On Friday, Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams sat down with TV6 Morning Edition host Fazeer Mohammed to discuss the state of football in the twin island republic. “I am not here to defend a coach, I am not here to defend an association,” said John-Williams, “I …
Read More »‘Naps’ retreat in Digicel SportsMax row in face of SSFL action, Benedict’s also anger sponsors
Naparima College have vowed to respect the Secondary School Football League’s (SSFL) stance on shirt sponsorship in a bid to stave off severe disciplinary sanction from the governing body. Naparima, the defending champions and winners of three of the Premier Division’s five seasons, rejected the SSFL’s new Joma uniform and …
Read More »T&T held 2-2 by Martinique after blowing two-goal lead; Lawrence now 11 matches without win
Football is a game played with 22 players on the field for 90 minutes and, in the end, Trinidad and Tobago do not win. Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence stretched his winless run in charge to 11 matches tonight as the Soca Warriors failed to …
Read More »Warriors return to POS after two-year absence, Lawrence seeks to end 10-game winless streak
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team return to Port of Spain tonight for a crucial 2019 Concacaf Nations League outing against Martinique from 9pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. At stake is a place at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup and the Concacaf Hex for the Qatar 2022 World …
Read More »TTFA’s T-League ‘tweaks’: More $$ for Pro League, less for TTSL and performance incentives ‘absorbed’
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) is set to significantly alter a deal hammered out by UEFA and Concacaf advisors, after discussion with local stakeholders, for a unified domestic elite league in a controversial move that would change the face of the local game. In a media statement yesterday, …
Read More »Proof of payment to players? Check! Pro League clubs pass SporTT vetting process
Maybe TT Pro League clubs are well-run, financially-responsible organisations after all. Despite a stream of horror stories from current and past players and administrators about poor financial practice by top flight local football clubs, Wired868 understands the Pro League’s eight franchises eligible for government subventions have all submitted relevant financial …
Read More »Creighton doubles up but Rangers lack fizz in 4-1 win over Prisons, as Caledonia clash looms
Terminix La Horquetta Rangers coach Dave ‘Hoghead’ Quamina, for once, was not readily available for an interview after Wednesday night’s 4-1 win over Prison Service FC in their Ascension Invitational Tournament fixture at Phase Two in La Horquetta. Quamina was not the only person missing in action. Rangers’ 20-man outfit …
Read More »TTFA Committee blanks Ascension extension, votes to wait for gov’t Pro League subvention instead
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association’s National Football Committee, charged with restarting domestic football, has ruled that the privately-funded Ascension Invitational Tournament be denied an extension while clubs wait on taxpayers’ money to start the 2019 Pro League season instead. The Committee also endorsed the Pro League’s invitation for Trinidad …
Read More »Lawrence makes 10 changes from Gold Cup squad; Carr, Telfer, Joseph and Perry among call-ups
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence took a broom to his squad today with 10 changes to his 2019 Gold Cup outfit, as they prepare to kick off their Concacaf Nations League campaign with fixtures against Martinique on September 6 (away) and 9 (Couva). Lawrence’s …
Read More »Downer: John-Williams is violating constitution by failure to call AGM and TTFA election date
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams and general secretary Camara David have again drawn criticism over their supposed disregard for the local football body’s constitution, as stakeholders look forward to the 2019 elections. Veteran administrator Osmond Downer, who is the Trinidad and Tobago Football Referees Association (TTFRA) …
Read More »DJW promises plan to fix local football in seven days; dissolves Gillette-led Commission
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has taken it upon itself to rescue the immediate future of the domestic game, after a vote at a board meeting this afternoon at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The defunct League Commission, chaired by businessman Lindsay Gillette and guided by a …
Read More »Creighton scores hattrick in fresh Rangers rout, as Guaya exposed 7-0 in La Horquetta
Terminix La Horquetta Rangers attacker Tyrone Charles finished last night with a swollen jaw and blurred vision. But imagine how the Guaya United goalkeepers felt. Another outing, another Rangers rout. The star-studded La Horquetta-based team continued their habit of being insensitive hosts as they thumped Guaya United 7-0 in Ascension …
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