Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams has allegedly asked the local football board to approve a new contract for Soca Warriors head coach Dennis Lawrence. Lawrence, who took up the National Senior Team post in January 2017, will be out of contract on 31 January 2019; and, …
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Crowne: Archie, the Privy Council, the Law Association and the way forward…
“On 11 December, a Special General Meeting has been convened to […] ‘consider the report of the Committee established to look into the allegations made against the Honourable Chief Justice and to direct Council as to the next steps, if any, which should be taken’—including a possible referral to the …
Read More »“It was heart-breaking!” Maylee opens up about Morace, Shabazz, DJW and T&T’s disastrous W/Cup campaign
In 2018, two Caribbean teams qualified for FIFA World Cup tournaments for the first time. Neither were Trinidad and Tobago. Haiti booked their place for the France 2018 Women’s Under-20 World Cup—after finishing third at the Concacaf tournament hosted right here in Couva—while Jamaica qualified for the senior 2019 World …
Read More »King heads to Canada pro league; TTSL champion coach reunites with Hart at Wanderers
Former Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team head coach Derek King will join the Canada Premier League next season, after he was unveiled as the assistant coach at HFX Wanderers today. The FC Santa Rosa head coach’s move to North America was masterminded by Wanderers general manager and head coach …
Read More »Crowne: Suspension Unfair; airport official did his job with Moses and Robinson-Regis
“To paraphrase a former politician, once Minister [Dennis Moses] was opposed, he became a ‘raging bull’. It was shocking behaviour. “It was also inconsistent with how we would expect a Minister to act—let alone a Minister with such an international portfolio where diplomacy and tact are key. The Honourable Minister’s …
Read More »“Make peace with the Divine!” Revisiting Gordon Pierre’s attack on me at the Intercol final
Alexcia Ali had not long put Pleasantville Secondary ahead in their Girls National Intercol final battle with Signal Hill Secondary at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva yesterday, when I was pushed in the back of the head by Gordon Pierre. Pierre is a Tranquillity Government Secondary school teacher and …
Read More »M’vt Caledonia suspend Pierre, pending investigation, after altercation with Wired868 journalist
“We condemn Mr Pierre’s participation in this altercation in the strongest possible terms. In light of this unfortunate incident Morvant Caledonia United has asked Mr Gordon Pierre to step down from representing the club pending an investigation into the matter.” The following is a press release from the Morvant Caledonia United …
Read More »Intercol 18: ‘Naps’ and ‘P-ville’ rule as Levi and Alexcia bring SSFL season to exciting climax
Naparima College and Pleasantville Secondary each capped off historic unbeaten 2018 seasons after claiming the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) National Boys and Girls Intercol titles respectively at the expense of San Juan North Secondary and Signal Hill Secondary at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva yesterday. While Pleasantville romped …
Read More »Ex-World Youth Cup goalie, McComie, passes away, after being diagnosed with brain tumour
Former Trinidad and Tobago World Youth Cup goalkeeper and Joe Public coach Michael McComie passed away this evening at the Mt Hope Medical Centre, barely 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. McComie was 46 years old. According to sources, McComie complained of a severe headache yesterday and …
Read More »Soca Warriors coach, Lawrence, named as favourite for vacant managerial job at lowly Wrexham
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence has emerged as favourite for the vacant managerial post at England National League club, Wrexham AFC. Former Wrexham manager Sam Ricketts left the club yesterday to take up a position at League One outfit, Shrewsbury Town, while the “Dragons” appointed …
Read More »‘If your foot fails you, have something to fall back on!’ One on one with P-ville’s Jasandra Joseph
“I always tell players who are going to school as well to keep focus and always try to balance both football and your academics; both things go hand in hand. I always tell them if your foot fails you, you would have something to fall back on, meaning academics.” Pleasantville …
Read More »Intercol 18: Naparima: “We are ready!”; San Juan: “We are retaking ‘our title’!”
There should be no inferiority complex on show tomorrow as Naparima College, the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division’s most consistent team, and San Juan North Secondary, the SSFL’s best knock out outfit, meet from 5:15pm in the National Intercol final at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The …
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