“Words can’t explain (what this knock out trophy means to us),” Guaya United captain and co-coach Ryan Stewart told Wired868. “We were here last year, we know what it felt like to lose and we had no intention of repeating it. Absolutely no intention!” Not for the first time, Guaya …
Read More »Warriors face Haiti in 2016 Copa America showdown outside FIFA window
Trinidad and Tobago will return to the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on 8 January 2016 for a decisive 2016 Copa America Centenario play off clash with regional neighbours, Haiti. The winner will advance automatically to the special centennial South American championship, which will be staged in the United …
Read More »FIFA reject Nakhid candidacy; ex-T&T star claims “political sabotage”
Former Trinidad and Tobago national football team captain David Nakhid’s attempt to challenge for the FIFA presidency appeared to have ended today in controversial fashion, as his candidacy was invalidated by a spoilt nomination from the US Virgin Islands (USVI). A FIFA spokesman confirmed that Nakhid’s nomination was declared invalid. …
Read More »Wired868 introduces the TTFA’s five presidential aspirants
Five persons have declared their candidacy for the post of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president, although it might not be until November 19 that the football fraternity and the hopefuls know who they are for sure. W Connection president David John-Williams, Veteran Footballers Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »TTFA official questions validity of Tim Kee sacking; Phillips promises “dignified exit”
Did Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee have the authority to sack his general secretary, Sheldon Phillips? Tim Kee fired Phillips this afternoon and communicated his decision to the public, via a press release. According to Tim Kee, Phillips was axed for his: “failure to adhere …
Read More »Tim Kee sacks Sheldon; TTFA general secretary pays price for Guardian gaffe
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee has sacked his general secretary, Sheldon Phillips, just six weeks before the TTFA presidential elections. Tim Kee confirmed Phillips’ termination today, via press release, for: “failure to adhere to directives regarding the operational activities of the FA.” The TTFA president, …
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 »TTFA VPs do not support Tim Kee; Guardian apologises for misleading article
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee’s re-election campaign got off to an embarrassing start this weekend, as, within hours of his announcement, all three TTFA vice-presidents declared that they do not support his candidacy. The furious responses from vice-presidents Lennox Watson, Rudi Thomas and Krishendath Kuarsingh …
Read More »NSL: FC Santa Rosa serve plate of revenge to Levi-less Marabella
“Marabella is a good team,” said FC Santa Rosa coach Keith Look Loy. “They have good ball players and even a player with (Under-20) World Cup experience. They humiliated us 6-2 in the first game of the season, so we needed a win to get close to them and move …
Read More »Warriors settle for tepid tie against Nicaragua; Hart pleased with late showing
In the build-up to last night’s international friendly, Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart challenged his players to assert themselves at home and set a standard for football visitors at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. But, in the end, it was the stretcher bearers who saw the most …
Read More »Welcome to Port-of-Pain: Warriors aim to dominate Nicaragua
The “Soca Warriors” are preparing a hot welcome for the Nicaragua football team from 7 pm tomorrow (Tuesday October 13) at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, as coach Stephen Hart challenged his players to assert themselves. Last Thursday, the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team managed their first win in Panama …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar for Oct 13-18
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday October 13 (International friendly) Trinidad and Tobago v Nicaragua, 7 pm, Hasely Crawford Stadium; Wednesday October 14 (SSFL Premiership Division) Fatima College v Naparima College, 3.45 pm, Fatima; Presentation San F’do v …
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