“It is time we remove ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and have some confidence in our own strengths and talents. We need to ask whether we are getting the best technical advice and to let the population know what is the vision for our football.” The following Letter to …
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“An effective full-time secretariat headed by the League Secretary will be essential to the work of the fledgling [Trinidad and Tobago Super League].” The following request for applications for the position of Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) secretary was submitted to Wired868 as a Letter to the Editor by …
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“I can’t see why Tom [Saintfiet] is saying I am not interested and I don’t want to play for my country. I don’t know why he is trying to turn things on me.” The following Letter to the Editor was submitted to Wired868 by Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team …
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The following Letter to the Editor on the emotive response to the murder of Shannon Banfield was submitted to Wired868 by Kenna Clarke: “Bring back the noose!” is the sentiment expressed by many following the murder of Shannon Banfield. Her tragic death shook us to our core. If a young and innocent …
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New Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Tom Saintfiet talks to the media at his unveiling at the Marriott Hotel on Wednesday 7 December 2016: More from Wired868 Dear Editor: A full stadium in a half-broken country; what T&T game meant to poor families “[…] Far less visible [than …
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Former Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana National Senior Team head coach Jamaal Shabazz was appointed as Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) head coordinator of technical programs at the local football body’s board of directors meeting on Monday 5 December. Shabazz, who campaigned alongside current football president David John-Williams for last …
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“I did not want to have to take a loan from the bank but, the way things are going now, I have no choice but to do so and I have already approached a bank. “I’m going into my final semester next year, so I need all my money which …
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“Mr [Stephen] Hart, according to reports, is owed over TT$3,000,000 by the TTFA to cover the life of his contract. To bring in another coach, you will be paying Mr Hart and the new coach for the same period. “The national community and the TTFA Executive know fully well that …
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“To date there are approximately 250 individuals whose three year contracts have come to an end and are now on monthly contracts. In fact this has been the situation for the last year and a half and relates to technical officers in various departments such as IT, Text books, Research, …
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“What the view expressed by the talk show host reflects is the right-wing approach that says we must: “lock up dey ar** and throw away de key.” And upon eventual release what have we created? “Those who imagine that these young men and women at the corresponding facility are ‘wotless’, …
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The Attin-Johnson Initiative (AJI) is pleased to host its second annual installment of our 3v3 Children’s Football Tournament on Saturday 26 November 2016 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium Training Field. There will be six age groups for both boys and girls. The boys category will have Under-8, Under-10, Under-12 and …
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“[…] At no point did Dr [Terence] Babwah or [Dave] Isaac tell me they didn’t think I was fit to play the game [against Honduras]. “Here’s what happened…” Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams gives his account of the lead up to his concussion against Honduras in …
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