Tag Archives: community football

Barbecues, cake stalls, car washes—common fund-raising strategies of communities and individuals trying to attain some goal. They don’t raise much, but it is an example of the way people can come together to do things for themselves. I am coming back to a subject I raised a couple weeks ago …

Around dusk, a couple weeks ago, as I was leaving the Massy supermarket in St Augustine, a group of maybe six young boys—I’d guess between eight and 12—were trooping around the car park soliciting donations. They approached me and said they were trying to raise funds for their football club. …

In the semifinals of this season’s UEFA Champions League (UCL), 13-time winners Real Madrid got a pair of stoppage-time goals from Brazilian substitute Rodrygo, contriving to earn an epic extra-time win against Manchester City and move on to this weekend’s finals. With no Rodrygos or Karim Benzemas around last night …

“Starting 21 December, communities island-wide will be keenly represented by their talented young footballers in the TTFA sanctioned NLCL U19 tournament. Academies, youth Pro League, SSFL and community teams will be vying for the highly coveted 2019-20 Next Level Consulting, Limited Under 19 Community Challenge trophy.” The following Letter to …

“Contrary to what [Richard] Fakoory said, his company, Superstar, actually came on board at Rangers in the mid-1980s. “[…] We in St Ann’s are very much concerned with the decision to move St Ann’s Rangers to La Horquetta. Who gave Mr Fakoory the rights to sell St Ann’s Rangers? What …

Eleven clubs from the Eastern Football Association of Trinidad and Tobago (EFATT) made a show of strength last night at the Tunapuna Government Secondary, as they removed president Linus Sanchez from his role, after a successful no confidence motion. The motion, which was moved by Malabar FC president Julius Edwards …

He fought the good fight. Those five words sound like the opening for a eulogy but TT Pro League fans are hoping that the departure of outgoing CEO Dexter Skeene will not mean the death of the local professional league. On Friday, the 53-year-old former Trinidad and Tobago forward announced …

The Trinidad and Tobago Pro League will return to its original format of operating within a calendar year, after five years of aligning itself with a European-styled September to May season. This shift was made in an effort to mesh with the general FIFA calendar and attract foreign transfer opportunities for the players …

The North East Stars and Morvant Caledonia United football clubs have announced new commercial sponsors, as the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League prepares for a change-filled 2016/17 season. The Stars, who finished fifth in the 10-table standings last season, will be formally referred to as the Ma Pau Stars for …

Trinidad and Tobago Pro League CEO Dexter Skeene admitted that the local top flight competition is facing the toughest fight of its 14 year existence, as uncertainty over government funding and the poor economic climate are among several factors overshadowing the 2016/17 season. Defending champions Central FC, who won successive …

At this rate, Play Whe San Juan Jabloteh might want to consider renaming their team: San Juan Express. Jabloteh certainly seem to be in a hurry of late. Yesterday was their fifth Pro League win in a row, as Jabloteh held off Defence Force 2-1 at the Barataria Recreation Ground …

Play Whe San Juan Jabloteh’s new midfield signing, Marvin Oliver, was cheered on at virtually every touch of the ball while the Barataria community responded warmly to the first TT Pro League affair at the Barataria Recreation Ground. But it was a baby step, in more ways than one, as …