Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Derek King named seven teenagers in his 23-man squad to travel to Bolivia this weekend, including Naparima College schoolboy Jaydon Caprietta and National Under-20 Team captain Derrel Garcia. Garcia is, at least in theory, a fifth form student at St …
Read More »King includes 15-year-old ‘Naps’ student, Adasa, in first T&T training squad
The Jones brothers—Alvin and Joevin—and Naparima College schoolboys Adasa Richardson and Jaydon Caprietta were among 24 players involved in coach Derek King’s first training session today, in his second stint as Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach. The Soca Warriors are preparing to face Bolivia away …
Read More »TTFA confirms King appointment; Yorke’s assistant gets second stint as interim boss
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has officially confirmed Derek King’s second appointment as interim Men’s National Senior Team head coach for the upcoming match window. King will spearhead the technical staff for a practice game away to Bolivia on 15 March as well as for the Fifa Series …
Read More »Kieron: ‘I’ve not been able to reach Yorke’; inside the Yorke-TTFA axis—and what next
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards has denied that Soca Warriors head coach Dwight Yorke and his support staff were already replaced early by the local football body, despite a report today in the Sunshine newspaper. Edwards also denied that Yorke is owed US$150,000, which comprises five …
Read More »‘I’ve no interest in critics!’ Yorke defends job and vows to make T&T 10 times better—Wired868 examines coach’s tenure
“In the 12 months that we have been together, if anyone said we would be in this position—unbeaten at home—despite the draws, you would have said I don’t think that would happen,” said Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke. “There are lots of positives in …
Read More »Gilbert, Joevin and James star as Warriors down Cuba to stave off CNL relegation
Trinidad and Tobago have retained their spot in the Concacaf Nations League A for a second successive term, after the Soca Warriors downed Cuba 3-1 in their final group match at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet tonight. Attacking midfielders Dantaye Gilbert and Joevin Jones got a goal apiece for …
Read More »T&T lose lead twice in 2-2 draw away to Cuba; but can still avoid relegation
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Derek King is still waiting for his first win at the helm, after his outfit settled for a 2-2 draw away to Cuba in Concacaf Nations League A action today. With the current Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) executive …
Read More »King makes seven changes—Molino, Joevin and Bateau in; Reon, Auvray and Muckette out
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team caretaker head coach Derek King has recalled former international standouts Kevin Molino and Joevin Jones among seven changes to the national squad for crucial home-and-away outings against Cuba in the 2024-25 Concacaf Nations League. At present, the Warriors are bottom of a six-nation …
Read More »Najjar: Trust your instincts, Derek—you’re the best person for the job
When Austin ‘Jack’ Warner speaks about football administration issues and nuances, especially as it relates to Trinidad and Tobago, my advice is to listen. Jack began with: “Trinidad and Tobago [are] basically grasping at straws where qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is concerned.” I understand the difficulty for …
Read More »Soca Warriors held goalless by French Guiana in low voltage CNL affair at Bacolet
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team caretaker coach Derek King closed his first match window at the helm without a win, as the Soca Warriors were held goalless by French Guiana tonight in Concacaf Nations League A action at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet. The result did little …
Read More »“Fit, focused and ready to perform!” King names first 23-man T&T squad—Levi unavailable
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team caretaker coach Derek King declared confidence in his first selection as the Soca Warriors prepare to travel to Honduras for Concacaf Nations League A action on Friday 6 September. The Warriors play twice in this match window, as the two-island republic will host …
Read More »TTFA appoints King as caretaker coach; ex-assistant will lead Warriors into Nations League
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has appointed Derek King as “caretaker coach” of the Men’s National Senior Team. King, 44, replaces his former boss, Angus Eve, and will have the responsibility of leading the Soca Warriors at the start of their 2024-25 Concacaf Nations League journey. Trinidad and …
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