Hyron Best, a former St Augustine Secondary goalkeeper, was still an active player when he attended his first coaching course in Brazil in 1986, after his hometown club, then named Caledonia AIA, helped raise funds for the trip. More than three decades later, he has since taken on the name, …
Read More »Pro League All-Stars: Russell picks ‘Ratty’, Jorsling, Guerra, ‘Boyo’ and an un-passable Rivers
If Angus Eve and Terry Fenwick, our first two Pro League luminaries, are household names, our third local coach, Ross Russell, is more understated but also quite successful. Once described by World Cup 2006 hero Shaka Hislop as the most gifted Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper he has ever seen, Russell—the …
Read More »FCB Cup 19: Slow and steady wins race; Police thump Rangers to lift first national title in 25 years
After 25 long, hard years of waiting for a top flight national title, Police FC achieved that feat in emphatic style last night as they thumped the fancied Terminix La Horquetta Rangers (LHR) by a 4-1 margin to snatch the TT$75,000 First Citizens Cup prize. The last time Police FC …
Read More »‘Showtime’ strikes but clinical Corbin inspires Rangers to 4-1 thumping of Cunupia
The star-studded Terminix La Horquetta Rangers (LHR) team flexed their muscles again last night, as they thumped Cunupia FC 4-1 in their Ascension Invitational Tournament encounter at the Phase 2 La Horquetta Recreation Ground. After following up on their opening 10-2 win against Matura ReUnited with a goalless draw against …
Read More »Enill grabs spotlight as Defence Force and Rangers play to goalless draw in La Horquetta
The much anticipated Ascension Invitational Tournament encounter between pre-tournament favourites Defence Force and Terminix La Horquetta Rangers (LHR) ended in somewhat anticlimactic fashion last night, with the teams playing to a goalless stalemate at the Phase Two La Horquetta Recreation Ground. Last night’s tussle was a stark contrast to LHR’s …
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 »Streete joins TTSL newcomers, RSSR, as coach; Matura unveil three-year ambitions
Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) rookies RSSR will not be short of tactical know-how on their bench this season, after the North Zone champions snagged veteran Pro League coach Anthony “Prowler” Streete for their 2019 season. Streete, a former St Ann’s Rangers and Club Sando head coach, will lead …
Read More »Samuel shines as Stars savour third straight penalties win; Jorsling tricks Caledonia
The Defence Force and Ma Pau Stars football clubs will contest the first meaningful trophy of the 2016/17 Pro League season after booking their places in the First Citizens Cup final in contrasting style yesterday evening at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. For Defence Force and, in particular, Devorn …
Read More »Plaza breaks 14 match drought; but China win 4-2 to end woeful Warriors tour
Willis Plaza ended a barren run for Trinidad and Tobago that stretched for 14 games and 33 months—his last goal came against the United Arab Emirates on 5 September 2013—while Glenroy Samuel gave a glimpse of his potential with some fine second half saves, after replacing goalkeeper Adrian Foncette at …
Read More »Alvin Jones replaces Hoyte: Six Connection players in Warriors squad
A late call-up for versatile 21-year-old defender Alvin Jones, who replaces England-based right back Justin Hoyte, created a remarkable distinction for the W Connection football in the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team. Every single player with a Trinidad and Tobago passport in the Connection starting team, barring veteran 34-year-old …
Read More »Hart selects 14 Pro League players to face Uruguay and Peru; more Bostock delays
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart will carry a depleted squad including 14 Pro League players to South America later this month when the “Soca Warriors” will battle Uruguay—who are ranked ninth in the world by FIFA—and Peru. The Warriors, who are ranked 53rd by FIFA, face …
Read More »Back to back! Central crush Stars to retain Pro League crown on Mother’s Day
Bankers Insurance Central FC will hang on to the Pro League crown for another season, as the “Couva Sharks” secured their second successive domestic league title today after crushing Japs North East Stars 4-0 at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella. Dreadlocked attacker Jason Marcano scored twice and Jamal Jack …
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