The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) did not follow the ideal procedure in hiring Brian Williams as the National Under-20 Team coach, according to TTFA technical committee chairman, Dexter Skeene. Williams, who last coached a national youth team in 2006, was unveiled yesterday as the TTFA’s second coaching appointment …
Read More »Brian Williams named T&T U-20 coach; W Connection U-16 coach gets the nod
Former “Strike Squad” defender and United Petrotrin coach Brian Williams is the new head coach for the Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team. But, not for the first time, Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams might have to field questions regarding a possible conflict of interest, as Williams is the …
Read More »Quintero has operation; Connection vow to welcome back striker after lengthy impasse
DIRECTV W Connection forward and former Trinidad and Tobago national youth team player Dwight Quintero finally underwent surgery on his right ankle yesterday, after a near two-month stand off between the player, his relatives and attorney and a Connection contingent that included Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president and …
Read More »Nathan strikes again but Jabloteh held by Rangers; Army climb to second
Twenty-five year old winger Nathan Lewis maintained his remarkable hot streak yesterday with a goal in his fifth successive Pro League outing for San Juan Jabloteh. But, this time, it was not enough for the “San Juan Kings” as they were held 1-1 by table proppers St Ann’s Rangers at …
Read More »April Fools: Police and Stars upset Central and Connection, as Pro League resumes
A flawless performance by Police FC custodian Adrian Foncette and clinical finishing by Japs North East Stars striker Gorean “Ratty” Highley left Pro League defending champions Bankers Insurance Central FC and second placed DIRECTV W Connection with red faces on April 1 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. On …
Read More »T&T Stickwomen must shake off Major pain, as U-21 Pan Am tourney gets going in Tacarigua
International hockey returned to Trinidad and Tobago yesterday after a five year hiatus, as the Women’s 2016 Junior Pan American Championship flicked off at the National Hockey Centre in Tacarigua. It was a mixed day for local hockey enthusiasts though, as United States attacker Gabrielle Major grabbed a hattrick in a …
Read More »Should the WICB be applauded for our T20 success? Of course not; and here’s why
Are the West Indies cricket team fighting to be crowned as the world’s best Twenty20 outfit because of the mechanisms of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)? Or should that be despite the mechanisms of the WICB? No matter who triumphs when the West Indies cricketers clash with England at the …
Read More »T&T hit St Vincent for six; Soca Warriors put on dancing shoes in POS
The “Soca Warriors” put on their dancing shoes tonight with their most comprehensive victory under head coach Stephen Hart, as they brushed aside St Vincent and the Grenadines 6-0 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. The result kept Trinidad and Tobago atop of Group C, as they …
Read More »Griffith: Warriors supporters will flow to their seats for WCQ against St Vincent
Former National Security Minister Gary Griffith, who was hired by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) as a security consultant, has promised football fans that the trip to their seats to watch the “Soca Warriors” tackle St Vincent and the Grenadines at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on Tuesday March …
Read More »Hart feelings: Key to mentally stronger Warriors and why Caribbean football is better than ever
“We have a tendency that when the real game stress is on us, we make mistakes and let teams into the game,” Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart told Wired868. “So what we have to strive for is to be more consistent and determined. So that, when …
Read More »Wreckers operate at stadium for T&T WCQ; Griffith acts as TTFA security consultant
Patrons at Trinidad and Tobago’s Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against St Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday March 29 will follow parking guidelines or face the consequences. Wired868 was reliably informed, by a football insider, that a wrecker will be in operation both inside and outside the Hasely Crawford …
Read More »I can’t accept this performance! Hart glad for win but unhappy with Warriors’ show
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart credited his players for clawing back a 3-2 win over St Vincent and the Grenadines yesterday, in a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier at Arnos Vale. However, he slammed his “Soca Warriors” for an unacceptable performance, although they sit atop Group …
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