“I also fully recognise that a lot of our problems have been a long time in the making. The dictatorial approach that got us in the problem in the first place is not what will get us out of it…” In the following Letter to the Editor, former Trinidad and …
Read More »‘It’s part-time footballers vs professionals!’ Lawrence talks Gold Cup, Pro League… and Peltier
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence pointed to the issues plaguing the Pro League as one possible cause for the Soca Warriors’ woeful form during his tenure. Lawrence, whose team finished bottom of Group D at the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup between the United States, …
Read More »Who was T&T’s best and worst coach in this millennium? Wired868 uses stats to answer
“At the end of the day, [Dennis Lawrence] does not have to put the ball behind the net and neither do I,” Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams told the Trinidad Guardian. “[Lawrence] is a professional and well-trained coach, who […] has coached at the highest level …
Read More »Lawrence: Guyana draw was unfair, we should have settled game in first half
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence said the final scoreline yesterday was unfair to the Soca Warriors, despite having to come from behind to hold Guyana 1-1 in their final 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup fixture. Both teams knew they had no chance of advancing to …
Read More »Molino strikes as T&T tie Guyana; DJW absolves himself and Lawrence of blame
Attacking midfielder Kevin Molino ended Trinidad and Tobago’s seven-match goal drought tonight but it was not enough to get a win as the Soca Warriors settled for a 1-1 draw with Guyana at the Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas. Head coach Dennis Lawrence has now overseen eight successive games without …
Read More »“Trinbago football is in disarray!” DJW mum as petition for his removal nears 1,500 signatures
Does Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams feel in any way responsible for the Concacaf Gold Cup performances of the Men’s National Senior Team—his self-titled ‘flagship’ team—or any other national outfit for that matter? John-Williams did not respond to questions from Wired868 on the matter and, to …
Read More »Molino: We will learn and move on; Warriors hope to rebound with Guyana win
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team will have a final chance to pick up a result at the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup tomorrow when they close off their Group D assignments against Guyana at the Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas from 5.30 pm (6.30pm TT Time). Both teams …
Read More »Gally: Soca Warriors lack identity, I don’t understand what football they’re playing
“The team lacks structure [and] organisation as some players do not seem to understand their roles and responsibilities. The team also lacks an identity because I don’t understand what kind of football they are playing…” The following Letter to the Editor on the state of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s …
Read More »Board members want urgent meeting after USA humiliation, over 500 fans call for DJW to resign
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Board members Keith Look Loy and Susan Joseph-Warrick are urging president David John-Williams to call an urgent Board meeting to discuss the Men’s National Senior Team, in the wake of their 6-0 loss to the United States last night—which is a record defeat for …
Read More »USA post-mortem: Phillip: ‘An absolute embarrassment’; Lawrence: ‘We were fine for 65 minutes’
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence criticised his players’ lack of focus in their 6-0 loss to the United States last night and promised changes for their final Group D match against Guyana on Wednesday. Lawrence, who is in his first job as a head …
Read More »Six more than enough, USA rest 6-0 whopping on T&T to dump Warriors from Gold Cup
It is safe to say that USA’s burgeoning reputation as inhospitable hosts to guests from the so-called ‘developing world’ was only enhanced tonight. The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team were not merely pointed towards the Concacaf Gold Cup exit, they were tossed through the door headfirst. The final …
Read More »Pulisic: I want revenge! Warriors prepare for USA backlash in Gold Cup
On the last occasion that Trinidad and Tobago and United States met on the football field, the tiny twin island republic denied the North American powerhouse the chance of representing Concacaf at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Two years on, the United States have the chance to return the favour—albeit …
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