It will be 2015 Couva Clásico II in next Friday’s First Citizens Cup final at the Ato Boldon Stadium. Last night at the same venue Bankers Central FC and Direc TV W Connection thumped their semi-final opponents to earn their shot at the rich payday. Connection outplayed and dominated a …
Read More »Jan-Michael stars as Central, Caledonia, Connection and Sando advance in KO
Defending champions, Central FC, squeezed into the semifinals of the First Citizens Cup last night via kicks from the penalty mark, after they were held 2-2 by Police FC at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Not for the first time, Central captain and Trinidad and Tobago custodian …
Read More »Central savours alternate Galaxy outing; fans flock to Champions League affair
Central FC enjoyed a post-World Cup 2006 record attendance for a Pro League club last night as the “Couva Sharks” completed their maiden CONCACAF Champions League adventure with a 1-1 draw against United States MLS team, LA Galaxy, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. There were easily …
Read More »One on one with Jan-Michael Williams: Warrior goalie’s plan for greatness
We need to qualify for the World Cup. As a country I think it will do so much good for us after having qualified before and then being put in a place of discomfort in the situation with Mr Jack Warner and the TTFA. For us to qualify now, it …
Read More »Jan-Michael stars as Central FC edges Comunicaciones in Champions League
Central FC found a silver lining amidst the dark clouds yesterday as the “Couva Sharks” tasted their first success at CONCACAF Champions League level with a 1-0 win over Guatemalan outfit, Comunicaciones, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. For the first 45 minutes, Central looked in danger …
Read More »Central edged by Comunicaciones; on brink of Champions League elimination
Central FC gave an improved showing in Guatemala last night but it was not enough for the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League club’s first point of the CONCACAF Champions League. The “Couva Sharks” succumbed to their second successive defeat, albeit by a single goal to Comunicaciones, while they finished the …
Read More »Hart exam: T&T coach talks philosophy, squad selection and the 2018 W/Cup
“I think football is about creating a balance,” Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart told Wired868. “The first thing you need to know is how you are going to recover the ball. If you cannot recover the ball, then you are in trouble. “And when you …
Read More »LA Galaxy reserves down Central FC; Giovani scores on debut
LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena felt he did not need star players Steven Gerrard or Robbie Keane to handle Trinidad and Tobago Pro League outfit, Central FC. And he was right. So, with Gerrard looking on from the stands, a largely second-string Galaxy outfit romped to a 5-1 win over …
Read More »No change for Warrior squad; Hart reveals highs and lows of G/Cup campaign
“Soca Warriors” coach Stephen Hart has opted not to replace injured goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams as the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team heads into the knockout phase of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States. The Warriors face Panama from 4.30 pm on Sunday July 19 and all …
Read More »Warriors aim to keep momentum against Mexico; Jan ruled out
The “Soca Warriors” will aim to maintain their momentum tomorrow night when they face Mexico in their final CONCACAF 2015 Gold Cup group fixture from 8.30 pm at the 74,000-seater Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Trinidad and Tobago, who won their earlier outings against Guatemala on Cuba, have already …
Read More »Bitch better have my money! Warriors respond to Sancho/Tim Kee impasse
The “Soca Warriors”, who just booked their place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals for just the third time in the country’s history, are not bumping their heads to Maximus Dan’s “I am a Fighter” these days. R&B star Rihanna’s “Bitch better have my money” is said to be the …
Read More »Warriors smoke Cubans; T&T into knockout round with game to spare
The Trinidad and Tobago Senior National Team shrugged off another potential minefield this evening to ease past Cuba 2-0 in 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup action at the University Phoenix Stadium in Phoenix. A stinging press release by Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee and general secretary …
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