Phase Two in La Horquetta will be at the epicentre of domestic football this Saturday as Terminix La Horquetta Rangers belatedly make their debut in the 2019 Ascension Invitational Tournament at their new headquarters, which has undergone a TT$5.3 million renovation. Rangers, who have undergone a makeover themselves with the …
Read More »Play Ascension: ‘Easy’ as Sunday evening, Defence Force hail comfortable win over QPCC
Defence Force held another football pitch under siege in Division One of the Ascension Invitational League, emerging 5-1 victors over a hapless QPCC at St Mary’s College grounds on Sunday. “Today was easy,” Hutson ‘Barber’ Charles, Defence Force assistant coach, chuckled after the match. “I don’t think QPCC offered us …
Read More »Prisons fail to hold Jorsling, as Defence Force coast to 3-0 win
There was no doubting the superiority of Defence Force FC yesterday evening at the Larry Gomes Stadium, as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Prison Service FC in their Ascension Invitational Tournament second day fixture. It was a comprehensive victory by any standard, ‘chrome’ to the EA Sports FIFA …
Read More »Play Ascension (Video): ‘Army’ and Guaya shine in Round One review
The force is still with Devorn Jorsling, as Defence Force hold off plucky Cunupia Predators; while Guaya’s Green Army surprise Police FC at Guayaguayare. Wired868 reviews the action in the Ascension Invitational Tournament with analyst Terry Fenwick in our half hour show, Play Ascension! More from Wired868 Defiant NAAATT Junior …
Read More »Downer: John-Williams is unconstitutionally subverting the TTFA’s Board of Directors
“Colleagues, the Emergency Committee is NOT a standing Committee in the Constitution. It is only enacted when a real emergency situation arises which must be immediately decided upon. “Colleagues, what has happened here is, at least, a grave mistake, or at worst an attempt to unconstitutionally subvert the relevance and …
Read More »Ex-Defence Force star, Russell Jr, freed of murder charge, after 25 months in jail
Twenty five year old Ross Russell Jr, a former Defence Force football stand-out, was freed today, after two years in jail awaiting trial for the murder of former Diego Martin resident Selwyn Gaff. Russell Jr, who maintained his innocence and offered an alibi which suggested he could not have been …
Read More »Pro League: ‘Lobo’ and Jomal star as Connection hit Central for six; Stars hold ‘Army’
W Connection established their credentials as 2018 Pro League title contenders yesterday evening, with an emphatic 6-1 win over Couva rivals, Central FC, at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. That result, coupled with a surprise draw between Defence Force and North East Stars, saw the “Savonetta Boys” leapfrog the …
Read More »“Ball Pest” and Phillip star, as Central wrestle FCB Cup from Army; Stern wants help for unpaid players
Central FC have flown sky high and hit rock bottom during their six year existence. And last night, in arguably their darkest financial hour, the “Couva Sharks” were still able to see some light, as they defeated Defence Force 4-2 on penalty kicks to clinch the First Citizens Cup, after …
Read More »“Common sense prevailed!” TTFA keeps non-compliant clubs, expels players and coaches associations
Near a dozen football clubs were able to breathe a sigh of relief yesterday evening, as Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) members voted to extend deadlines for compliance—in a move that is expected to see them all retain their status within the local football body. At the TTFA’s AGM …
Read More »Chasing Greatness868 (Video): Hyland shares secret to his success and why the T&T shirt means so much
What is the pathway to greatness in Trinidad and Tobago? In the second of a two part interview, Soca Warriors football star Khaleem Hyland shares his secret sauce, the importance of that red, white and black kit and finding motivation from his murdered brother, Kwesi: More from Wired868 TV6ME: Michael …
Read More »Ex-Defence Force star Josimar Belgrave one of two soldiers charged in $1.4m fraud case
Ex-Defence Force star Josimar Belgrave is one of two former soldiers who were charged with a combined 162 fraud and corruption matters in the Port-of-Spain Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Belgrave, a private, and Jason Richards, a lance corporal, were accused of stealing TT$1.4 million from the State by fraudulent means between …
Read More »From paramedic to pro: Jamille Boatswain signs two-year deal with C/Rica’s Alajuelense
Trinidad and Tobago international striker Jamille “Balo” Boatswain has agreed a two-year deal with Costa Rica top flight club, LD Alajuelense, and hopes to fly to San José on Monday night to meet his new teammates for the first time. The only remaining obstacle is for Boatswain’s last Pro League club, Defence Force, to …
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