharks” were brought crashing down to earth last night after a 1-0 loss to Cibao FC in a key Caribbean Club Championship Group A fixture at …
Read More »Marcano magic motors Central; Nathan doing as Jabloteh triumph in CFU opener
Central FC and San Juan Jabloteh started their respective 2017 Caribbean Club Championship final group stage campaigns with comfortable wins over Antigua’s Grenades FC and Haiti’s Racing Club FC respectively at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain last night. Central conceded first but roared back to win 3-1 …
Read More »Foreign legion: Central FC fly in 12 players on three-week contracts for Caribbean Cup
Central FC will attempt to become the first club in Caribbean history to win three successive regional titles when the final round of the Caribbean Club Championships gets going on Sunday 14 May. And the “Couva Sharks” will seek to do so with possibly up to a dozen players who could …
Read More »Connection make “Lobo” move, Jan-Michael sees Stars and Central FC go Haitian
DirecTV W Connection might have their eyes on the Pro League title again after adding former Central FC and Point Fortin Civic forward Marcus “Lobo” Joseph to their offensive line-up for the upcoming TT Pro League season. Joseph’s move to his former employer’s bitter Couva rivals looks like one of …
Read More »Central captain, Darren Mitchell, swaps Pro League for Philippines outfit, Davao Aguilas FC
Central FC captain Darren “Chucky” Mitchell has swapped the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League for the fledgling Philippines Football League, as the bustling midfielder agreed a one year deal with Davao Aguilas FC earlier this week. Mitchell, who played from the start in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2-0 friendly win over …
Read More »Warriors, TTFA mourn shock passing of Stern’s 19-year-old daughter, Nikela
The Soca Warriors were thrown into mourning on the eve of their international friendly match against Barbados after the sudden passing of 19-year-old former Holy Name Convent student Nikela John, who was the daughter of Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team assistant coach Stern John. Nikela died yesterday at her …
Read More »Mandeville knocks “Central cowards” for supposedly belittling Latapy in unsigned release
Russell Latapy’s business manager, Wayne Mandeville, has hit back at Pro League champions Central FC for their “cowardly” attack on the Trinidad and Tobago football icon, as both parties continue to trade words in a furore that started with a critical statement aimed at Sport Minister Darryl Smith. Last Friday, …
Read More »Central FC slam ‘shameful Latapy’ and DJW; accuse TTFA of trying to manipulate Jan-Michael
Pro League champions Central FC have slammed Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams for the local football body’s supposed attempt to “manipulate” club goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams and to “discredit” the “Couva Sharks” themselves. The Central release, which was unsigned, sought to respond to a statement by Trinidad …
Read More »Defence Force hurdle controversy to edge Central FC to Pro Bowl via penalty shootout
Defence Force striker Devorn “Droggy” Jorsling brought the 2016/17 season to a close with a typically precise swing of his left boot last night, as the Army/Coast Guard combination held off Pro League champions, Central FC, on penalties to retain their Digicel Pro Bowl title. After a dramatic 90 minutes of …
Read More »Russell Latapy to Jan-Michael Williams: “Talk less, defend more!”
“I would like to share my thoughts, especially, at this time when a player, namely, Jan-Michael Williams, in his lack of wisdom and understanding can boldly make statements about the Honourable Minister of Sport and the Sport Ministry…” The following statement from former Trinidad and Tobago football icon and current …
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